The southernmost country in North America bordering USA to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the south. Mexico has both a Pacific and Caribbean coast and the major language spoken is Spanish.
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Reef-safe sunscreen for snorkeling in Mexico?
We will be taking a cruise to Cozumel soon, and plan to do some snorkeling. I've seen several sites mention that the Mexican government requires "reef-safe" biodegradable sunscreen to snorkel their ...
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Can I change planes at JFK without a visa? [duplicate]
I'm traveling from Germany to Cancun, Mexico. I change planes at JFK from Air Berlin to American Airlines. I have a Mexican passport. I do not have a visa for travel to the USA. I do not have a credit ...
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Walking through Northern Mexico safest route [closed]
I realize walking through northern Mexico has its issues and most of those issues can't be avoided. I am just looking for the "safest" route by foot in the southern gulf states. Now keep in mind the ...
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What do I need if I want to travel from USA to Mexico with a rental car?
During the summer, I plan to rent a car in Calfornia, USA and do some roadtripping in the south-western part of the USA. I would also like a day trip to Mexico. Can I just drive through the border or ...
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Perfect beach in Central America / Mexico?
I've been to Tamarindo in Costa Rica, Caye Caulker, Belize and several places in Mexico. Of all the beaches I've been to in Central America, Tulum, Mexico offers the ideal combination of pleasant ...
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Getting from Mexico City airport to downtown easily and safely
I'm wondering about an easy and reasonably safe way to get from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to downtown.
If good public transport is available, I usually prefer that. And as I noticed ...
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General security concerns about Cancun, Mexico
I am planning to go on vacation with my girlfriend (We are both in our early twenties) in a 5 star hotel in Cancun, Mexico.
My concerns:
I've seen a documentary where a young guy got drugged in ...
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What is the best way (price wise) to travel from Japan to Mexico and Venezuela, then come back?
What I want to do is go to those two countries for a week each. Basically the order doesn't matter much for me. But I must depart from Japan and come back.
I was wondering if there was someone ...
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Independent excursions on Panama Canal cruise
I'll be taking a Panama Canal cruise with family with stops at:
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Huatulco, Mexico
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Fuerte Amador, Panama
Cartagena, Colombia
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Can I leave my U.S. car in Mexico on an FM3 visa?
As a U.S. citizen in Mexico on an FM3 visa, can I leave my car in Mexico when I travel to other countries as long as my visa is still current, or must my car follow me when I leave the country?
If it ...
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Visiting Canada from Italy with a trip to Mexico
Note that this is likely a novice question. A couple is visiting Canada from Italy, presumably on a single-entry Visa obtained upon arrival in Canada. In between their arrival and final departure from ...
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Is it safe to drive the Baja Peninsula?
I want to drive from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas but I've heard of people being pulled over by corrupt cops and being hassled by people on the peninsula. I speak fluent Spanish and I'm pretty street ...
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Hurricane season in Mexico
September is in the hurricane season. But are there parts of Mexico that are pretty much hurricane free and have sunny weather (I want to spend the days on the beach) during that month?
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How to travel safely in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico?
What is the better way to travel safely in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico?
Is it better to rent a car, take the bus or take taxis?
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Where can I rent a mountain bike in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?
I'm traveling to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico soon and I'd like to do some mountain biking while I'm there. I've heard the country side is quite beautiful there. I would like to avoid being alone so if ...
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Cruising from NYC to Cancun
This june I'm planning to travel from NYC to Cancun, not a big deal, I guess, but I just wonder - is there any way to travel this very route by boat?
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Mexican visa with Philippine passport + UK Residence card + married to Spanish citizen
I would like to know if anybody can advise me how to proceed with this matter. My wife is from the Philippines, and in the future we would like to visit Mexico.
As far as I know I don't need visa as ...
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La Ruta Maya in 3 weeks: reasonable?
Next winter I would like to go to Central or South America. I'm already looking for some possible itineraries for approximately 3 or 4 weeks. I found La Ruta Maya which sounds pretty interesting. Can ...
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What should I look for in a vehicle insurance policy for taking my US vehicle into Mexico?
I have been told that driving my private vehicle from California into Mexico is no big deal EXCEPT that I must have Mexican insurance. I am looking for specific recommendations about what to look for ...
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What are the fake police checkpoints in Mexico looking for?
I'm not entirely sure if this is the right place to ask this, but my reason for asking is travel; and travel safety (as well as sheer curiosity).
Last week I came across a clearly1 fake2 police ...
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Is it safe to take a road trip going through Northern Mexico? What precautions should I take?
To get to southern Mexico from the US you obviously have to drive through the North (or fly). The British Foreign Office advisory makes it sound like the northern regions are a lot more dangerous ...
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Truck rental, Mexico pick-up, U.S. drop-off
So my car recently died here in Mexico, and I need to tow it back to the U.S. to have it worked on. (It's a long story). I'm hoping I might be able to rent a small (u-haul style, would be fine, or ...
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Are there still any “cheap” options for flying from Australia to Mexico without going through the US?
I've travelled to Mexico many times and I'm starting to feel the itch again but I think finding a cheap way there has become more difficult since my last trip 3 years ago.
I have some problems with ...
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Do any Mexican bus lines provide Internet access?
Mexico has quite a variety of inter-city bus lines, ranging from cheap, to "luxury." I've only ever ridden one, for about a 1-hour trip, and I slept most of the way, so I can't say my experience is ...
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Is it possible to tour the facility where Kahlúa is made?
Now I know you can visit plenty of wineries, breweries, and distilleries around the world. But my favourite alcoholic beverage is Kahlúa, a coffee liqueur from Mexico exported around the world.
Does ...
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Can I take multiple cars into Mexico from the U.S.?
I've taken my car into Mexico multiple times from the United States, on a Tourist visa. Is it possible to take more than one car registered to me at the same time (obviously with a second driver)?
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Driving from San Antonio to Copan Ruinas, Honduras
I and some friends are taking our vehicles from the US to Honduras. Once we get to Honduras, we're golden. However, navigating the space between San Antonio and Copan Ruinas is tricky. I need some ...
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Going to Playa de Carmen in a few weeks - What do I need to know?
Specifically, I'm staying at the Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda. Is there anything I need to know when traveling to this area? Any laws that aren't apparent to a traveler? Anything I should do?
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Website resources for 'out there' jobs related to travel
I've come across a few travel + working websites - which can get you a 'non-standard' job in a remote place - like EscapeTheCity which has had roles from post office master in Antarctica to landmine ...
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Is dengue fever still on the rise in Mexico or is it subsiding?
On my last few trips to Mexico, I met more and more people on the Oaxaca coast who had caught dengue fever. But now that I haven't been for a few years - is it less of a concern now or has it become ...
