If you are going to take a vehicle make sure you get Mexican Insurance. (You
can get it just before you get across the border while you are still in the
US). American Insurance is not accepted there.
Also if you are taking a vehicle in with US plates, be sure to HIDE MOST OF
YOUR Money, carry around $40-60 with you tops. Chances are you will be
pulled over and shaken down. It's happened to me a few times. When the
federale says "We go to the station and fill out papers", that is a sign to
open your wallet and let them take what they want.
Most people in Mexico are friendly. I've stayed with people in small
villages as well. I've taken a bus (when the rental car I was driving out
of Guadalajara broke down). Be prepared for lots of stops if you do and for
people carrying things like chickens to try to place them on your lap if you
are sitting and they are standing.
The drivers in Mexico City scared the heck out of me. They literally would
create new lanes between trucks! My preference is to fly and take taxi's or
buses, but that's me.
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From: dana tierney [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 5:49 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: how about Mexico
Speaking of travel, anyone have any suggestions or know of any gotchas about
travel in Mexico? I will be going past the border region, current plan being
to turn around in San Miguel de Allende or maybe the Yucatan. A chat with
the local Mexican consulate has already revealed that they aren't keen on
the green card as ID and that they require iron-clad proof of custody for
the children. I'd be interested in the pros and cons of taking a vehicle, if
anyone knows them. In the US I find that it is cheaper to drive
long-distance than to fly or take a bus. I am hearing that in Mexico other
factors may make it more worthwhile to take a train or a bus. (ruling out
airplanes as the plan is to see several off-the-beaten-track cities)
Appreciate any tidbits.
Dana
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