Anyway, yeah... that was about what I had heard and meant by gotchas. That and that gas might be expensive and car repairs difficult at best. And there is a deposit if you take a car more than 26 kilometers from the border?
possibly driving is not in fact the way to go. Anyone else have any input?
Dana
>I've traveled fairly extensively in Mexico.
>
>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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