I'm planning a quick three day trip to the Yucatan, and need suggestions for a nice, quiet and local town to relax by the beach and spend time around nature. [more inside]
posted by waylaid on Dec 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Suggestions for must see/do/experience in Tulum? [more inside]
posted by DuckGirl on Dec 17, 2009 - 9 answers

Hotel Luz En Yucatan , Mexico, sounds too good to be true. Is it? I would like to hear from anyone who has been there before. Thinking of going in January. Thanks.
posted by uans on Dec 13, 2009 - 3 answers

I'll be embarking on a two week road trip from just before Christmas until just after the new year. My plan is to drive south out of the SF Bay Area and spend most of my time in southern California, possibly with forays into Az, Nevada, and Mexico. My interests are nature, archaeology, and history, and I'm an avid photographer. Tell me about the places I shouldn't miss. [more inside]
posted by Capostrophe on Dec 10, 2009 - 13 answers

CheapMexicoVactionFilter: I'm communicating via email (in spanish) with a seemingly very nice hostel in Oaxaca about booking a 3 night stay...they won't do an online credit card deposit, but want something called a "deposito bancario" (literal translation: bank deposit)? Anyone know what exactly this means in Mexican hostel parlance and is it sketchy? [more inside]
posted by dahliachewswell on Dec 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Can I buy a mobile phone in Mexico and use it in Australia? [more inside]
posted by Admira on Dec 1, 2009 - 3 answers

We (two Seattleites in their mid-twenties) just booked plane tickets to Cancun over New Year's. I'm not interested in all-inclusive resorts or clubbing or vegetating at the same stretch of beach for an entire week. Now what? [more inside]
posted by halogen on Nov 30, 2009 - 15 answers

My friend and I are planning to bike tour in Mexico for around three months early next year. What should we know going in to keep ourselves safe given the current drug war problems in the country? [more inside]
posted by lhputtgrass on Nov 26, 2009 - 11 answers

PFAF: Getting Divorced in Mexico? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Nov 25, 2009 - 1 answer

Hello. I’d like the ask the Ask MetaFilter audience for help in finding a fun, all inclusive resort for a friend vacation, ideally from your personal experiences. Sure, maybe I could read the some (possibly suspect) posts on various travel websites, but I would prefer the high quality responses for which Ask MetaFilter is known. [more inside]
posted by disguise on Nov 23, 2009 - 2 answers

Why does so much of the concrete work here eventually mold? (I am in the Yucatan) If that is the right word for this action. The discoloring. Is there an admixture missing? Something that is used elsewhere? how much is to be blamed on the humidity? People elsewhere are experimenting w/ new mixtures (i. e. fly ash) to make less wasteful, lighter etc.; in this area, is anyone experimenting w/ new formulas? What is the difference between exposed formwork say, in the US, and here? Oh, and one more. Could 'rammed earth' construction be done here? What is the raw ingredient necessary? There is alot of limestone here.
posted by ebesan on Nov 20, 2009 - 10 answers

We want to go somewhere sunny and warm in February. We're in Vancouver BC and don't want to fly too far; cost is an issue. We would really like to bring our touring bicycles and do a mini-tour at a relaxed pace - maybe 250 miles over two weeks. So far we're looking at South Baja. Good idea? Other ideas? [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul on Nov 17, 2009 - 4 answers

European in Mexico. How can i avoid being called a gringo and how do i react elegantly? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Nov 12, 2009 - 33 answers

My husband and I want to be someplace warm for New Year's Eve where we can see the full moon over the water. [more inside]
posted by ersatzkat on Nov 10, 2009 - 17 answers

I am going on a trip to Mexico next year and I'd love to go to Palenque. Friends of mine from Mexico recommend getting a package tour. I generally dislike package tours but I'm not sure how to find the best flight price, accommodation in VillaHermosa, trip to Palenque, and accommodation there. Anyone have any tips for how to get there, how to book, how long to stay, where to stay etc? [more inside]
posted by Admira on Nov 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Bamboo. I am in Merida, MX., with access to lots of long, tough bamboo, 1-3" thick. I would like to try working w/ thinner, and more flexible STRIPS of it, to weave or build furniture. Using the full, round pieces does not interest me; too heavy, bulky, rigid and looks bad. But when I ask about cutting or stripping it, i just get blank stares. Cut in 1/2, ok, but thinner, lighter, no. I have bamboo baskets from other parts of Mexico, so it is done here. Any ideas on getting more mileage from this cheap, abundant material?
posted by ebesan on Oct 30, 2009 - 6 answers

Copper Canyon, Mexico or Costa Rica? I know that I'm asking about apples and oranges.
posted by notned on Oct 9, 2009 - 11 answers

where can i find acoustic chord books with lyrics in or around MORELIA, Mexico? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Sep 24, 2009 - 3 answers

Backpacking from Mexico to Colombia! More inside [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Sep 4, 2009 - 5 answers

House rental for a group in Mexico? Babyfriendly a must. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Sep 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Best reasonably priced hotel in Oaxaca? We're two people, traveling to Oaxaca the week after Labor Day. In search of a not too pricey hotel to stay in for a few nights at the beginning of our stay...and maybe a hotel to splurge on for one night at the end. Ideas? Anyone ever stated at the Hotel Monte Alban on the Zocalo? Or Casa Oaxaca? Those are the two we're thinking of for moderate and splurge, respectively.
posted by toomuchkatherine on Aug 30, 2009 - 6 answers

Tell me something about the hippie / stoner tourist culture in and around Oaxaca, Mexico for a planned writing project. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on Aug 15, 2009 - 13 answers

I am traveling to Mexico with my significant other (who is from Mexico), and I have three questions about our trip! Whats a good website to book flights, where shouldn't I miss seeing and can I buy an engagement ring cheaper there than in Australia? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2009 - 8 answers

GuitarFilter! I'm going to Mexico in september and i want to buy a guitar. Coming from Germany, are guitars much cheaper there? I specifically want to buy a Taylor Baby guitar (280 euros in germany), or should i buy a handmade one that mexico is so famous for? :p
posted by freddymetz on Aug 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Is my propane grill going to work if the gas supply isn't up to U.S. standard? [more inside]
posted by phantroll on Jun 11, 2009 - 5 answers

Inherited an acre of land. What should we do with it? [more inside]
posted by omegar on Jun 7, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm going to Mexico for a year in September. Michoacan to be precise. I don't want to appear like a dumb tourist, so help me prepare culturally! [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on May 26, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm planning a (solo) weekend trip to Baja California in late May/early June. Need some planning/lodging advice! [more inside]
posted by waylaid on Apr 23, 2009 - 3 answers

Best snorkeling in a non-touristy area in Baja? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Apr 17, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm interested in reading about the history of Los Alamos National Lab. Does anybody have any recommendations for memoirs, magazine/newspaper articles, books (documentaries) etc. that are engaging and well written about the lab?
posted by backwords on Apr 8, 2009 - 11 answers

Do these islands have a name or any significance at all?
posted by SpringAquifer on Apr 4, 2009 - 4 answers

GreenThumbFilter: I'd like to start a garden in my backyard to grow some veggies and herbs and stuff -- like the Obamas' garden, but obviously at a lot smaller scale. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by lockestockbarrel on Mar 21, 2009 - 17 answers

Is there a good way to get from Los Angeles to Tijuana directly? Greyhound seems to run several direct buses a day, but I wasn't sure if there was another option (direct - so Amtrak isn't an option). I also have never taken Greyhound on the west coast (used to a lot on the east coast), so I'd appreciate knowing people's experiences! [more inside]
posted by waylaid on Mar 19, 2009 - 6 answers

I came across this shrine in Arizona. The statue on the left (decapitated, though the head is still present and can be seen in the detail photo) is the only one I can't identify, not being too familiar with Catholicism and Latin American folk practices. Can anyone tell me who (which saint?) this is? Here's an image of the entire shrine; and here's some detail. (Click on "all sizes" above the image for a larger view.) Thanks (comments on the shrine are welcome, as well.)
posted by soulbarn on Mar 17, 2009 - 6 answers

[Posting for a friend] My friend is going to Mexico (Riviera Maya, flying into Cancun) in a few weeks and with all the news coming out of Mexico is a bit worried. Should they be? Any concerns or advice?
posted by thenuts on Mar 12, 2009 - 12 answers

Help! My SO is leaving for Mexico (work-related) in the AM and needs to know what the deal is with electronics (i.e., laptops, digital camera, cell phone, etc.) w/r/t converters or adapters for power cables and so forth. [more inside]
posted by joe lisboa on Feb 28, 2009 - 6 answers

My family's regular Mexican vacation spot is a combination of Isla Mujeres & Tulum area. That said, we have a new 10-month old baby this time and are looking for something a little closer. I saw that flights from LAX to Los Mochis are particularly inexpensive; can anyone recommend small, not too touristy beach communities similar to what we'd find in Yucatan (or nicer!) within a bus trip or short drive of Los Mochis? Bonus points for recommendations for inexpensive house rentals or interesting things to do, since (I assume) there are no cenotes in northern Mexico for us to snorkel in all day.
posted by luriete on Feb 11, 2009 - 0 answers

Is anyone familiar with Tecnológico de Monterrey in Chihuahua? [more inside]
posted by KTrujillo on Feb 6, 2009 - 6 answers

What the hell is going on in this video? [more inside]
posted by tylerfulltilt on Jan 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Are there any organizations directly supporting something analogous to a North American Union that people can join at a grassroots level? If not, what's the most integrationist? [more inside]
posted by StrikeTheViol on Jan 9, 2009 - 6 answers

Gift ideas for a Mexican beauty queen [more inside]
posted by levijk on Dec 16, 2008 - 10 answers

I am a 49 y/o woman traveling for Xmas to Akumal (near Cancun) with my family and my extended family. We are staying in condos right on the beach and I want to pack comfortable clothes/shoes but still look good. What besides swimsuits and cover-ups and hat should I take? What shoes? I have Keen water sandals but they do fill up with sand on the beach and are probably mainly for river shoes when you need to walk on rocks. I also have black teva flip flops. Not the most flattering at all! We will be snorkeling, reading on the beach, walking, sightseeing going to restaurants, playing with young nieces and nephews. Thank you!
posted by seekingsimplicity on Dec 15, 2008 - 2 answers

The missus and I will be in Baja for the holidays, winging it as usual with no agenda. Where should we go, especially for Christmas and New Years Eve? [more inside]
posted by JaredSeth on Dec 12, 2008 - 11 answers

Brownsville, TX - Matamoros, Mexico border crossing: How long does it take to cross on a typical workday? Is there a SENTRI lane?
posted by lockestockbarrel on Nov 25, 2008 - 1 answer

What are those stalwart little trees called that somehow grow atop the otherwise barren mesas in northern New Mexico? I just returned from my first visit to that region, driving north from Albuquerque to Farmington. What species of plants/bushes/foliage are growing up there? I'm nobody's dendrologist, nor a botanist, for that matter, so I thought I'd ask.
posted by jackypaper on Nov 24, 2008 - 6 answers

I want to use my iphone (2.0) in Mexico. Is it possible to buy a local SIM card and use it in my iphone WITHOUT jailbreaking my phone? [more inside]
posted by kdern on Nov 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Me and my friends would like to go somewhere warm this February. We don't care where, and we would be fine with booking at the last minute. How do we get a great deal? [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Nov 6, 2008 - 13 answers

Help me find a retreat to write near los angeles. [more inside]
posted by TigerCrane on Oct 29, 2008 - 4 answers

What US-based cell phone service will I be able to get in Matamoros, Mexico, across the border from Brownsville, Texas? [more inside]
posted by lockestockbarrel on Oct 25, 2008 - 2 answers

Looking for books explaining local customs re: romance/relationships in Southern Mexico (Oaxaca). Preferably reasonably modern. [more inside]
posted by jimmyjimjim on Oct 21, 2008 - 3 answers