Traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico next week. Looking for advice and information about money while I'm there. [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 8 answers

I want to get a bunch of friends to drive down to Mexico and rent a house for the weekend. [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 3 answers

Has anyone ever visited Xilitla, Mexico? I am trying to plan a vacation specifically to enjoy Las Pozas, but I am finding the info on the web a bit scarce. I've pretty much read everything I could find on google including talking to the people at el Castillo, but I am looking for personal accounts and suggestions of how long to plan on staying, what else to do while I'm down there, and answers to questions I haven't thought to ask. I will be coming from Austin if that helps, and right now I am thinking about going round October/November. Thanks.
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 1 answers

Traveling to Oaxaca with a friend for a 2-4 week Spanish immersion program this June/July. We are looking for some advice about Spanish language programs, homestays/lodging, and transportation. We are having a very difficult time finding a good learning program—there are so many to choose from and we don't quite know what to look for and how to determine which ones are good. [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2008 - 6 answers

Can I drive in and out of Mexico with just my drivers license? I'm visiting a friend in California and we thought we might drive down to Mexico for the day. However, I have heard that the entry/exit rules have changed this year and you can no longer make the trip with just your drivers license. Is this true? Has anyone tried this in the last month or so? Are they adamant about this or is it strongly suggested but not required? If I manage to get into Mexico with only my DL will I be able to get back out?
posted on May 9, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm going to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara for 12 days and I'm looking for recommendations of things I absolutely must do/see... [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm going to Yellowstone in May , traveling from Austin TX via New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming then back through Kansas and Oklhoma. I would really appreciate recomendations for any cool places to stop along the way. Cool museums, cheap flea markets, places to buy cool jewelry, cool parks, places to camp, vegetarian resteraunts etc. And also the best places to stay in Yellowstone as thAT's where we'll be spending most of our time.
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 19 answers

What are some fun things to do/see in Puerto Morelos, Mexico? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 2 answers

Family vacation to Cancun area - where should we stay? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2008 - 7 answers

Travel recommendation: short, authentic stay in Mexico? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 16 answers

Two quirky gals, ten days in March, plenty of expiring FF miles but sadly just US $ to spend... where in the world should we go? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm spending a week in Mexico City next month. There are some great suggestions here, but does anyone have a specific recommendation for a tour company or private guide for Teotihuacan? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2007 - 10 answers

Where can I go with the stipulations and budget that I have? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 10 answers

What's the best way to get from Tucson, Arizona to San Carlos, Sonora (Mexico)? [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2007 - 4 answers

What's your favorite romantic getaway? The lady and I are looking to take a vacation (probably someplace warm) in January on a modest (~$1k/pp hotel and airfare) budget. But where? [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2007 - 19 answers

9 other friends and I are all planning to drive down into Mexico for our fall break. We will be going in two cars, one of which we borrowed from someone not coming on the trip. We would be staying for about 72 hours (maybe just slightly more). What do we need to do to prepare? Any other general tips for a weekend trip to Ensenada? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 6 answers

Avoiding ruin at the ruins: tips for backpacking in the tropical rainforest of Chiapas, near Palenque? Am I gonna be kidnapped or eated? [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2007 - 6 answers

Where can we go in Mexico that fulfills all our wishes? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2007 - 16 answers

I am about to go to Mexico City for 3 days. I am a white American 19-year-old and will be staying at Hostel Catedral. I haven't taken Spanish since 6th grade, so my language skills are at phrasebook level. What should I do? And how worried should I be about safety? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 20 answers

Help me plan an "escape from the city" vacation [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2007 - 4 answers

MexicanRoadTrip Filter: Im driving my car to Oaxaca. Where should I stop? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2007 - 12 answers

Help me decide where to live for a month (all expenses paid): Campeche, Mexico; Córdoba, Argentina; or Quito, Ecuador. [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2007 - 8 answers

I won a cruise to Baja, Mexico!! Now what do I do when I get there?? Help me by Suggesting things to do at the ports of call… [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm visiting Morelia, Mexico this week, arriving just in time to miss the Virgin de Guadalupe fiesta, and staying about a week. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2006 - 5 answers

Secure internet access at an internet cafe? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2006 - 14 answers

Hello all! First post here (be gentle :). Me and the gf are heading to Huatulco, Mexico in January... [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2006 - 2 answers

Leaving in one week for Mexico. Any travel tips or things that we must see or do? Going to Merida, Valladolid, Chichen Itza, Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres. [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2006 - 14 answers

Hubby and I are planning a last minute trip to Mexico. We're going to fly into Cancun and don't plan on renting a car since we're on a tight budget. We'd like to find a beach campground that's along the Caribbean Sea where we can stay away from crowds and just relax and maybe even do some shore fishing. Would be great it's within walking distance to a small local restaurant of sorts or even if it's just stalls. Does one exist? For the life of me, I have not been able to find any budget beach camping information online. I guess what makes it more difficult is that we'd like to be able to get there by bus and/or colectivo, if possible and it will be during the holidays! I knew I should have researched before booking but we got a good price and well...it will be winter and we could use the sun! Anyone BTDT? :) p.s. I'm totally open to suggestions! TIA!!!
posted on Nov 21, 2006 - 3 answers

Help me plan my Xmas trip to Mexico! [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2006 - 5 answers

Is it a necessity to have a passport when traveling to Mexico? [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2006 - 13 answers

Travel while on practical training visa [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2006 - 1 answers

I'm planning a trip to mexico by car. I want to find out some basic travel details such as mileage between cities, length of journey, etc.. I know I can find this in your typical Rand mcNally map, but is their an Online service such as Mapquest that does the same thing? Mapquest has no service for mexico apart from some maps of cities, but nothing to help me with planning a trip between cities. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2006 - 9 answers

Where can we camp near Tulum, Mexico? Suggestions of places to eat, swim, snorkel, hike, and meet other travelers also welcome. [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2006 - 7 answers

In a few days I'm headed to Guatemala for a month followed by several weeks in southern Mexico. Offer some travel suggestions please! Also, as I'll be traveling by myself, suggestions on how to be more outgoing in a language I'm not confident with welcome. [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2005 - 3 answers

We're getting conflicting advice on this one. We're planning to rent a car in Mexico, Los Cabos specifically, for about a week. Insurance through the rental car company will more than double our total bill. Can we use the coverage offered by our U.S. credit card? Any experience with either option? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2005 - 6 answers

I'm spending a little time in June in Troncones, Mexico, and I'm looking for advice on where to stay. I really just need place to sleep at night and keep my luggage, nothing fancy; I'd like a private room, though, not a hostel or other group arrangement. Anyone been there and have some advice or suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2005 - 1 answers

I'm scheduled to leave for Tijuana, Mexico this Thursday .. I've tried but have exhausted all possibilities for getting a copy of my birth certificate before then. Someone told me that I only need a driver's license if I'm going less than 100 miles past the border ( in San Diego ). Is this true ? Will I run into trouble if I decide to go with only my driver's license? I don't have a passport either. Thanks !
posted on Feb 22, 2005 - 15 answers

Driving to Mexico. I read that when driving into Mexico as a tourist one must post a cash bond, or provide a credit card to ensure that the vehicle is not sold inside Mexico. Does anyone have experience doing this, and is there a way around it? How much will the deposit/credit charge be?
posted on Nov 23, 2004 - 10 answers

WinterBreakFilter: If you were a 19-year old college student in California with a working car, a few hundred dollars, the period between December 9th and January 3rd, a sense of adventure, sidekicks as needed, some knowledge of the French language, and a general desire to do something memorable this year....

What would you do?
posted on Nov 19, 2004 - 29 answers

Hey, are there any MeFites planning a trip to Mexico soon? I just found a few pesos while cleaning up (not much, only 96), and I'd much rather give them to someone than exchange them for what's probably barely enough to buy a cup of coffee.
posted on Feb 21, 2004 - 9 answers