Mexico Travel Forum

Friends of mine are getting married in the Yucatan area at the end of December. Anther friend and myself are planning on driving down from US/Mexican border along the Gulf of Mexico. Anyone have any tips, comments, etc? He is fluent Spanish and we have driven through Guatemala and Hondorus so we're not too concerned about the drive and places to stay en route as we don't need anything fancy. Any places you recommend stopping to see on the way down?

We arrive in Cozumel in two weeks time- can't wait! How's the weather at the moment? I've looked at alot of weather websites but all they say is things like "heavy rain showers" and they don't say if this means throughout the day, or just usually one heavy shower and then clear. Does anyone know?Anyone there right now? Am starting to think my holiday will be a weather washout!!

We are planning a trip to Cancun the week before Christmas for 7 days and be back by Christmas Eve. We are thinking about staying either at the Grand Caribe Resort & Spa (Blvd 11.5KM), or Barcelo Tucancun Beach in Cancun. Maybe even Gran Porto Real at PDC. Any advise from all your experience travellers? Is there any special activities going on during that time of the year?

Can't decide between Dolphin Discover $199 for dolphins, manatees and sea lions, or $125 at the Aquarium for just dolphins. The fact you can take your own camera to aquarium appeals.

Anyone been to either?

I'm only in Cancun for 2 days in July. ONe day to see the beach and dolphins, the other to do Chitchen Itza. Quite like to see the Blue Cenote too. Is it possible to get there form Chitzen. You seem to get a long time at Chitzhen so I'd like to nip to the Cenote and back.

Have been in SLP for the past few weeks, now driving down to Querétaro. Would love to hear some tips of what to see and do while I'm there and/or anything thing between the two cities.

There is almost nothing posted on Virtual Tourist, and not much to be found on the search engines.

Would also like to know about the traffic. When is rush hour and how bad is it?
Thanks!

I'm planning on travelling to the Yucutan Peninsula on 17th September this year for 10 nights and want an idea of the weather I can expect and ideas of good hotels. Currently looking at El Dorado Seaside Resort as it looks quite romantic.
Thanks

We are looking for a place with clear warm water for snorkling, white sand beaches and not expensive. Never been to Cancun and I hear it is a great place to go. Can anyone comment on some of these questions.....

Hurricanes. Are they typicaly gone by Christmas-time?
Hows the water? I like to scuba and my wife will go snorkling with me. Is the water still nice near Christmas?
Any recommendations for a decent hotel for under a hundred bucks?
Any other advice?

I really appreciate any advice given!
Thanks alot,
Rich.

I need to know how to get a bus in Merida that Goes to Uxmal. I will be traveling from Cancun, in July 09. I feel safe taking the bus from Cancun, however my girlfriend thinks that this trip is going to be complicated. I'm bilingual and this might be some help. The more that we talk about this trip the less safe we both feel.. Please replay with detail info on how to get around once we get off from the bus terminal in Merida..

Thank you,

Hello. Does anyone have experience with any of these hotels in PDC? location? breakfast quality? noise? comfort? Thanks! Illusions is more expensive. We are planning to take day trips every day and spend little time at the hotel.

Would anyone have a recommendation for us something fun to do in Playa Del Carmen for New Year's eve? We are a middle age couple not very much into loud nightclub atmosphere. Looking for nice dinner, live music or other entertainment. Dinner and music could be in different places . Thx!!

I have been to Df many many times and usually stay in Centro Historico, but, my next trip is with my fiance and would like to stay in Condesa if it is possible. OK, here is the rub.. I usually stay on Cinco de Mayo or at the Isabel for us30 a night.. is there anything in that range in Condesa? We are going to be travelling for a month so the budget is a little tight.. I would consider Roma also.. I don't know the Napoles area.. Coyoacan would be fine as well though a lot less convenient.

IM PLANNING ON FLIGHTING FROM MONTERRY TO MEXICO CITY DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG IT TAKES?

You can bet on these games, right? What time do they start, and what days do they play?

We travel to Cozumel in a few weeks time. Fly into Cancun and then get a boat transfer to the island. Does anyone know how long this trip takes? I'm not the best on boats so hoping it won't take that long! Also, how is the water? usually choppy or calm? Thanks!

I will go to Tijuana Mexico on June 20,2009. Can I come back to the California if I have no passport card?
I'm a U.S Citizen and have a State I.D and a birth certificate.
I will not be driving, I will cross walking.
I don't want to get stuck in Mexico.I have
an emergency and I really need to go to Mexico.

Very Basic Question. We will arrive by plane to México city. How do we get to Tampico by bus? What companies do the service and how much do they cost aprox?
Thanks

I have visited La Bodeguita del Medio a few times while in PV and i really love the band that plays there. Would anyone by any chance know the name of the band or how i can get ahold of them??? I live in Chicago, but i am getting married in PV in the spring and would love to see if they would be for hire for my wedding. Thanks, megan
bacon295@hotmail.com

Hi,

Its me again with more questions. How much would a beer cost and a gin and tonic? Just need to get some ideas of the prices. Also what bars would you go to, we have to make the most of it, we are only there a week!

Well my cousins and I are planning to drive to Tijuana June 26th, just for a weekend. But I do not have a passport! Of course I have my birth certificate and a valid US ID, but I heard that its the law now that you need to have a passport to come back to the US. But Its pretty much impossible for me to get one by the 26th of this month! It takes forever to get it mailed to you. What would be the consequences if I go without a passport?

Hi,

Going to mexico for the lst time in late august - what will the weather be like.? Someone told me hurricans happen in August? We will be staying in playa del carmen. Have we made a mistake?

Many thanks

Hi, my wife and I are going to Puerto Vallarta. We will be going on several tours (canopy tours, sunset cruise, etc.). Our question is; is it better to purchase the tickets in advance online, or purchase them in mexico? Thank you,
Jimmy and Angie

Hi, I just booked a 7 day all inclusive package in Tulum for the first week in July. I know that this is considered the "rainy" season. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how rainy it is at this time of the year. Are we talking torrential rain daily or just short bouts of rain during the day? Anyone visited at this time of the year before?
Thanks in advance! Al

Going to San Luis Potosi, this week-end. Can anyone tell me the price of smokes in Mexico? Need to know if I need to pack some, or just buy there.

Hello,
Does anyone know the best way to contact Cabanas Los Arrecifes?
I've tried the website and it doesn't seem like the reservation request went through. And neither of the telephone numbers seem to ever lead to a real live person. Is there an email address anyone knows about? Or should my boyfriend and I just simply keep calling?

Thanks!

Almost eveything I read everyone loves the excursions they take and the companies.

We will be two adults and 2 teenage boys.

I was curious on what people FAVORITES are and / or which ONES they would NOT do or recommend. I figure both of these should narrow it down.

So far I have looked at three companies:
Vallarta Adventures
Ecotours Vallarata
puerto Vallarta tours

We will probably take 3 or 4 days of tours during our 7 days there.

Also would be interested in Nighttime outtings - fiesta nights, sunste sailing, pirates outing etc that were good and/or bad.

Traveling for the first time to Tulum for a wedding. Looking at cabanas on the beach. Does anyone have information about La Zebra Cabanas? Also about weather the first part of October.

Hello all! My fiancé got a trip threw work to PV andwe will be staying at the Royal Decameron Complex in mid June 2009 and I have been unsuccesful in finding out what is included in the daily activities. I was hoping that someone could help with this, I'm sure it changes from month to month but just anything could help.

Hi everyone,
We are taking a trip to Chelem in August. We will be arriving at Cancun. If we hire a car just to get to Chelem, is there a drop off point? If we take the bus from Cancun, can we get a bus all the way to Chelem, or will we have to change to a taxi at some point?
Thank you !!

Has anyone done the zip lining in Cancun? Is it worth it?