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How to get to Tampico
Posted: Sun June 14, 2009 12:44 AM UTC

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

illimanisnow

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As of March 2009, is it still safe for two women to travel to Progresso?
Posted: Wed March 4, 2009 05:55 PM UTC

My 50 year old wife and 21 year old daughter are planning to make a day trip to Progresso in Mid March. They have done this over the years with no problems, however with the current State Department warnings about Border town security, I want to be sure that the Progesso area is still safe. I've been searching online today and can only find articles that are two or more years old. Does anyone know if as of 2009, it is still safe for seniors and women to travel to the border town of Progresso? Thank you!

wmaass

3 replies

Safety in Progreso
Posted: Tue February 24, 2009 06:08 PM UTC

How safe is nuevo progreso these days compared with all the drug/violence problems with other border towns.

monica_hanzel

2 replies

Van with driver
Posted: Thu January 22, 2009 11:03 PM UTC

I'm looking for a driver who can drive us from Merida to Villahermosa and back while visiting small towns and tourist attractions. We are a group of 8 but need space for all of our luggage. Looking for approx. a 12passenger van. Driver needs to know the area well "tour guide", looking for an estimate which includes, accomodations, fuel, toll charges, etc. Trip is schedule for 3/20/09 to 3/30/09.

merida09

2 replies

Arenas del Mar
Posted: Mon January 12, 2009 03:33 AM UTC

Does anyone have an opinion of this Hotel. It was formerly the Brisas del Mar, and there are very few, if any recent reviews for the property. Any info would be appreciated.

Ed

HoustonNole

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Reynosa

getting to McAllen from Reynosa
Posted: Wed August 20, 2008 11:01 PM UTC

I will be flying into Reynosa from Mexico City. After that I need to get to McAllen. I will not have a car. Any suggestions of public transportation from Reynosa to McAllen? Thank you!!

MargaritaOSF

2 replies

Info about busride to San Miguel de Allende
Posted: Fri June 13, 2008 03:59 PM UTC

We are a family of 9 wanting to travel cheaply to San Miguel. I have heard about Grupo Estrella Blanca, Expresso Futuro. IS this the bus line to take and how much is a ticket? thanks

coachann

2 replies

Isla de las Mujeres

Teens in area: What is most fun to do cheaply?
Posted: Tue June 3, 2008 05:52 PM UTC

Hi, we are going to the Cancun area next week and wonder what is most fun and cheap for two teens 15 and 19 to do. We are staying on isla de las Mujeres in a timeshare and will have to take the ferry to and fro Cancun. Is that expensive? Thanks for any tips. J.

briffaoak

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tampico to aquismon, mexico - sotano de las golondrinas, tamul falls
Posted: Sun June 1, 2008 12:29 PM UTC

does anyone have any info on visiting this town/site??? i will be in tampico, mexico for a month and i know aquismon, tamul falls and sotano is close to ciudad valles.

i can easily catch a bus to ciudad valles but from there, is there any public transportation to aquismon?? how long? how much?? what about accomodations? i am used to tuk-tuks and collectivos if similar modes of transport are cheap options, and camping or hostel like atmospheres are an option too.

and from aquismon...whats the transport options to sotanos and the tamul falls? again, how much is a reasonable price? i'll have a buddy with me too.

also i can get by with very basic spanish, and i always pass for a local if i don't open my american accented mouth.

thanks in advance.

jriel

JRiel

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REYNOSA
Posted: Sun March 23, 2008 12:57 AM UTC

MY FAMILY MEMBER WILL BE TRAVELING FROM REYNOSA. AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW FAR IS THE BUS STATION FROM THE BRIDGE. ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE PRICE OF THE TICKET TO LAREDO MEXICO. IF ANYBODY CAN HELP.....

alma1002

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Traffic in Mexico
Posted: Thu February 28, 2008 10:40 PM UTC

Due to some warnings on the net I'm a bit scared about Mexican traffic, as I'm planning to go by hired car.
I'm used to (Central)-European traffic circumstances, so do you think I'll get problems? What about the traffic volume in general and the condition of the streets? Is there a high risk of getting involved in accidents? Are the Mexican drivers rather courteous than reckless or vice versa?

PS: I know, I'm asking a lot during the last couple of days, but its due the lack of time caused by special circumstances. normally I plan my trips far more carfefully. So thank you all for your answers!

schmechi

8 replies

traveling to Merida by car
Posted: Thu January 3, 2008 04:16 PM UTC

My husband and I are planning to travel from Cancun to Merida with a rental car in February. Is driving/parking a problem? We have driven from Cancun to Tulum area several times.

cak2001

1 reply

Travel from Merida to Oaxaca
Posted: Sat November 24, 2007 05:46 PM UTC

Hello everyone,

I will be flying into Merida in mid-December and have one week before I need to arrive in Oaxaca. I'd love any advice on making the trip (by bus) from Merida to Oaxaca. Also, I'm hoping to spend a few days in the Biosfera de Calakmul and would appreciate any advice on getting there and away.

Thanks so much!

Tanya

tsbrown

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Ciudad Mante

Driving Directions to Mante, MX
Posted: Mon October 29, 2007 09:24 PM UTC

My family and I are driving from Laredo International Airport to Ciudad Mante.

I need driving instructions and any information that is available for our 6-8 hour trip.

Also, do I need an international licsense?

kjkennedy

3 replies

Reynosa

Inquiry
Posted: Tue October 23, 2007 06:20 PM UTC

I am a Filipina holding a US permanent resident card currently living and working in Mission, Texas. Do I need to get a visa to go to Reynosa or other border Mexican towns nearby?

pinkysanchez

1 reply

Delays crossing Nuevo Progreso/TX border
Posted: Mon October 22, 2007 09:26 PM UTC

I have been sent a NY times article describing 2 hr delays crossing border, esp at El Paso, and McAllen mentioned once in article. Is this true for Progreso?

Progresofan

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hotel in Merida
Posted: Thu October 11, 2007 05:06 PM UTC

We want to make reservation for Posado Toledo hotel in Merida.
Please tell us how to do it.

asinoa

1 reply

bus departures from Reynosa/N Laredo to Guanajuato?
Posted: Mon August 27, 2007 10:45 PM UTC

How frequently & what buses depart for Guanajuato?
AEF, sister for Greyhound, stops in Leon, at a flagstop. Where is this address & is it open early & safe? Is it close to a terminal to catch a Flecha Amarilla?

cjklock

1 reply

el gusano bar , phone #
Posted: Mon August 13, 2007 05:51 PM UTC

does anyone know the phone # to the gusano bar

monclosco

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what is the phone # to the gusano bar
Posted: Tue June 26, 2007 08:11 PM UTC

Que es el numero telefonico del bar gusano

monclosco1

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How to get to Nuevo laredo airport ?
Posted: Fri December 22, 2006 04:44 AM UTC

How far is the airport from the boarder of laredo ?

Donciukas159

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Walking across border from Texas to Bus Station
Posted: Wed November 29, 2006 06:51 PM UTC

I'm coming from Texas and trying to decide if I should take a bus from Laredo to Nuevo Laredo to Monterrey - or just walk across the border to Nuevo Laredo and walk to the bus station(to catch a bus to Monterrey). Would it be a far/dangerous walk?

booneboulderer

6 replies

La Pulga flea market
Posted: Tue July 25, 2006 12:30 AM UTC

Does anybody know when La Pulga flea market is open in Nuevo Laredo? I've heard they have it only on Sundays but I've also heard there are stalls every day. thnx

alezzz

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Monterrey

Mexico bus travel
Posted: Fri July 14, 2006 07:38 PM UTC

How do I travel from Monterrey to Ciudad Mante (actually, El Limon, nearby)?

lifesupport

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How to get to Nuevo Laredo from Tampico? Urgent!!!
Posted: Sat July 8, 2006 03:55 AM UTC

I will have a meeting in both Tampico and Nuevo Laredo, while, this is the first time for me to go to Mexico. Shall I take a flight or rent a car to go there? Or may there be some fast train in between?
Thank you for your help in advance!

Isaye

1 reply

Border Crossing with children
Posted: Mon June 12, 2006 09:50 PM UTC

We will be in the area next week with our 3 children and thought maybe a day trip over the border would be a fun expierence for all of us.
For the adults will a US Drivers Lic be sufficent form of id and 2nd do we need birth certificates for our children to safely cross and come back? they are 8 11 and 12.
Thanks in advance for any and all replies

gjohnson707

2 replies

Gyms in the Area
Posted: Wed June 7, 2006 11:40 PM UTC

Does anyone know of a gym that allows day use? I'm looking for a place to workout while in Tampico. Visiting June 10 thru 14, 2006.

SpursFan1

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Ciudad Victoria

About Cuidad, Victoria.
Posted: Sun March 26, 2006 08:51 PM UTC

I will be coming for a visit about 5 April. am very interested in perhaps moving to Victoria. Can anyone offer info on the place, or is there someone I can talk to by email, or phone???

Thanks.

mugawump

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Reynosa

Night life
Posted: Wed January 11, 2006 03:26 AM UTC

Which are the best bars in Reynosa for a single male?? Where are they located?? Is there one centrally located area where there are several clubs close together and where tourist usually congregate??

RileyPowell

2 replies

Help Crossing Safely
Posted: Mon July 11, 2005 10:35 PM UTC

We are wishing to cross over to Nuevo Laredo from Laredo, Tx. Should we take a Taxi; drive our car, or get on a bus? If we take our Car across is their a place to park that is safe to leave our vehicle unattended while we shop. Also, when going what Shopping Center / Market do we ask for and directions for?

happytrax

2 replies