Mexico City Travel Forum

WE ARE TWO USA CITIZENS WITH FM2 IMMAGRADO MEXICAN DOCUMENTS AND ONE MEXICAN CITIZEN WITH USA VISA WHO PLANNING ON DRIVING FROM MEXICO CITY TO LAREDO, TEXAS. WE WILL BE DRIVING A MEXICAN REGISTERED CAR. MY QUESTION: DOES ANYONE KNOW THE TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND CAR DOCUMENTS THAT WE NEED FOR CROSSING INTO THE USA AND THEN RETURNING TO MEXICO AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS. BY AIR THE FM2´S ARE USED AND WE ARE GIVEN PAPERS AT THE MEXICAN AIRPORT WHICH ARE USED TO LEAVE AND RETURN. THE MEXICAN CITIZEN USES HIS MEXICAN PASSPORT AND USA VISA TO LEAVE AND RETURN. (1) IS THE SAME ROUTINE FOLLOWED WHEN TRAVELING BY LAND? (2) WHAT ABOUT CUSTOM REGULATIONS WHEN TRAVELING BY LAND AS I HAVE HEARD THEY ARE DIFFERENT FROM AIR TRAVELERS.
(3) THE CAR HAS MEXICAN INSURANCE BUT WHAT USA REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING AUTO INSURANCE.

i know someone going from mexico city to oaxaca very soon, and would like anyone with info to help re 'a guide on buse services re costs etc'....also return journey too. how much and whats best bus service? thanks.

Hi I want to watch Lucha Libre but I'm only free on Sunday, I've check the travel books and seem the only one that suits my scheduel is the one at 5pm at Arena Colise, am I right?? or I have any other choices since I can't find info on internet?
Also may I know any Metro close to Arena Colise?? Thanks a lot!

Is anyone familiar with a train or bus that goes from mexico city to south america, preferably brazil? Any info is much appreciated!

Does anyone know if the Aeroplus bus from the Mexico City airport that goes to Queretaro stops in Tepotzotlan?

HI ALL, HOW FAR IS COLONIA EDUCACION, COYOACAN FROM UNAM UNIVERSITY AND HOW MUCH A SMALL DEPARTAMENTO (FLAT) FOR A COUPLE CAN COST?

Quisiera saber qué zona es mejor para alojarse en Ciudad de México: Reforma, Zócalo.Centro histórico, zona Rosa o Monumento del Angel?
Wich area of Mexico City is better to stay?Reforma, Zócalo.Centro histórico, zona Rosa o Monumento del Angel?

Hi, just want to check if there are any direct bus/ transportation from Teotihuacan to Guananjuato?? Any time schedule??
also, are there any lockers for lugguage at Teotihuacan bus station?? Thanks a lot1

Is there any direct bus from Acapulco to Oaxaca?? preferably nite bus?? Thanks!

Hi,
my sister and I will be in Mexico City for only 5 days. We know there are a few things we want to do and before we put more on our plate I want to know if this a practical lists of "must sees". We would like to see Teotihuacan, Zolaco (Cathedral, National Palace, Templo Mayor etc....)Capultepec Park, Coyacan (Frida Kahlo House, Deigo Rivera museum), Xochimilco(floating gardens, canals). We also want to see the Basilicade SantaMaria de Guadalupe.
My question is. Is this too much for our 5 days? Do we possibly have time to see something else? What?
Also what is on our list that really isnt worth spending much time at to make room for something else?
Thanks in advance for all your help.
Michelle.

Hi, Can anyone tell me if there is a church near the Hotel Century Zona Rosa? Thanks.

Hello, I land at 11pm at night (hopefully) at mexico city intl. I'm planning to overnight at the hilton inside the airport and take the subway next morning to the downtown. My hotel is located by the cathedral. is it safe to take the subway from the airport if I only have a carry on bag? I won't look fancy or anything, just normal. this may sound stupid, but in 1998 when I was in Mexico city it felt a bit like san Paolo,so I wanna make sure I'm doing things in security, since it's a pleasure trip.

thanks in advance

hello, I will stay a total of 5 days in Mexico city, I would like to spend 3 days in Mexico city and then take 2 day trips.
One will be Teotihuacán

what other day trip would you suggest? Mostly I am interested in culture-architecture for this trip. I'd love to go somewhere reachable by bus

thanks in advance

Hello,

I am flying into mexico city in august. I will be there two quick nights. Any suggestions on areas I should look for a hotel? Hotel doesn't need to be super cheap. just something nice and clean in a good area.

thanks!

Hi all,

I will be staying in the Zona Rosa; can you tell me where I can purchase a SIM card?

Thanks.

Hi Travelers!
My friend and I will be in Mexico City the first week of August. We are trying to decide between doing a day trip to Puebla or Taxco. Any insights you can share with us? Which destination is easier to get to? Any tours reccomendations? Any help would be great! Thanks in advance.
Manuel

I would like you to tell me restaurants in Mexico city where we can eat good, safe food and with moderate prices.-Also in a safe zone by day and by night.

Me gustaría que me dijeran restaurantes en Ciudad de México donde se pueda comer buena y segura comida, con precios moderados.-También que estén en zonas seguras tanto de día como de noche.

Hi,

Could anyone please tell me what the general entry fee to Palacio de Bellas Artes is currently (July 2008) in Mexican pesos.

Thanks,

Kikie

Dear community,

I will be on a business trip for a week to Mexico City.My Hotel is located in the "Zona Rosa" in a street called "Florencia". Any recommendations regarding good restaurants and pubs closed to our Hotel ? ( I already found out that is is a "gay zone"...so please only recommendations for pubs for heterosexuals...)

Kind regards from Germany

Dirk

Hey everyone, I'm from San Francisco but have been in DF for a month or so and will be here until the middle of August. If anybody wants to meet up, shoot me an email nweyland@hotmail.com. As a side note, I'm interested in getting to know some the local punk scene, because I like the music and I want to start a documentary project. Hope to hear from you, Nathan

Hola, soy de San Francisco pero llevo un mes en DF y voy a quedarme aqui hasta los medios de Augusto. Si alguien queria conocernos, ándame un mensaje al nweyland@hotmail.com. Tambien tengo interes en la escena punk de DF, porque me gusta la musica y tambien quiero comenzar un proyecto documentario. Ojála que nos vemos, Nathan.

I am going to have a 9 hour overnight layover in Mexico City . . would it be worth it/safe enough to venture out and explore for a little bit, or would it just be best to stay in the airport?

hi, i'm from scotland and coming to live in Mexico city in a couple of weeks- i really like playing badminton, i know its not a really popular sport in mexico, but i think there is some in mexico city- i have a contact no. for the federation, but no email- i don't want to play competively, just socially. i'll be living near the centre, if anyone haas any information on any clubs etc that would be great.
Also, i dance tango a lot- i have a contact email for the tango society, but any info on tango in DF would also be great, mucho gracias, en ingais o espanol estaria bien, Ali

I was wondering if the train that does the crossing from Chihuahua to Los Mochis is reserved only for tourist or mexican as well, because when I checked the price of the Economic train, I was stunned by the price so expensive!!!!
$726 !!!!!!!

hi,
i'm going to mexico city in july,do you know any cheap but clean hostel, or hotel, near the centre, like zocalo or pink zone? i'd like to book a room before leaving, so do u know a good internet site where booking?
thank's and good time!

Hi, We are planning on going to mexico city this summer. We have looked online and can see several tours of the museums, attractions, and ruins around the area. Some of these tours are for an entire day. ARE THEY SAFE?

Hola,

I will be visiting Mexico City to attend a photojournalism workshop June 15-22. Having done some research the middle class seems to be growing in Mexico City, people that have own their homes, have a car, access to credit, can afford to raise a family, and have a few pesos left over, etc.

For the workshop we have to come up with an idea for a story that we want to tell through pictures. I think enough has been focused on street kids and drug gangs. Maybe they are more hardcore, but I would like to focus on something positive and that most people in the US are not aware of.

I am hoping to find a typical Mexico City middle class family that would let me into their world to see how they live, for a few days. Of course I have a hotel and it would not be 24x7 as I'll be spending much of the time in the class room, too.

If you know of a family that you think would like to participate in the project, or if you fit the bill, I would love to hear from you. Or if you have any suggestions for other photojournalism projects. I would be glad to provide the participant with a DVD of fantastic image of their family and their life, free of charge.

Gracias,

Douglas
www.douglasljungkvist.com

My husband and I are traveling to Mexico city in July, Please recommend a good cheap hotel in a safe area.
Thank you

Hi Guys,
I have a week vacation at the end of may, and I have the choice between these two cities... I've never been to Cuba (I'm Canadian citizen so i won't have a problem) and la Havana seems very nice city. I wil have the chance to see the city and to go to the beach (playas del este)...BUT, Mexico city is a gem. It is must see city...
I don't know which one to choose....
Any thoughts ????

Hola,

I'll be visiting Mexico City June 15-22 and I'm looking for an affordable hotel close to Rio Sena, Zona Rosa area I guess. I would like to find a place for $50 or less for a single room, but few in that range seem to offer air conditioning (which is a must for me). Any suggestions?

Cheers,

Douglas

I am flying to mexico city in July, and travelling, probably by bus, to Torreon. My plane arrives at midnight. I am trying to decide whether I should hang in the airport and catch the 7 a.m. bus to Queretaro, and there catch a bus to Torreon, or take a taxi to Terminal Norte and catch a northbound bus from there. I am meeting people, and have no desire on this trip to spend any more time than is necessary in Mexico city. If I do go to terminal Norte, what are my chances of getting a bus in the middle of the night? It seems difficult to find online schedules. If I end up sitting on a bench at either the airport or the bus terminal until morning, which of those two places would be preferable? Is there a restaurant open all night at either place?