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Dont Drink Water Cancún
18 Reviews I've been to Cancun 30-40 times and I don't believe I've ever gotten sick from bad water in the hotel zone, but there are a few things some of you need to know: 1. Chichen Itza is NOT in the Cancun...
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Health/Safety Puerto Vallarta
30 Reviews Just because someone like mightyrita on here is saying that these warnings are foolish, have been lucky not to have experienced any problems, not to say that all areas are bad, but you have to...
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General Warning Info Mexico City
59 Reviews Was there in 83. Stuck there a week as med student b/c of student Visa BS. LOTS of Rats!! Cabbies tried to rip people off go to cheap hotel in rathole hoods. Charge too much for fare. Use sitios ONLY!...
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Swimming Cabo San Lucas
9 Reviews Even though the resorts in Los Cabos are located on the Pacific Ocean you can NOT swim there. The riptides are much to strong and dangerous. There are some resorts on the bay that you can swim in as...
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Police / Tijuana Jail Tijuana
33 Reviews It's said that Tijuana Police (Policia) Officers are very friendly and helpful. On the other side I heard that Mexican police is corruptive and often want to rip especially foreign and rich hehe (US)...
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Health/Safety Mazatlán
10 Reviews Be sure you are aware of the colors of flags flying on the beaches of Mazatlan. They are as follows: Yellow Flag: Caution White Flag: Jellyfish Red Flag: Danger (usually a stong undertow, but could...
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Driving Monterrey
7 Reviews All taxis in Monterrey are painted green, most are VW, nissan or little chevy, please avoid to take taxis with black windows, just for safety, and be shure to see the taximeter running at the beginin,...
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Water Dangers Acapulco
10 Reviews * *It gets hot and is muggy in Acapulco so drinking fluids before you go out and throughout the day is a must *Once you get dehydrated, it's too late for you! You'll take days to recover which could...
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Food / Drink Ensenada
3 Reviews Food stalls like this can be seen along the road in Mexico, selling such things as cured olives--Acetunas, Bee Honey--Meil, de Abeja, Tamales de Elote or drinks. Be careful when buying any food that...
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Beware of strong sun Cancún
13 Reviews The greatest menace that we faced in Mexico, more than malaria, dengue or "Montezuma's revenge", was... the sun. It is really strong, and though taking all the recommended precautions, we all got more...
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Legal Puerto Vallarta
5 Reviews We did not have a problem driving in the area and in the remote locations we visited, but this is something that our car rental agency warned us about when we got the car. If you are stopped by the...
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Transportation Mexico City
41 Reviews In mexico city i used the metro almost every day because its sometimes far easier than facing the traffic with a car. I am tall, tanned but not dark skinned and blue eyed - not your average "mexican"...
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Other... Cabo San Lucas
11 Reviews I just saw the Gas station attendant, when you gave him 200 Peso, he shown you that you just gave 20 Peso. I had experience on this situation before. The gas station is the one locates at nearest...
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Fraud / Crime Tijuana
14 Reviews Ok since no one has posted in awhile about this I will update you. TJ is not the best place at the moment, if possible stay away. Not only is it not safe to walk around at night, but now gangs...
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Financial/Shopping Mazatlán
11 Reviews I thought when I saw what was posted,was really a warning..I suspect the post. We too went to La Jolla, which is right down the street from our timeshare..these people expected us to sell our...
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Local Dogs Monterrey
2 Reviews Dogs, in the sense we normally consider them, at least from the perspective of American or European societies, are pets. Here they are pets as well, but often are not as forgiving of trespassers as...
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Timeshare Cancún
12 Reviews It will be so much easier if you do this through a lawyer because this way, you won't have to fight or waste your money and time, and you will get the cancellation and refunds in a few days, instead...
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Attractions Puerto Vallarta
5 Reviews One thing I did not do (and learned my lesson!) was to check with the guys at the reception desk of our hotel before going to Chino's Paradise. I just relied on the information provided in the...
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Other Warnings Mexico City
22 Reviews The hardest thing about traveling in Mexico City is keeping your feet clean while you frolic all over the city in your flip-flops. Mexico City isn't the cleanest place in the world, and as anyone who...
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Drinking Water Cabo San Lucas
5 Reviews I dont know what to do every time I have been to Mexico I always get sick with a stomach virus. And I always stay away from the tap water. I think you get contamination from taking a shower and they...
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Border / Security Tijuana
9 Reviews Watch the traffic - direction signs. Do not miss the right exit driving from San Diego (I-5 or I-805) unless you want to drive a car to Mexico instead of walk there. The last U.S. exit is called...
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Weather Monterrey
3 Reviews During rain season (september-december) the rain can be very furious and intense, that is the reason because streets become into deep rivers and turn your car into a light boat. so be careful where...
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Alcohol and being safe Cancún
9 Reviews The main strip can be extremely dangerous after a few drinks. Cross at the crosswalks with the light or you may wind up going into the light. If you stand at the corner awhile someone might even help...
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Financial/Shopping Puerto Vallarta
8 Reviews On our first trip to Mexico we did find the various vendors rather startling because it was so different from home, but that's the point of traveling to foreign countries, isn't it? Now, after 11...
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Food and Restaurants Mexico City
15 Reviews There's something else you should be careful with: food!! Our food is delicious, but it can be aggressive for foreigners, whose stomachs aren't used to hot stuff. So watch what you eat. This applies...
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Most of your hotels will have one too. There are plenty around the hotel zone and you can go to a bank just like someone mentioned. It gives you pesos back too.As for credit cards you should only use them in an emergency. Too many problems with people taking the numberes off of them and using it later. Most of the credit card reciepts have your whole number printed on it plus the expiration date. So pay in pesos whenever you can and tip in American dollars.
When in Mexico, as in many other countries, visitors have to be careful not to drink the water. The local supply of drinking water is often polluted by untreated sewage which is dumped into rivers and other sources of groundwater.Although I was very careful about what I ate and drank, I still got a bout of "Montezuma's revenge." Fortunately, it hit after I returned home. I have known of a lot of people whose trips were ruined when they became sick during their vacations and had to stay in their hotel rooms near the toilet. To avoid stomach problems, do not drink the water in any form. Many places put ice cubes which are made from the local water in their drinks. Make sure drinks do not contain ice cubes, or at least make sure they are made from distilled water. Also, vegetables such as lettuce that are washed in the local water can cause illness. Do not eat salads. Only eat local fruits...
Since bad diarrhea can ruin a vacation, it does pay to use some caution with what you eat or drink. Street food is great when hot or just cooked but fruit and vegetables that you do not peel yourself do present a risk. The risk of these items is less when you get them from a high class tourist hotel tourist/restaurant. Still, I would recommend that you be cautious with salads left exposed for a long time on buffets or from places where the hygiene might be suspect. Water from old piping, street faucets or rivers and streams should be avoided, but with bottled water in easily carried sizes readily available this is easy to do. (I am old enough to remember when one had to drink sodas or beer to be safe.) I think the day of the large water bottle at the drinking fountain being refilled with ordinary untreated tap water is long gone in Mexico. Many high class hotels have purified water...
After 7pm you can not park anywhere near the beach front (not sure if it's just around San Miguel, Cozumel). We came back after dinner to find our scooter had been impounded by the police. To be honest I think they usually charge tourists whatever they like, as a local said we'd have to pay quite a bit to get it released but because by boyfriend had Mexican family they let us off.
On arrival to Mazatlan, and passing through customs, you are swarmed with people who appear to work for the airport when in reality they are paid by cut rate timeshare business to intercept you on your way to a taxi to guide you to a fast talking time share presenter. We thought we were guided to the transportation area. In reality, our luggage was loaded on the airport luggage carts ( they did ask if we wanted help), and wheeled down the walk way to the left of the taxi area in a dead end area filled with tables. There they offered us a rebate on our taxi fare to our destination if we set up an appointment to listen to their offer. We had to pay $66.00(US) up front and told it would be rebated after the presentation. DON'T DO IT. We were told by our timeshare that these places are substandard and don't come through with many of their promises. Our timeshare host (SeaGarden of the Mayan...
I was warned before I went on this trip that there may be parasites lurking in the tap water and that I was not to use it to brush my teeth. I was also warned against eating uncooked food such as salads. I broke all these rules and didn't have any stomach related problems at all threat to three weeks. In fact, it would be a waste not to try some of the salads because they are delicious!
Solamente 1 vez tomé un taxi al azar, pero fue acompañada. Recomendaría tener el telefono de radio taxis a mano, pues varias personas mexicanas me han dicho que no es seguro tomar cualquier taxi (auque son muy pintorezcos) en la calle...Sí recomendaría utilizar los buses del D.F. He tomado buses varias veces, y son muy baratos y seguros...
I didn't have a terrible experience with the taxis, but I did experience them acting like they didn't hear me saying "stop" to get those few extras bits of money our of my pocket and I experienced them driving in circles to make a little extra money.On the way back from my hostel to the airport, I had them call a friend to take me to the airport for $15. This was a much better option.
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Beware in downtown Oaxaca, walking through the markets. I was there a year ago and it was a particularly crowded day at the market. Someone pickpocketed me and I lost my wallet. Luckily, I had my money in my front pocket, but I lost my license, credit cards, etc.
Four Seasons Mexico City Mexico City
6 Reviews and 219 Opinions If you are there over the weekend, do forget to check-out the rate. We paid about US$165 excl tax...
Club Med Cancun All Inclusive Cancún
4 Reviews and 958 Opinions I spent a week at the Club Med from 18-25 May 2008 with my 12-yr old daughter and thoroughly enjoyed...
Marival Residences & World Spa Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta
6 Reviews and 313 Opinions We had a DREAM VACATION at the Marival Resort. We will be going back once or twice a year. The...
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Q: Going to Puerto Vallarta for Cino de Mayo. Never been to PV before. Any tips you can provide me?
A: I have not been to Puerto Vallarta but know about it as a popular tourist resort town. I do live next to the Mexican border and have experience with Mexicans and...
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