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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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Sidewalks often have huge, deep holes in them. Most holes I've seen seem to be done purposely, probably for water evacuation. The way the holes are neatly cut out (relatively speaking) makes them difficult to spot from even a short distance. Be careful when walking of the sidewalk. Cuidate!
Check your government's travel advice on crime in Mexico, take careful note and follow it. This is not scare-mongering. Robbery - with violence - is all too common. We met a young Englishman who had been robbed at knifepoint within 20 minutes of leaving the airport terminal. He was still in shock, but he was lucky - all they took was his money. Mexico City has a particularly bad name for taxi crime and whilst there reports that the authorities are cracking down on this and other forms of crime against tourists I wouldn't be at all complacent about. The best advice about picking up a cab in the street is DON'T. Hopping into one could ruin your holiday. At the airport take a registered airport taxi and pay for it inside the terminal ); from your hotel or from a restaurant, get the desk to call you a radio cab and ask them to make a note of the licence plate number. If you must get a taxi...
The hotel we were staying at (Hotel Corona) refused to let you have any drinks in the room or you would be asked to leave. We took our drinks to the beach RIGHT IN FRONT of the hotel. There was people all over the beach and even a big party with tons of people about 50 feet from us. A man came up leading a horse- they give those "horse ride on the beach" tours all over so we thought nothing of it. He asked me for a cigarette and when I reached for my purse...so did he. I grabbed on for dear life and we struggled for awhile until he started beating me in the head. My friends started screaming at me to let go because I had no idea that he was actually hitting me with the gun in his hand. Needless to say I let go and he waved his gun at the other people with me and took their belongings as well. The ambulance people were very good to me but the police were so concerned with ruining the...
Not all cabs are safe ones. I personally know people who were "quick-kidnapped" by taxi drivers in exchange for ransom, especially outside the airport. Avoid climbing on the first cab, and avoid accepting offers from drivers who are often not officially licensed. If you need a cab, ask for directions and go to the counter inside the terminal to reserve an official service. When going to Mexico on business, I always have the companies I visit to arrange transportation for me and send a safe service.There are several cab companies in Mexico City and these have different cars and colors. Most popular vehicle is the Beetle, always missing the front seat for easier passenger access. The majority of these cars have seen better days.
As I was travelling on my own - I was very careful but it didn't help ....One day in broad daylight close to an underpass I was face to face with a 4.5 mexican waving a knife at me and spitting out spanish phrases I could not understand ...I felt almost sorry - as me with my 5.9 and cowboyboots could probably have lifted him up with one hand he was so thin and wiry...Thank god the cavalery came in form of two Americans 6.4 hunks Navy Seals on landleave from San Diego...The little mexican fled the scene quick like a weasle....
It haven't happened to me, but a friend of mine travelling with me got robbed at OCC (Cristobal Colon) Bus terminal (2nd Class). Me personally left my bags almost every day at Guarda segura on 1st class terminals, no problems at all
Whatever the situation, do not ride in a green beetle taxi. Customarily those are known as dangers as they are usually two door vehicles and once you're in the taxi, you can't get out unless the driver gets out. And if the taxi driver has something bad in mind for you, you can't get out.
..the dangerous band MARA SALVATRUCHA come from centralamerica countries, not from Mexico,.. this gang operate in the border of state of Chiapas in the border with Guatemala , they are so dangerous that they kill for pleasure, rape fur fun, and fight almost to die to be admited in the band... you can recognise them becouse they have lot of tatoos everywhere and hip hop style... beware travelers some bad histories have happened in the last months against travelers in that border.in central america new technique for robbers is..they throw a kind of jelly saying its acid, this not true, dont worry and keep your bags in hands.
Being happy with the crystal clear sea water,made me forget to shower after swimming,I used to get out of water and throw myself on the white sand,,and sun bath all day....untill....sadly I developed some kind of a rash,that required to get a physician.who gave me 2 shots,,outch!!!!and some antibiotics to take!
Recently my boyfriend and I were in El Paso, and decided to go over to Juarez for a day trip. He is a Turkish citizen, so we read up on everything ahead of time. The border webpage and various pamphlets all stated that there would be no trouble re-entering the U.S. if a traveler had the proper visa, stub, etc. However, that was not the case! They pulled my boyfriend over for questioning for 3 hours (longer than we were even in Mexico for) and put him through a whole interrogation even though he had all of the correct paperwork. I would not recommend Middle East travelers to cross the border the same way -- perhaps it is different if you book a tour, but don't walk over the bridge -- they'll put you through hell!
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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