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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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Impossible to drive in the Mexico avoiding the "Topes" (speed ramp) which are put each 100, 200 or 300 meters in the towns and their outskirts. The Mexicans slow down and pass very carefully on the topes in order to protect their car or truck because they know the repear worths a lot.More cruel : the vibrador, a serie of small speed ramps to shake the passing car.
Marijuana, cocaine, hash, etc. are illegal drugs in Mexico. The possession, purchase, sale or distribution of any or all will land you in a Mexican jail - a not-very-nice experience. Plus, when they hand out sentences for this offense, they love to give between seven and fifteen years. So once again: Stay away!!
As travelers, we should always pay a little extra attention to our belongings and our personal safety. Visiting Mexico is no exception, main port of entry is Mexico City airport and probelms might start right there. I have personally experienced close calls most everytime I've been there and I report the following:1. My colleague had his notebook stolen while processing his ticket at check-in. Despite his bag was on the floor but tightly secured between his legs, it was gone before he could realize it.2. Some areas inside the airport terminal abund with non-travelers. These people might rather be there on their mission to wait for happy occasions. I've been approached by a lady cuddling a baby, who candidly asked me to look or go to a certain direction. As soon as she approached, her "colleague" was coming to the area where we piled up some luggage. I realized it and nothing happened....
If you buy anything from a street vendor or a market, or anywhere in general, it's always a good idea to count your change straight away. Otherwise, you're bound to 'donate' a few extra pesos to whoever served you.My friend bought a hotdog from a street vendor and discovered - after we'd walked some distance - that he'd received $10 less change than he should have. Always be on your guard for this sort of thing.
Jicama is a tubor with a pleasant almost water chestnut taste. A cool cut slice is white and refreshing. Sometimes a little pepper powder and lime are used to add extra flavor. Faced with a nice slice without pepper it can be the most natural thing to just pop it into your mouth, but beware there is this clear pepper juice that can be added which will bring tears to the eyes of a 16 year old macho boy. I thought I could tolerate any hot sauce, but if I had been warned, I would not have taken the whole thing in one mouthful.
Due to globalization or whatever, many tourist market items are imported even in countries with low manufacturing costs. This goes beyond the pirate Nike shoes and other items imported from Asia. I have noted for example, Peruvian, Ecuadorian and Guatemalan craft items in Mexican tourist markets. In fact, I have met Guatemalan and Peruvian craftsmen who confirmed that they were able to sell some of their product for reselling in Mexico. A vendor might not be forthcoming about the true origin of what they sell, if he/she believes it might lose them the sale, so if it is important to you, ask carefully before you buy.
it is VERY EXPENSIVE to call the united states from mexico, especially from a hotel. it is easier, i have found, to arrange a date, time, and location for someone else to call you instead. another VT member who has recently been to mexico tells me that with the advent of phone 'calling cards,' this advice may no longer be true. perhaps you should check some of the other mexico/puerto vallarta pages to see what they say about this.
Mexicos favourite way to reduce speed, is to place speed bumps, so called topes, everywhere where they are needed and where they are not. Roads are full of them. Slowely they can get on your nerves. Not to mention it can be dangerous, as sometimes they are not well marked. Specailly at night it can be critical. Be careful when driving on your own around Mexico. If you're using public transport, don't sit at the back. It seem that the ''tope-effect'' is worst in the back ot the bus. You'll be jumping around against your will.
This Public Announcement is to alert U.S. citizens to the continuing unsettled public security situation along the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border. This Public Announcement supercedes the Public Announcement of January 26, 2005 to update the information provided. It expires on July 29, 2005. Violent criminal activity fueled by a war between criminal organizations struggling for control of the lucrative narcotics trade continues along the U.S.-Mexico border. This has resulted in a wave of violence aimed primarily at members of drug trafficking organizations, criminal justice officials and journalists. However, foreign visitors and residents, including Americans, have been among the victims of homicides and kidnappings in the border region. A power vacuum within criminal organizations resulting from the imprisonment of several of their leaders along the Mexico-U.S. border continues...
When I first traveled to Mexico, I was extremely careful with the food and water but as soon as took my flight from Mexico City to the United States I thought I was safe. Boy was I wrong!!! I had the salad and the next couple of days I paid for it (traveler's diarrhea). So even if you are being extremely careful chances are that you are going to get it in some way or form. So be careful even on your flight to your home country since there is no way to tell where your airline food is coming from or sourced from.
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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