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| Driving to Cuernavaca, MX from Laredo, TX | 11/21/2009 | Mexico Mike |
Q: My BF and I are driving from Laredo, TX to Cuernavaca, MX. We had planned to stay in Monterrey, ...
A: I suspect that you two have never driven in Mexico before, so I sincerely suggest you visit my site ...
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| RV travel in Baja and Mexico | 11/18/2009 | Linda Leonard |
Q: Linda, My husband and I have traveled extensively in mexico and baja, in our fifth wheel,for the ...
A: In our opinion, Mexico is indeed safer than the US or our home in Canada. However, as in those 2 ...
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| kids in chapala | 11/16/2009 | Ron Russell |
Q: I have 2 grandkids ages 9 and 12. I am considering moving to Lake Chapala area to enjoy the large ...
A: There are not a lot of young families, but more are moving to the area. You should contact these ...
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| Puerto Vallarta and surroundings | 11/13/2009 | Pamela Thompson |
Q: We are considering spending a couple of weeks in Mexico over the busy Christmas/New Year period. We ...
A: Hola Marion, I apologize for the delay in answering. I have been in a conference the past few days. ...
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| Vehicle registration | 11/11/2009 | Julia Taylor |
Q: We will be taking a company vehicle to mexico. Vehicle will be used for work purpose.What are the ...
A: Angie, Bringing a vehicle into Mexico is covered in depth on pages 72 -76 of my book Mexico: The ...
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| Expired Vehicle in Mexico | 11/6/2009 | Mexico Mike |
Q: I drove into Mexico and crossing into the border I got my car registered for the 6 months temporary ...
A: Carolyn, It is difficult to answer you completely because like most things dealing with regulations ...
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| Columbia Bridge Toll | 11/6/2009 | Ron Russell |
Q: Last year when I left Mexico through the Columbia Bridge near Laredo I was given some info re a pass ...
A: first of all a small warning. Friends going back to Canada last spring and again coming down in ...
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| Expired Vehicle in Mexico | 11/6/2009 | Mario González-Román |
Q: I drove into Mexico and crossing into the border I got my car registered for the 6 months temporary ...
A: There is a law in Mexico that reads "claiming ignorance of -in this case, customs regulations, ...
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| Expired Vehicle in Mexico | 11/6/2009 | Mexico Mike |
Q: I drove into Mexico and crossing into the border I got my car registered for the 6 months temporary ...
A: Carolyn, I am sorry, but I cannot give you good news. The reason for the car permits is to prevent ...
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| San Blas | 11/5/2009 | JRinPV |
Q: We will be staying in PV and then San Slas for 5 nights. What is the best way to get there? Rent a ...
A: San Blas is 230 miles by road, via Tepic, a bit less via the coast, but worse roads. A taxi would ...
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| Lodging in Cozumel | 11/3/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: I am looking for a small, furnished apt or room with a kitchenette for my mother. She is wanting to ...
A: I am not able to assist you with your request as I do not specialize in apartments in Cozumel. My ...
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| Puerto Vallarta bus station | 11/3/2009 | JRinPV |
Q: How long does it take to get from the Puerto Vallarta airport to the Chiuatlan - Pacific Line bus ...
A: It's only about a mile, see map of airport and central bus station : ...
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| border crossing | 11/2/2009 | Mario González-Román |
Q: We are wanting to drive across either the Laredo Bridge or the Columbia Bridge this coming December ...
A: In order to answer this question, please visit this page ...
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| the real true cost of a visa to retire | 11/1/2009 | Ron Russell |
Q: in Mexico by this I mean what is the monthly retirement requirement. Some of the info is very ...
A: this is the information that I received when I renewed my FM3 in Manzanillo in September of this ...
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| Car accident in Mexico | 10/30/2009 | Ron Russell |
Q: We recently had a car accident. We are wondering what will happen is they tell us the car can't be ...
A: if you have a police report and insurance information you should have no problem. Return the decal ...
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| Vacation Help! | 10/30/2009 | MéxicoMac |
Q: Hey Mac, I'm not sure if you can help me out here. A friend and I want to travel to Mexico for 2 ...
A: Hola Seth, Teotihuacán is near Mexico city, so the east coast would be closer for you. You may want ...
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| PV TO MANZANILLO BUSES | 10/28/2009 | Mario González-Román |
Q: ARE THERE ANY DIRECT OR EVEN CONNECTION BUS SERVICES FROM PVR TO MANZANILLO.CANT FIND ANY RELIABLE ...
A: If you speak Spanish try this site ...
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| mexico resorts | 10/27/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: I forgot to ask you about Gran Bahia Principe Akumal, what do you think? Thanks.
A: I have not personally seen this property but I understand it is on a great beach and it gets a lot ...
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| Cost of renting in Campeche and what is the weather like | 10/27/2009 | Ellen Fields |
Q: My husband and I are thinking of moving to Campeche. How much is does it cost to rent a 2-3 bedroom ...
A: Yes, it's a little bit cooler in Campeche than Merida... not much, but a little. Campeche is on the ...
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| safety | 10/27/2009 | Mario González-Román |
Q: Mario González-Román, I am dual citizen with Canada and Mexico. I have lived in Canada my whole live ...
A: I've been to Canada several times. Visited Ottawa, Quebec. One day, my son, daughter in law rented a ...
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| choosing between 2 resorts | 10/27/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: my family consists of myself, husband and 2 boys 9 and 11. We have never been to Mexico and have ...
A: I highly recommend the Iberostar Paraiso Beach resort. I have stayed at both and prefer the ...
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| FM 3 "Registration" | 10/23/2009 | Mexico Mike |
Q: Hey Mike, We got our FM 3's in Denver Sept 9, 2009 without hassle, went to Yucatan with the FM 3 w/o ...
A: Jeff, you have to have a Mexican address for your FM3 to be valid and you need to inform the ...
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| H1N1 flu | 10/23/2009 | Pamela Thompson |
Q: Is your hospital set up for patients who contract the H1N1 flu? Is there a doctor I could set up an ...
A: Dana, Puerto Vallarta has 6 private, state-of-the-art hospitals so there is no need to worry about ...
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| 2 related importation questions | 10/23/2009 | Ron Russell |
Q: Ron, I have some friends who are planning to come down to Mexico for a year. We have a ...
A: nationalization is difficult to do. Occasionally the Government agency responsible discovers used ...
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| need phone number | 10/22/2009 | Mario González-Román |
Q: I need the phone number that I can dial from the Us for the cable company in Mexico called SKYE. Can ...
A: I believe all you need to do is simply contact your local operator for .. assistance. Gave you two ...
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| schools in mexico | 10/22/2009 | Julia Taylor |
Q: I am attending a University here in the United States to be an elementary teacher. I need to do a ...
A: Christine, I wish I could provide you with a better answer than I can, but I am going to do my ...
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| need phone number | 10/22/2009 | Mario González-Román |
Q: I need the phone number that I can dial from the Us for the cable company in Mexico called SKYE. Can ...
A: I believe you have an incorrect comapany name. Could help you more if you explain the type of ...
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| Driving/camping | 10/21/2009 | Mexico Mike |
Q: My wife and I are thinking of doing a driving tour through Mexico. Our first choice of destinations ...
A: First of all, good for you! Driving is the best way to really see the country. In terms of your ...
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| border crossing with a Temp importation sticker | 10/21/2009 | Ron Russell |
Q: Ron, I have some friends who are planning to come down to Mexico for a year. We have a ...
A: The US Customs Agents probably won't care about your expired plates, but video cameras do record ...
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| tv, telephone, and internet | 10/21/2009 | Dale Gress |
Q: we will be calling telnor tomorrow to find out about the phone service. should we know anything ...
A: Benjamin I do not know what telnor is. I use telmex. If your neighbor will let you use the ...
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| CARS | 10/20/2009 | Ron Russell |
Q: IF I GET FM 3 OR A TEMPORARY VEHICLE PERMIT AND DRIVE TO MEXICO THEN CAN I FLY BACK TO US. CAN I ...
A: If you have an FM3 and it is up to date your vehicle can remain in Mexico and you can fly back to ...
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| Travel as a sex offender | 10/20/2009 | Mario González-Román |
Q: I am a registered sex offender and have been for 9 years. I have met all my registration ...
A: Sex offenses in Mexico are serious crimes, no joke. There is no system here of "registration". If I ...
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| Bringing a car I will purchase in MX back to Canada | 10/20/2009 | Ron Russell |
Q: My Mom who lives in Ajijic and can no longer drive her car. Medical reasons. I am going down to see ...
A: I don't know what will happen at the border when you leave. Perhaps you can turn in the paperwork ...
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| driving to PV | 10/19/2009 | Dale Gress |
Q: I am thinking to drive my van from Texas to Puerto Vallarta, to your knowledge, is safe and easy ...
A: I have driven to Mexico 6 times without any difficulty. You can contact Sanborns for insurance and ...
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| moving | 10/19/2009 | Ron Russell |
Q: Why did you move from L.C. area to Manzanillo as I am looking to move to the L.C. area? Thank ...
A: I can give you a one word answer DIVORCE. It was not my first choice. We had bought the condo on the ...
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| Working in Mexico | 10/18/2009 | Julia Taylor |
Q: I am currently in school seeking a bachelor's degree in either Spanish or International Studies. I ...
A: I don't really know how far a degree in International Studies can take you, but honestly, it doesn't ...
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| From Ixtapa to Melaque | 10/14/2009 | MéxicoMac |
Q: We will be staying in Ixtapa for a week the February, then we would like to get to Melaque. We stay ...
A: Ok Ron & Diane, I would not be able to help you much on car rentals companies. See: ...
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| From Ixtapa to Melaque | 10/14/2009 | MéxicoMac |
Q: We will be staying in Ixtapa for a week the February, then we would like to get to Melaque. We stay ...
A: Hola Ron y Diane, The best way to get to Melaque from Ixtapa depends on personal preference and your ...
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| trip to veracruz mex | 10/13/2009 | Mexico Mike |
Q: What is the best way to drive from Los Angeles Ca To Veracruz Mex, my daughter has a tennis match ...
A: Cary, That is a deceptively simple question. First of all, there are many things about driving in ...
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| Guayabitos | 10/12/2009 | Tom Plattenberger |
Q: We have been dealing with Lenor Coomber on a rental. I am a little uneasy about putting money in ...
A: .. I understand your unease. You are wise to make inquires. In this instance, you are asking me ...
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