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| Driving to Cuernavaca, MX from Laredo, TX | 11/21/2009 |
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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| Expired Vehicle in Mexico | 11/6/2009 |
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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| Expired Vehicle in Mexico | 11/6/2009 |
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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| FM 3 "Registration" | 10/23/2009 |
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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| Driving/camping | 10/21/2009 |
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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| trip to veracruz mex | 10/13/2009 |
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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| driving from los angeles to mexico city | 9/28/2009 |
Q: my mother in law is driving from los angeles to mexico city with car full of her stuff(she's moving ...
A: Yep that would be best. But she had better check to see if she can drive a US-plated car. I doubt ...
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| driving from los angeles to mexico city | 9/27/2009 |
Q: my mother in law is driving from los angeles to mexico city with car full of her stuff(she's moving ...
A: Dru, There are a number of things in your question that require serious consideration, beyond the ...
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| Medical care in Mexico | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I have a very good friend who needs a medication that is not permitted in the US, but it is ...
A: I do work with Mexican physicians on my web site www.mexicomike.com and you can read about what we ...
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| Tequisquiapan (vs Xalalpa) | 8/27/2009 |
Q: we're coming down this winter to scout out a location for spending winters. We were pretty zeroed ...
A: Jim, Have you ever been to Tequis? It is a Mexico City tourist escape for weekends. I do not know ...
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| Tequisquiapan (vs Xalalpa) | 8/27/2009 |
Q: we're coming down this winter to scout out a location for spending winters. We were pretty zeroed ...
A: Jim, First of all, good for you for thinking of these two lesser-known locales. I cover Xalapa in ...
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| Driving on an Expired Sticker | 8/26/2009 |
Q: Mike, I have been living in Monterrey for one year. It is time to renew my FM3 visa, which I have ...
A: Branden, Do not be nervous. Here is the official deal. Your car permit is supposed to be valid as ...
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| car permit continued | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have a car in Puerto Vallarta that was bought into mexico in 1987. had FM-3 and got a banjercito ...
A: Ken, You are welcome. Actually, if you can renew your FM3 then I think that your problems would be ...
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| car permit | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I have a car in Puerto Vallarta that was bought into mexico in 1987. had FM-3 and got a banjercito ...
A: Ken, This is way out of the norm. Generally, I deal with tourists who want to get back into Mexico ...
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| car permits in Mexico, more info | 8/23/2009 |
Q: First, thanks for your prompt response to my inquiry. In order to simplify my inquiry, I did ...
A: David, this was certainly an interesting saga. But you know what? It shows how those people who are ...
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| car permits in Mexico | 8/23/2009 |
Q: My friend and I drove to Mexico about Aug 1, 2009, entering at Nogales. He did not bring his ...
A: Dave, I have only once in more than 25 years of working with driving tourists heard of someone who ...
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| info on puerto vallarta | 8/13/2009 |
Q: only gringo there and my spanish wife, there is a hot springs just 20 min from my place, neat little ...
A: Ronald, I'm answering this publicly so that your link could possibly show up in a search. But I ...
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| expired vehicle permit | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I drove my vehicle into Mexico in 2006 for vacation and have yet to return my vehicle permit. I know ...
A: John, I have been told that: 1. There are not fines (for the vehicle permit). 2. That there are a ...
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| car permit | 7/20/2009 |
Q: nathalie
A: I am not sure I understand your question. However, if someone else brought your car to you (actually ...
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| Safety | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I am wondering how safe the Iberostar Paraiso Maya is as far as crime rate goes. Mainly, my ...
A: Shawn, The Cancun Corridor is perhaps the safest area of the country. However, even more important ...
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| prescription medication | 7/8/2009 |
Q: What is the policy on taking prescription medication in to Mexico? I take minocycline, an ...
A: There is no problem whatsoever. In fact, I have never in 40 years had anyone look at anything in a ...
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| Expired car permit | 5/21/2009 |
Q: .. I've been living in Cancun for 7 years and originally brought my car in from the US on a tourist ...
A: Laura, I seriously doubt it. Would I take my own advice? Absolutely. Hacienda / Banjercito ...
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| Expired car permit | 5/21/2009 |
Q: .. I've been living in Cancun for 7 years and originally brought my car in from the US on a tourist ...
A: Laura, The best thing for you to do is to go to a Hacienda office there in Cancun and ask their ...
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| Bringing US Car to Mexico | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have an FM -3 and a home in PV. I would like to drive one of my spare cars down to PV and leave ...
A: The answer is very simple. Any American can temporarily import a vehicle for six months. As am ...
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| turist permit | 5/6/2009 |
Q: how can i cancel my tourist permit with out going back to mex? i live in Michigan.
A: If you are talking about your immigration permit (FMT), you cannot. Period. You have to go back to ...
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| jungle | 4/10/2009 |
Q: My question is; I want to visit a jungle portion of Mexico that is close to Mexico City airport. I ...
A: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, so please don't shoot the messenger. There is no jungle, real ...
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| Driving through Mexico | 3/28/2009 |
Q: Really enjoy your sites and articles over the years, keep it up! For some time now, I've seen lot's ...
A: Bill, First of all, thanks for remembering. That must make you an old guy like me. You keep it up ...
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| Vehicle Permit Cancellation | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Can I still cancel (turn in) my vehicle permit at the border (Nuevo Laredo) even if it has expired ...
A: Yep, it will all be okay. Your car is in no danger of being confiscated. Quite the opposite. All ...
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| Vehicle Permit Cancellation | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Can I still cancel (turn in) my vehicle permit at the border (Nuevo Laredo) even if it has expired ...
A: Absolutely! Do not waste a moment worrying about it. Banjercito is remarkably easy to deal with. ...
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| Queretaro bus station | 3/12/2009 |
Q: Hola Mike. Have always enjoyed your insightful comments. Am driving to Queretaro and would like to ...
A: Aw heck, Jack, you made my day. Seriously though, I actually did what you want to do once (same bus ...
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| Spanish in Guanajuato - Safety | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I would like to spend 2-3 months overseas studying Spanish in the near future, preferably in ...
A: Too many people read the headlines and just won’t go to Mexico. I have answered this question in ...
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| Cancun area | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I am going to Cancun are in the next few weeks and I must admit that I am concerned with safety. I ...
A: Jay, if I did not know Mexico as I do, or have as many friends of different nationalities who live ...
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| Driving through Mexico | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I am driving through Mexico to Nicaragua in May with my Wife ,daughter (1 1/2) and another couple ...
A: First of all, congratulations on considering driving through Mexico and also wanting to see the ...
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| Train or Bus from Tijuana to PV?? | 1/8/2009 |
Q: Glancing on this great website, I can't believe it's true, but are there no trains on this route?? ...
A: The way to get to Vallarta by driving is practically a no-brainer. Drive to Nogales AZ and head ...
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| columbia bridge | 1/8/2009 |
Q: we will be traveling from san antonio to saltillo mexico...we have gone thru laredo before and found ...
A: First of all, please, please do not think that it is unsafe to drive in Mexico. While I personally ...
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| Train or Bus from Tijuana to PV?? | 1/8/2009 |
Q: Glancing on this great website, I can't believe it's true, but are there no trains on this route?? ...
A: I am going to answer the question you only alluded to first. While I will give you a ton of ...
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| car rental | 12/21/2008 |
Q: We will be going to Mayan Palace Riveria Maya, address is Cancun, Playa Del Carmen Rivera Maya Qu ...
A: Although I write about driving trips through Mexico, not short-term rentals, I have a realistic and ...
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| Getting a Mexican plate for my US 06' US truck | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to get a mexican license plate on a US vehicle with out importation of the vehicle? ...
A: The short answer is 'No.' I tried to help a guy get plates for a bucket truck a year ago, when the ...
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| travel | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Have read numerous articles by you so feel that you are the appropriate one to ask if the autopista ...
A: The toll portions of the road have been open for at least 3 years, if not more. There are 4 sections ...
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| cancel car permit | 12/11/2008 |
Q: my boyfriend never cancelled his car permit back in 2003. He still has the truck but is wrecked and ...
A: Rachel, I often get this question on my web site and I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you ...
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| Traveling from Laredo, Tx to Guanajuato, Mx | 12/6/2008 |
Q: Mike, My daughters dad who live in San Antonio but is originally from Guanajuato, Mexico wants to ...
A: Teresa, I normally don’t answer questions about safety in Mexico from this site because most ...
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| Puerto Vallarta Day Trips & Hot Springs | 11/18/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are returning for the 4th time to Puerto Vallarta and we're looking for some new ...
A: Jodie, Thanks for responding and thoughtfully at that. My web site is www.mexicomike.com and has ...
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| Puerto Vallarta Day Trips & Hot Springs | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are returning for the 4th time to Puerto Vallarta and we're looking for some new ...
A: Jodie, Follow-up. Jodie, I believe you were unduly cruel in your rating of my response and my ...
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| driving into MX Nogales to PV | 11/2/2008 |
Q: We are driving down MX 15 to PV for first time ever to bring a car down. Suggest safe stops along ...
A: The question about 'safe stops' implies that you think that there may be 'unsafe' ones. There is ...
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| Moving to Mexico | 10/3/2008 |
Q: Hey there, i am a young male (22) looking for an extended almost indefinite vacation. I am from the ...
A: Been there, done that. The short and best answer to that is that the only way you will know is to ...
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| Safety in Guanajuato | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I want to bring my family to Guanajuato, Gto form Jan to June 09. #1 concern is safety -- we hear ...
A: Ben, First, let me say that your concern is understandable due to the news coverage of bad events. ...
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| puerto vallarta to san diego | 10/1/2008 |
Q: We want to get from PV to san diego california with a 50lb dog. We can fly or drive but don't know ...
A: To the best of my knowledge, no rental car company will allow cross-border traffic. Even if they ...
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| travel within Jalisco | 10/1/2008 |
Q: How can we get from Puerto Vallarta to Lake Chapala for a few days then back again to PV? and how ...
A: It's about 385 kilometers from Vallarta to Guadalajara and could take you as little as 4 1/2 hours ...
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| puerto vallarta to san diego | 9/30/2008 |
Q: We want to get from PV to san diego california with a 50lb dog. We can fly or drive but don't know ...
A: Driving is my choice, hands down. It is less stressful on the dog and on lots of people. Crossing ...
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| Choosing a town | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I currently live in Pto. Vallarta. We no longer like it here: too noisy, messy and dirty (we now ...
A: Sandy, Your concerns about climate are easy to address. The rest of your concerns are covered at ...
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