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| Cost of renting in Campeche and what is the weather like | 10/27/2009 |
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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| Volunteer work, Merida | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I am an Early Years specialist and I would like to come to Merida for 6 months and volunteer, ...
A: Most places that need or could use volunteers don't have the resources to keep up a website, so you ...
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| bring a car | 8/18/2009 |
Q: what is involve to send a 2009 Fiat car from Italy to Mexico can we register that car ? what are the ...
A: You can bring a car into Mexico as long as it is exactly 10 years old. The cost to import it is 15% ...
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| one-time tax exempt shipping from USA to Merida | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Hola, Ellen, Can you clarify something? I get various responses to this question. I have fm3 visa ...
A: Honestly, Jim, I'm not a lawyer and I wouldn't want to make a pronouncement on this if I wasn't ...
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| personal car in mexico | 6/15/2009 |
Q: We go to Ajijic Mexico for three months every year. We would like to take one of our cars down and ...
A: Yes, I'm pretty sure you need some sort of a visa or to be a citizen to import a car here. There are ...
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| Traveling from Merida to Palenque | 6/12/2009 |
Q: We are group of friends and we will be traveling to Mexico next week (staying till 28th June 2009) ...
A: Hola, If you have a car, that is by far the best way to go to Palenque. You can, of course, also ...
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| Moving to Merida from Canada | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I am a Canadian living on a government disability,CPP (I am 55) I want to move to Merida to live ...
A: The best thing I can do is direct you here to our recent article which outlines how much many things ...
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| travelling | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I am travelling over land from Tucson's into mexico, I was wondering if you could tell me the ...
A: Jodi, You should probably talk to someone in Tuscon about how to get to the border. I imagine you ...
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| travelling | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I am travelling over land from Tucson's into mexico, I was wondering if you could tell me the ...
A: Jodi, You don't say where in Mexico you are going... it's a big country. Generally, the easiest, ...
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| transportation from cancun to chetumal | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I'm flying into Cancun and need to get to Chetumal. Do you know if there are any one way car rentals ...
A: I asked my assistant, Beatriz, who travels often to Chetumal, this question. Here is her rather ...
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| Travel Cancun to Merida | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Hola Ellen. My partner Christine and I are planning our next and hopefully definitive trip to Merida ...
A: The exact state of the situation to go from the airport to the bus terminal... I don't know. But I ...
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| Shipping a small package | 4/22/2009 |
Q: My mom lives in Progreso, Yucatan. I have sent mail and packages to here for Christmas, birthday, ...
A: Megan, The way to be 100% sure it gets to your mom would be to send it Fedex or UPS. Fedex has the ...
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| living in merida,progresso.or other nearby | 3/18/2009 |
Q: want to live the area, learn spanish, find work and rent a living space. have an income of 300us a ...
A: No, I don't know of a place you could contact in advance. The one place you might find ads is in the ...
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| living in merida,progresso.or other nearby | 3/17/2009 |
Q: want to live the area, learn spanish, find work and rent a living space. have an income of 300us a ...
A: Rodney, It won't be easy, but it can be done. You can find a house to rent for $100 or $150 US per ...
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| Travel - vacation | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend and I are planning a vacation for summer 2010. We were invited to go with her family ...
A: Only you can answer that question. Disneyworld is a land of indulgence, rides and giftshops. Cancun ...
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| transport Chichen Itza to Merida | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My friend & I are taking a bus from Cancun to Chichen Itza and will be staying over night. What kind ...
A: There are several buses scheduled from Piste (the little town right next to Chichen Itza. The bus ...
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| progresso | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I am going on a cruise in 2 weeks to Progresso. Currently our plans are to get off the boat (i ...
A: .. It's not often that I get such an easy question! The beach is AT the other end of the pier in ...
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| bus travel to Chichen Itza | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Ellen, I am planning a trip to Yucatan in March. I've already set up airport transfer from Cancun ...
A: I'm sure there are busses from Chichen Itza to the bus station in Cancun, but not necessarily to the ...
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| Health Care in Merida | 12/20/2008 |
Q: We are thinking of retiring in Merida and would like to know about health care services and where ...
A: Olga, I have written extensively on our website Yucatan Living about these issues. You can read ...
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| Teaching English on the Yucatan Peninsula | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Could you please help me! I am looking to find a job teaching English at the start of August / ...
A: Claudene, This list of local schools that teach Spanish should give you a good starting point... ...
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| chichen itza | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Greetings Ellen, I will be traveling with my son from Cancun to Chichen Itza on a Thursday and back ...
A: Your trip sounds like a lot of fun! First of all, you will be as safe here in the Yucatan as you ...
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| mini retirement | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My husband and I want to come to Merida for a month to check out if we want to live there and ...
A: Judy... The first place you probably want to check out is the Merida English Library ...
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| Importing a Toyota Land Cruiser from Tokyo to Oaxaca | 11/6/2008 |
Q: My firm (Winstone Group, a Japanese legal entity) will purchase a used (9 year old) Toyota Land ...
A: Hola, Alberto I don't know the answer, but here's someone who will. This is a customs agent here in ...
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| inexpensive rental property in Merida | 10/12/2008 |
Q: We have searched the internet for something inexpensive we might be able to rent& visit Merida in ...
A: Well, you might want to start here: http://www.yucatanliving.com/category/vacation-rentals Also, ...
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| importing a car to Mexico | 10/2/2008 |
Q: We have a small house in San Crisanto where we spend the winter on a tourist visa. We are Canadian ...
A: As I understand it, you can bring your car into Mexico as tourists. But it can only stay as long as ...
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| import boat | 9/22/2008 |
Q: can i import new 2008?? or does the new 1998 law pertain to boats also
A: I have no idea about a boat. You'll need to call a customs agent... here's one I have heard of: ...
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| Teaching in Merida | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I would love to teach English in Merida. How can I find language schools that would potentially ...
A: Benjamin, I really don't know about the TEFL requirement, but in this article, you will find a list ...
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| Retiring in Mexico | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I am a single almost to be 63 yrs old and looking for inexpensive and safe place to retire on my ...
A: Merida can still be a very inexpensive place to live, if you live like a local. You'll want to rent ...
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| moving | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I am moving to merida on january, and i wanto to know if there are good, clean, not expensive, and ...
A: Storage units are not a big business here like they are in the States, because most Mexicans don't ...
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| Driving to the Yucatan | 8/3/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have sold our home in the U.S. and are moving to Progreso at the end of this month ...
A: Woo-hoo!! Lucky you! Tampico: ugh. not my favorite place, but maybe we missed the good part. We got ...
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| rentals in Merida | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I am planning to relocate to Merida from Mexico City in December. I will be in Merida for two weeks ...
A: Hola, Frank! I suggest you call Georgia Charuhas to see if she has a rental available. ...
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| travel between merida and palenque | 7/24/2008 |
Q: My wife and I will be in Hacienda Temozon, close to Merida, in early December and we would take a ...
A: We have driven the road between Merida and Palenque (the road you would take) three or four times. ...
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| Yucatan Shipping | 7/8/2008 |
Q: May I trouble you for one more request? The US DHL is a big maze in the US and I have not been able ...
A: Here in Mexico, very little business is done by email. You will get a lot farther if you call on the ...
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| Yucatan | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I am sorry for that fact that I am about to ask a zillion questions but I can't find the answers any ...
A: Hola, Stephanie... I will answer your questions as best I can. 1. Yes, there is Fedex and DHL ...
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| Chuburna Puerto | 6/18/2008 |
Q: We would like to know if there are a number of Americans living in this area and what shopping is ...
A: Yes, there are a lot of Americans and Canadians with homes in this area, as well as Chelem, Progreso ...
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| Nationalizing a car | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I have heard recently that there are new restrictions as of March; ie that only 1998 vehicles can be ...
A: Heinz, We have also heard that Mexico has put a new law into effect that only 10 year old cars may ...
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| From Cancun to Palenque | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My friends and I are planning to travel from Cancun to Palenque. We are 6 people. Do you suggest ...
A: Although with six people you could probably justify the cost of a car, you might have a more ...
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| reliable chiropractor | 5/2/2008 |
Q: i am in cancun now and my back is in a great deal of pain, but I can't find anyone who could ...
A: I don't know any in Cancun, but there is an American here in Merida who used to work in Cancun. His ...
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| bus travel | 4/26/2008 |
Q: D I am very excited to be visiting the Yucatan in June. I am planning a trip which starts in ...
A: Irma, It is possible to take a bus (without a tour) to Chichen Itza. You will need to go to the ...
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| FM3 | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have purchased land near San Felipe and I assume I need to get a FM3. Does my wife and kids need ...
A: It is my understanding that you don't need an FM3 just because you own land here. You can stay for ...
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| Cozumel | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Visiting Cozumel by cruise boat Sept 29,Monday 8am-10pm.My wife and I want a quiet beach ...
A: I'm not an expert on Cozumel but I have been there a few times. Our favorite place is called the ...
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| Chelem beach | 3/26/2008 |
Q: We are looking into a place in Chelem for August. The owner says it does not need air conditioning ...
A: It's really relative and depends on the person. It can get very hot in this general area in August. ...
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| living and working in Chetumal with family | 3/23/2008 |
Q: My family and I are thinking seriously about moving to Mexico; specifically Chetumal. My dad lives ...
A: Hola, Abby! In general, there are very few if any jobs for foreign healthcare professionals in ...
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| Mexico | 3/8/2008 |
Q: sorry for disturbing you i would like to ask some questions about mexico 1. What hotels are good and ...
A: You ask a lot of very general questions, so I am going to suggest that you do more research on the ...
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| driving from cancun to chichen itza in night | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Your answers to few other questions are very clear and answered a lot of my questions. As a local, ...
A: Hola, Dhaval... As someone who has done this drive many times, I would personally NOT drive at ...
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| Auto importation question | 2/18/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been living in Paamul, Q. Roo for the past 13 years where we own a dive resort. ...
A: Hola, John... I am not aware of the requirement to for FM-2 holders to drive a Mexican-registered ...
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| Beach rentals | 1/30/2008 |
Q: We are heading to the Yucatan in a few weeks. I have visited your site frequently and as a result ...
A: If you want to be near a village, look for rentals in Chelem, Chuburna, Telchac or Chicxulub. ...
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| Distance in Yucatan | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Can you please tell me how far are those towns (km, hours drive) : - Cancun to Tulum ? - Tulum to ...
A: Well, I can tell you how long it takes to drive between those towns... Cancun to Tulum is about 1.5 ...
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| First Vacation | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My best friend and I are planning a vacation for the Fall of 08....Is that a good time of year to ...
A: Yes, it's a great time to come here. September and October are still within hurricane season, ...
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| Bus Travel inthe Yucatan | 1/9/2008 |
Q: This is a great way to get information. Thank you so much ! We are landing in Cancun and wanting to ...
A: As far as I know, there is no bus to Merida from the Cancun airport. You need to go to the Cancun ...
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| Importing Cars | 1/4/2008 |
Q: My wife and I would like to import some cars to Mexico. I am a Canadian citizen and my wife has ...
A: Axel, I think your best bet would be to call a customs broker in Progreso and ask them those ...
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| Monthly rent in Merida | 12/29/2007 |
Q: My wife and I are both retired and are intersted in Merida. We are thinking of renting a place in ...
A: At this writing, $800 a month rent is certainly reasonable. You may not be close to the zocalo for ...
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| rentals in PV Mex | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Fields My wife and are considering staying in PV MEX for the winter months now that we are ...
A: Greetings, I'm not sure what you mean by "PV MEX". If you mean Puerta Vallarta, which is on the ...
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| Chuburna de hidalgo | 12/9/2007 |
Q: Can you describe Chuburna de hidalgo, I see a small house I am interested in for retirement. I am ...
A: Chuburna (as it is known) is a neighborhood north of the Centro. You can't walk to the Centro from ...
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| Merida and transport | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I can't find the bus schedule from Chichen Itza to Merida. How frequently to buses leave and do I ...
A: Hola, I doubt the Chichen Itza bus schedule is on the web. I don't know how frequently they leave, ...
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| Transport | 11/7/2007 |
Q: We are planning to visit the area in November this year. For the second week we are staying in the ...
A: Normal taxis from the airport are a little expensive, but they are regulated. Just find out what the ...
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| driving | 11/2/2007 |
Q: We will be entering Mexico this Sunday Nov 1 at Matamoras-any ideas of the route to travel to avoid ...
A: Hmmm... I've done that drive at least five times and have never heard of Catazaja. I just checked ...
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| driving | 11/2/2007 |
Q: We will be entering Mexico this Sunday Nov 1 at Matamoras-any ideas of the route to travel to avoid ...
A: There are really only two ways to go south....along the coast or through Mexico City. So, to avoid ...
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| Transport | 10/17/2007 |
Q: We are planning to visit the area in November this year. For the second week we are staying in the ...
A: Hola again! There are many nice accommodations in Merida Centro. At the low budget end, one of my ...
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| Transport | 10/15/2007 |
Q: We are planning to visit the area in November this year. For the second week we are staying in the ...
A: Hola! I'm not sure what "main sites" you are referring to, but I'm going to assume you mean Mayan ...
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| Bus to Chicken Itza or Valladolid | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I arrive in Cancun at 1500 and want to go to Chicken Itza. Are there any first class buses that ...
A: I must say I don't know about the exact bus schedule from the airport to Piste or Valladolid, but I ...
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| Car Importation Fees from US to Mexico | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I am selling an SUV in California and have been given an offer to buy from Mexican nationals who ...
A: As I understand it, if a car is over 10 years old, you can import it into Mexico by paying the 15% ...
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| October Clothes | 10/2/2007 |
Q: Hola Ellen, You were kind enough to answer some Merida questions for us a while back. We are ...
A: Hola, First of all, thanks for all the compliments and we're so glad that you like Yucatan Living! ...
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| beach rentals in Progreso area | 10/1/2007 |
Q: but isn't completely remote either (we have two teenagers). What are the beaches/ villages like in ...
A: The beaches are Gulf beaches, not Caribbean beaches. They are the difference between Tampa and Key ...
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| beach rentals in Progreso area | 10/1/2007 |
Q: but isn't completely remote either (we have two teenagers). What are the beaches/ villages like in ...
A: Hola, You didn't mention when you would be going. These areas are all a lot more fun (for teenagers) ...
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| Short visit to Mexico - Help | 9/21/2007 |
Q: We are planning a short visit for about 3-4 days to Mexico during thanks giving this year. Our main ...
A: Hola! First of all, no. I would not fly into Ciudad del Carmen. Fly into Villahermosa and you are ...
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| Living in Merida | 9/19/2007 |
Q: My question is very simple. How much money would it take a month to live comfortably in Merida if ...
A: We get asked this question a lot, and it is very difficult to answer. You can live high on the hog ...
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| cooking appliances | 7/23/2007 |
Q: As we work through our small renovation, the question remains: To purchase a stove or a cooktop. ...
A: We have lived without an oven for over five years. We're building a new house now, and we're going ...
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| from cancun to chetumal | 7/22/2007 |
Q: We are arriving at Cancun 12:30 pm on Oct 25 and would like to get to Chetumal as soon as possible. ...
A: From the Cancun airport, its best to take a taxi to the bus station in Cancun. At the bus station, ...
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| Interested in working in Mexico | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I am a 21 year old travel and tourism student in New Brunswick Canada. I will be graduating from my ...
A: I really don't have any experience with working in Cancun, but I know a few people who do. I ...
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| Internet in Chuburna Puerto | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I visit your site regularly, and was suprised to run across you here also and realize it is the same ...
A: Hola! I don't know anyone who lives in Chuburna but a friend of mine who lives in Telchac Puerto ...
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| Merida retirement | 7/6/2007 |
Q: We are flying in to Merida for a week in Mid-October. I have spent the last several months ...
A: Hola, Tom. Thank you for the compliment on our website, yucatanliving. There are a number of ...
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| Non-touristy places | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Last winter my husband and I had a great time on Isla Mujeres at a small, Mexican hotel (Roca Mar)on ...
A: Cozumel has some nice beaches with small hotels on the east side of the island. No big hotel would ...
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| Non-touristy places | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Last winter my husband and I had a great time on Isla Mujeres at a small, Mexican hotel (Roca Mar)on ...
A: Yes, I think you would find something similar on Isla Holbox, but the water there is more Gulf-like ...
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| Merida to Holbox Island | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I'm going to be in Merida for a conference the first week of July and would like to visit Holbox ...
A: Hola, Jan.... It won't take more than a day to get there, but it might take the greatest part of ...
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| Living & working in Yucatan | 6/24/2007 |
Q: we are from the UK and my husband and I are considering a job opportunity I have to work in the ...
A: Hola, First of all, you didn't say which part of the Mayan Riviera you are considering, and it does ...
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| Buying pre-construction in the Yucatan | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I'm thinking about buying a pre-construction house near Cancun. The builder and the real-estate ...
A: Hola, Since both the builder and real estate company are American, perhaps you can sign the contract ...
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| Vacation rental in Chicxulub | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are thinking about renting a house on the beach for a week in February 2008. We're ...
A: Hola, Emily... Do you have to worry about not speaking Spanish? No, not really. You won't be able to ...
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| winter rental | 5/9/2007 |
Q: Ellen: May husband and I are interested in a winter rental for 2008. Could you tell me something ...
A: Hola! Progreso is indeed the largest town of the ones you mention, and the largest along the beach. ...
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| Driving from Cancun to Palenque | 4/16/2007 |
Q: We will be traveling to Mexico May 10 through 17. The first leg of our trip will consist of ...
A: Hola, Cancun to Palenque seems to me like it would take longer than 5.5 hours. I assume you plan to ...
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| car travel in Mexico and CA | 4/8/2007 |
Q: We are recently back in San Carlos, Sonora after a 1 year trip from here to Panama and back by ...
A: Hola, There is a website about the Yucatan that will give you info about driving there: ...
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| long stays in Chicxulub area | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I have so many questions that I don't know where to start. Is any one beach area better than another ...
A: Hola, I think that the merits of each individual beach are argued a lot, without a definitive ...
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| cost of living | 2/21/2007 |
Q: My husband and I want to buy a very small home and retire in the Chuburna/Chelem area. I would like ...
A: This is indeed a difficult thing to answer, but I'll do my best with what I know. Here's the ...
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| safety and crime | 2/9/2007 |
Q: A recent article in a Connecticut newspaper talked about the recent brazen dalight killings by drug ...
A: Should you be concerned? Not for your own safety, no. First of all, asking if it is safe in Cozumel ...
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| Merida Retirement | 2/8/2007 |
Q: Ellen, I'm going to retire next year (at 65, and no health issues)and would like to move to the ...
A: Hola, Steve... In order to get your FM3 visa to stay in Mexico, you need to show (every year) ...
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| Cancun to Chichen Itza | 2/2/2007 |
Q: we're flying into Cancun at 3pm on a Wednesday and want to get up to Chichen Itza to see the light ...
A: It is ambitious to arrive in Cancun at 3 pm and make it to Chichen Itza by 8 pm, but I think it is ...
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| cost of living | 1/9/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are thinking of moving to the Yucatan, Merida area. If you could possibly tell me ...
A: The brief answer to this question is that you CAN live more cheaply here, but you can certainly ...
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| Palenque area | 12/31/2006 |
Q: After looking through the bio's of experts you were the closest to where I'm looking. I would love ...
A: Both Palenque and San Cristobal are well worth visiting and spending a good amount of time. I have ...
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| Isla Mujeres | 11/14/2006 |
Q: We are visiting Isla for the first time in Feb. Is there a place to snorkel right off of the beach?
A: I recall that the last time we visited Isla Mujeres, we had to go offshore to a reef in order to get ...
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| car travel in the Yucatan | 10/26/2006 |
Q: We will be traveling in the Yucatan in March 2007. What is the best source of detailed road maps? I ...
A: The best source of detailed road maps are here in Mexico. They are called Guia Rojo. They come in a ...
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| shippin stuff to Yucatan | 10/14/2006 |
Q: Ellen, Do you have a chat name and service? AOL or Yahoo? Re: the shipping. Having been in ...
A: I don't use chat services, actually. I'm too busy at the moment... Regarding shipping your ...
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| shippin stuff to Yucatan | 10/13/2006 |
Q: Hmm,where to start. My father in law has signed the esrituras granting us his family place in ...
A: Congratulations on being given a house in the Yucatan! Five years ago, we spent thousands of ...
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| requariments to import a car. | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I'm planning to buy a car for my parens Im currently a recident of USA my husband is a citizen, my ...
A: Veronica, In order to have an American-bought car in Mexico, you have to either have an FM3 visa ...
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| transportation/real estate | 9/25/2006 |
Q: A friend and I will be in San Miguel de Allende this November...to get to Merida from San Miguel, is ...
A: Yes, you can take a bus from San Miguel to Merida. You probably have to go through Mexico City. ...
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| merida, mex | 9/5/2006 |
Q: i will look into the suggested web sites. my particular problem however seems to be that i ...
A: As you said,this is not a decision I can make for you. It *is* hot and muggy in Merida about four or ...
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| merida, mex | 9/3/2006 |
Q: i am planning a trip to merida/progresso in oct. i am told there is ferry service avail. from fla ...
A: Hola, Lloyd... It sounds like you are a good candidate for living in the Yucatan Peninsula...but ...
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| ANY SCHOOLS FOR AMERICAN KIDS? | 8/7/2006 |
Q: We are thinkign about moving to Merid, I lived there from 1981-1986 and I loved the life style ...
A: Hola, As far as I know there are no American schools in Merida. Well, there is one just starting but ...
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| Expat retirement | 7/26/2006 |
Q: Is renting a 'turn-key' house/condo easy for expat (US)retirement? Humidity - oppressive? Is ...
A: Yes, it is easy to rent a turn-key house. Easier to rent one from another expat unless you speak ...
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| cancun to miami | 7/20/2006 |
Q: is there anyway we can get our car to Florida from cancun area by water?
A: There used to be a ferry called the Yucatan Express. You can find out about that and the service ...
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| driving the highway | 7/3/2006 |
Q: We want to visit Chichen Itza but do not want to do the 12 hour tour from Cancun. How safe is it to ...
A: Hola, Terry! I think driving to Chichen Itza is a great idea. The carretera to Chichen Itza is ...
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| 2nd class bus station | 7/1/2006 |
Q: If I were taking a cab into Merida from the airport, heading for Parque Santiago, is it possible I ...
A: By the second class bus station, I assume you mean the one to the south of town. This station is on ...
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| Playa Del Carmen | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I am traveling to Playa Del Carmen later this month. I am wondering about getting my eyes checked ...
A: I have heard of people getting their eyes done here in Merida and being very happy with the result. ...
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| accomodations | 3/25/2006 |
Q: Ellen, My family and I are going to The Reef at Playacar. I didn't make the reservation and I know ...
A: As they used to tell us in school (though we didn't believe them...), there are no stupid (or ...
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| buying pre-construction house in yucatan | 3/2/2006 |
Q: Like others, I am thinking about purchasing a house in Yucatan. Do I need to set up my own ...
A: Only a lawyer (a notario, as they are called here) can set up a fideicomiso. It is a trust between ...
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| Living & working in Yucatan region | 2/27/2006 |
Q: I am a Canadian who is interested in moving to Mexico, specifically the Yucutan area. I lived ...
A: Well, it's great that you can speak Spanish. That will certainly help. I would imagine that you ...
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| purchase of beach house | 2/16/2006 |
Q: I am in the early stage of gathering information on puchasing a beach house. I am aware of the ...
A: Hola, The estimated costs are somewhat different, depending on which area of Mexico you buy in. The ...
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| Short term living in MX, with good internet connection | 12/10/2005 |
Q: I am a mechanical engineer from Denver, in the midst of a career change, starting a software ...
A: YOu can stay in Mexico for 90 days with a tourist visa. You can fly into Cancun and stay in Playa ...
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| Merida Markets | 11/23/2005 |
Q: I am interested in the location of the markets in Merida. I have a Merida map and will be coming in ...
A: Sorry this took me so long to answer....I was on a short vacation. Anyway, the main mercado in ...
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| Road trip | 8/12/2005 |
Q: I would imagine my question pertains to any part of Mexico as well as your particular area of ...
A: Having lived here four years, it seems to me that there is less crime here than in the US, despite ...
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| Yucatan in general | 7/15/2005 |
Q: I really dislike posing a general information question rather than specifics, but the Yucatan is one ...
A: I think what most of us like about living in Merida and the Yucatan is: -inexpensive living -cheap ...
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| passports for children | 6/20/2005 |
Q: we are traveling from california to cozumel next month with our children, ages 6 & 8, we are getting ...
A: Obviously, your kids are not going to be handling their passports or exchanging money. And I can't ...
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| Cost of living in Yucatan and Riviera Maya | 3/22/2005 |
Q: Having spent a lot of time in Cancun over the last few years, I can assure you that grocery prices ...
A: You see? Three years here and I'm thinking like a Yucatecan :-) Yucatecans are known for being ...
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| Cost of living in Yucatan and Riviera Maya | 3/21/2005 |
Q: My husband and I are planning to move to Puerto Aventuras in Quintana Roo. We have taken into ...
A: Dorothy... I live in Merida, which is a little cheaper than Puerto Aventuras, mostly because its ...
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| Truss factory | 3/14/2005 |
Q: I was thinking with the advent of NAFTA that perhaps Mexico would be a good place to build a truss ...
A: 1. Mexico does NOT have an abundance of wood. It has similar or worse environmental problems as many ...
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| Am reaching Mexico city airport... | 3/4/2005 |
Q: Am reaching Mexico city airport at 8.30 in the evening. Pls tell me the best way to go to puebla . I ...
A: I've only driven from Mexico City to Puebla once, but my impression is that it is an hour or two ...
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| Merida - Info | 2/22/2005 |
Q: We are visiting Merida next month (March) and would like to visit Uxmal. We would like to not take ...
A: I think my friend Trudy, from Iluminado Tours, has the perfect solution for you. She runs ...
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| Your opinion on The Yucatan as a New Home | 2/19/2005 |
Q: Our research tells us that in Majahual a cruise ship docks once weekly in the off-season and daily ...
A: ok, now that you've told me a little more, we can talk :-) if you want to just support yourself, i ...
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| Your opinion on The Yucatan as a New Home | 2/19/2005 |
Q: A co-worker and I are exploring the idea of relocating from the USA to the Costa Maya region. We ...
A: Hola, I would have to know more about what you plan to do in order to give you honest pros and ...
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| lang. programs/ rentals | 2/10/2005 |
Q: I may have written before...new ques. I want to study Spanish for about 4 weeks but would also like ...
A: Hola, Nydia... Hiking in the Yucatan is not a formal affair. You can walk around the ruins, and ...
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| Life in Merida | 2/1/2005 |
Q: I have never been to Merida, but have always wanted to go. I plan to visit somewhere between ...
A: .. Merida is very different, so you should definitely visit before you decide to move. Having said ...
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| long term housing/Merida | 1/28/2005 |
Q: I am very well-travelled on the West side of Mexico and Mexico City, generally, but have never been ...
A: Hola! There are two places in Merida that I know of like what you are looking for: ...
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| Travel to Merida | 1/21/2005 |
Q: How hard would it be to travel from Mexico City to Merida by bus?
A: It should be fairly easy....lots of people do it everyday. You will probably have to go via another ...
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| Starting an ecotour business | 1/1/2005 |
Q: My partner and I are interested in selling our properties in Maine and moving to the coast south ...
A: Well, congratulations and good luck. As far as I know, there are a few websites with information ...
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| Bus travel from Cancun to Oaxaca | 12/24/2004 |
Q: One concern we have about renting a car is that we both don't speak Spanish. I can manage a few ...
A: Hola Ashwini! Well, take a Spanish/English dictionary with you, bottled water and a sense of ...
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| Bus travel | 11/26/2004 |
Q: I will be in Xalapa near Vera Cruz. Want to travel by bus to Akumal south of Cancun on Dec 26th. I ...
A: I'm sure there is a way to take a bus from Veracruz to Merida. Probably through Villahermosa. Just ...
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| jungle | 11/16/2004 |
Q: I would like to take a Mexican vacation to see jungle near the coast. What coastal tourist cities ...
A: If you are talking about Ensenada, you are probably referring to the West Coast of Mexico (it has an ...
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| travel | 11/10/2004 |
Q: Ellen - thanks in advance for your availability to answer questions. My husband and I are ...
A: There are many places right downtown where you can buy a cellphone. I would suggest buying a Telcel ...
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| Dentistas- dental work | 11/6/2004 |
Q: I am going to be in Merida from the 11th - 23rd of this month. Can you give me a referral of a good ...
A: Try reading this page first: http://www.yucatantoday.com/culture/eng-healthcare.htm I personally ...
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| Buses to Chichen Itza | 10/23/2004 |
Q: We are arriving in Cancun airport in January and would like to get to Chichen Itza - can you tell me ...
A: Hola! I don't know of buses to Chichen Itza from the airport. I believe you have to go to the bus ...
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| merida | 10/23/2004 |
Q: I am traveling around the world on a fellowship to took at food culture and storytelling. I am ...
A: Hola, Selina... What a wonderful opportunity for you. I don't know of any apartments for rent ...
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| car rental | 10/12/2004 |
Q: I'm sure you've answered this in the past, but I'm having difficulty finding out what kind and how ...
A: Hola Sharon, I think this is really a personal decision based on your sense of security versus your ...
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| travel in northeastern Mexico | 10/7/2004 |
Q: A group of us (husbands and wifes) want to visit Mexico in January for a week. We are all in our ...
A: Hola Ray, First, a confession. We live in the Yucatan and don't stay at all-inclusive resorts, so ...
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| gyms | 8/8/2004 |
Q: Are their any good gym in Merida? I'm a weight lifter.
A: I'm NOT a weightlifter, so I don't know how to tell you if the gyms are good or not. But there are ...
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| flights from Cancun to Puebla | 7/26/2004 |
Q: I want to get from Cancun to Puebla at some point towards the end of the first week of august and ...
A: You should be able to fly from Cancun to Puebla for less than $300. Call Dennis at Yucatan Trails ...
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| documentation for minors | 7/16/2004 |
Q: My family and myself will be traveling to Mexico (Near Playa de Carment) next month. I will be ...
A: I have flown many times with minor children (my own and stepchildren). You absolutely HAVE TO have ...
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| buses | 7/13/2004 |
Q: I would like to travel by bus from Oaxaca to Cancun or Merida and I was wondering if it was possible ...
A: Yes, it is possible. Go to this page and look up some of the information on the different bus line ...
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| Bus travel | 7/1/2004 |
Q: We are planign a trip to Mexico,Guatmala and possibly south in October and NOvember thsi year. I ...
A: There is information here: http://www.yucatantoday.com/eng-transportation.htm on the bus schedules ...
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| travel to cancun | 6/28/2004 |
Q: plan to travel to cancun from Athens Greece. I would be grateful if you could provide me for some ...
A: In my experience, it is not easy to find non-touristy places in Cancun. But just a short 45 minutes ...
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| photography in merida | 6/14/2004 |
Q: i am a still photographer traveling to merida in july or august to photograph a brochure for a small ...
A: My husband and I are photographers (we do lots of hotels around here), but he's the boss when it ...
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| Buying Property | 6/4/2004 |
Q: I am looking at buying a house in Xcalat. What are the restrictions on buying as a foreigner and ...
A: Do you mean Xcalak? On the Caribbean north of Chetumal? The only restrictions on buying as a ...
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| Long Term Rental in Merida | 6/1/2004 |
Q: My wife and I are seriously considering retiring in Merida. Would appreciate any advice or ...
A: There are many good places to retire around here. I think coming down and renting first is a very ...
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| travel from mexico city | 5/24/2004 |
Q: Cheers for answering question, but already checked out bus websites and been quoted $900!! These ...
A: The cost to take a bus first class from Merida to Cancun (a 3.5 hour trip) is about $190 pesos or ...
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| travel from mexico city | 5/22/2004 |
Q: i am trying to find info on travel costs from mexico city to yucatan, merida, campeche, or areas ...
A: That cost seems about right. The most direct way to get answers to your questions would be to use a ...
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| Visiting Tulum & Chitcin Itza | 5/14/2004 |
Q: Ellen, 4 of us will visit Cancun in Jan 2005. We want to visit Tulum and Chitcin Itza.We're ...
A: Yes, you should make a reservation for a car prior to arrival. Since it sounds like its your first ...
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| Merida Religous/Cult Holiday | 5/12/2004 |
Q: This may seem like a strange email. After 4 years, I am still puzzled by events that happened to me ...
A: Lydia... The Mayans can be a very mysterious people. I have never heard of a holiday at that part of ...
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| Chiropractors in the yucatan | 4/29/2004 |
Q: I am a Chiropractor currently practicing in England. I would like to eventualy move to the Yucatan, ...
A: Yes, this is perfectly feasible. I know of chiropractors from France and the US who practice here. ...
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| Transport Inquiry | 4/26/2004 |
Q: In mid may, we are planning to visit Chinchen Itza & Uxmal & want to stay in Mayaland Hotel ...
A: Hola, Pradeep. No, I don't think there is any direct public transportation between Chichen Itza and ...
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| distance and travel | 3/30/2004 |
Q: how far from merida to tulum? to playa del carmen? whats the best way to travel? i am not into the ...
A: Hola! Merida to Tulum is about a 3 hour drive. You take the carretera towards Cancun, then turn ...
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| Winter retreat | 3/29/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Here is a better picture of what I am looking for and what I can afford. ...
A: That extended explanation does help. I think you will find what you are looking for on the beach in ...
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| Restaurant Possibilities in Merida and Valladolid | 3/28/2004 |
Q: Have you ever been in Akumal ? Perhaps our paths crossed as I lived there for many years. I am in ...
A: Hola, Cristina... A new good restaurant is always welcome, and would do well, I´m sure, in Merida. ...
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| Winter retreat | 3/28/2004 |
Q: I live in upstate NY. I am looking for a place to stay in Mexico next February and March, maybe ...
A: Hola Don, There are plenty of barking dogs here in Mexico...its just part of life. I would suggest ...
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| Merida / Progreso | 3/16/2004 |
Q: We'll be arriving at Progreso for a few hours via a cruise ship. Since we are limited in time, what ...
A: My vote would be to get a taxi to take you to Dzibilchaltun. These are ruins about 20 minutes from ...
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| Bus travel and schedules in the Yucatan | 2/16/2004 |
Q: I will be traveling to Merida w/ my mom (she is 79 years old). After spending 4 or 5 days in Merida ...
A: Hola... I do believe that not many buses originate from Valladolid, as you mention. I looked at ...
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| Travel by bus from Cancun to Chichen Itza | 2/13/2004 |
Q: Ellen, Thanks so much! I am now thinking of staying overnight in Chichen Itza. First, should I ...
A: I think it would be a good idea to reserve your room at Chichen Itza. You didnt say exactly when you ...
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| Travel by bus from Cancun to Chichen Itza | 2/12/2004 |
Q: I understand this is not "specifically" your area, but thought you may be able to help. I would ...
A: Almost everyone in Cancun speaks English these days. And if you are staying in any of the hotels on ...
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