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Travel to Mexico
Me | 09/28/2014 | Bushwon

Posted on 09/28/2014 6:05:57 PM PDT by Freedom56v2

Daughter is traveling to Mexico City, and I am looking for some useful travel references...some first-hand Freeper info/advice, or books/websites that have a "step-by-step" account of what to expect when she arrives at the airport.

She has never traveled to a Mexico (or any other country forthat matter), and it has been a long time since I traveled to Mexico, so I am looking for the latest information to provide to her. Thank you for your help.


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Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
1 posted on 09/28/2014 6:05:57 PM PDT by Freedom56v2
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To: bushwon

Why?


2 posted on 09/28/2014 6:08:32 PM PDT by The KG9 Kid
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To: bushwon

My advice: Don’t.


3 posted on 09/28/2014 6:09:41 PM PDT by Salgak (Peace through Superior Firepower. . . .)
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To: bushwon

Don’t drink any water that hasn’t been bottled.

Don’t even use ice cubes, unless they are liberally soaked in alcohol.

Other than that, I’ve eaten just about everything in Mexico and never got sick.


4 posted on 09/28/2014 6:10:03 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway-Enjoy Yourself ala Louis Prima)
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To: bushwon

She is leaving next week, and tho I have done some research, I have not found any website that has a step-by-step account of what she should expect when she gets to airport. This is not an optional trip, and none of my friends or myself have traveled there recently, so at a loss of best current advice. Thanks.

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5 posted on 09/28/2014 6:10:22 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Had not seen most of this information. Julian Castro is up and coming star of democrat party....)
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To: bushwon

My Sister and BIL used to spend several months in Mexico every year. They quit maybe 5 years ago.

They said it was just too dangerous.

They had learned how to live in Mexico but finally gave up. For instance they said several times, they had Mexican police see them and try to wave them over. They always just waved back and kept going.


6 posted on 09/28/2014 6:10:28 PM PDT by yarddog (G)
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To: bushwon

Are you serious?

She might as well go to Turkey.


7 posted on 09/28/2014 6:10:32 PM PDT by ladyjane
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To: The KG9 Kid

DENY HER CONVINCE HER STOP HER


8 posted on 09/28/2014 6:12:14 PM PDT by Lazamataz (First we beat the Soviet Union. Then we became them.)
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To: bushwon

Not an optional trip? The hell does that mean? This is some kind of church thing isn’t it?


9 posted on 09/28/2014 6:12:32 PM PDT by The KG9 Kid
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To: The KG9 Kid

Her dear friend, who is from Mexico City, is getting married there as her family is from there. Tho they are providing some information/support, I had hoped FR friends would comew thru with more good advice or sources for good advice.


10 posted on 09/28/2014 6:12:55 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Had not seen most of this information. Julian Castro is up and coming star of democrat party....)
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To: bushwon

No offense, but I’d spend a month in Detroit before I ever spend a day in Mexico.


11 posted on 09/28/2014 6:13:39 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("What in the wide, wide world of sports is goin' on here?")
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To: Salgak

LOL, that was my first response, but circumstances are such that not going is not best option....:(


12 posted on 09/28/2014 6:13:58 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Had not seen most of this information. Julian Castro is up and coming star of democrat party....)
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To: bushwon

Do not take any cab unless they present their official license from the proper authorities.

Do not even brush your teeth with tap water.

Bring earplugs if you plan on retiring before 5:00AM as the street noise and partying will fill the hotel room even with the windows closed.

(my experiences in 1992.. a long time ago, but probably worse now)


13 posted on 09/28/2014 6:14:01 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: bushwon
Do you have trusted contacts who will be able to drive her everywhere? God forbid she drives herself anywhere (see Post #6). It's a dangerous country now.
14 posted on 09/28/2014 6:14:24 PM PDT by COBOL2Java (I'm a Christian, pro-life, pro-gun, Reaganite. The GOP hates me. Why should I vote for them?)
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To: bushwon

The place is loaded with thieves but sometimes you are surprised by the kindness and honesty.

NEVER display valuables and NEVER set your purse down.


15 posted on 09/28/2014 6:15:09 PM PDT by TexasGator
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To: Vendome

Thanks! Agreed, don’t drink water, tho I have never heard about soaking ice in alcohol tho...


16 posted on 09/28/2014 6:15:11 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Had not seen most of this information. Julian Castro is up and coming star of democrat party....)
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To: bushwon

keep a photo copy of her passport at home and when she gets there photocopy the page with her entry stamp date..if it gets lost or stolen much easier to replace.

stay in tourist or business areas, don’t be out late at night or isolated areas..

be cautious crime is rampant.


17 posted on 09/28/2014 6:15:18 PM PDT by rolling_stone (1984)
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To: bushwon

She should talk to hotel concierge. Or desk staff everyday and discuss itinerary


18 posted on 09/28/2014 6:16:45 PM PDT by morphing libertarian
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To: bushwon
NO, TOO DANGEROUS!
19 posted on 09/28/2014 6:16:50 PM PDT by timestax (American Media = Domestic Enemy)
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To: bushwon

Oh boy. I’d really discourage her from going. She must really want to be at that wedding, but there’s no way in hades I’d go there. They are holding a US Marine in a prison too, add that to the list of reasons to not go.

Sorry I can’t offer any real travel advice other than “don’t do it.”


20 posted on 09/28/2014 6:17:37 PM PDT by TheConservativeParty
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