Any tips for Mexico City?
Every trip I tell myself I won't get caught up in a lot of work before I go, but it's happened again. I've read Rough Guide, Fodors, various web sites, and I'm staying at Hotel Catedral. I tried to...
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Stick with official taxis, or if you are really uneasy about that, hire a driver by the day through your hotel. I'll come back with more later in the week -- I've got houseguests arriving shortly....
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I haven't been to Mexico before. I am planning to see many of the major museums and government buildings. I haven't written up my list yet, but I have a pretty good idea. I know I won't be able to hit...
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The subway is great, but be on guard for pickpockets. If you are traveling alone, keep your valuables where they will be safe, and if you are with others, watch each other's backs. Walking around late...
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I will do a trip report. I admit I've been lax, but this is a slightly less common destination for solo women travelers, so I really should. I have gotten some encouragement in real life from men who...
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In case you didn't see it, Skywalker Beth went solo to Mexico city, and her trip report is here.
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I packed up this morning, and I'm amazed at how easily everything I wanted fit into my carry-on. I hope I didn't miss something.
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Have a wonderful time, WillTravelThere! We look forward to hearing from you on your return.
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I'm sure (as your ezmail said) you will have a wonderful time willtravelthere! Make sure to come back and tell us all about it.
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So far so good, with about 5 hours in Mexico City.The only slight hiccup is that I walked past the immigration area and went to a security checkpoint, but got turned around quickly to the right spot...
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Great to hear from you, WTT! Glad all is going well and looking forward to hearing of your further adventures. At least you got out of the airport and to your hotel, so the hard part is over! What...
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I am using the hotel Internet again, because I am meeting a family friend in about 10 minutes.Hotel Catedral is a couple blocks from the Cathedral. There seem to be dozens of police around. I have...
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Ah, so you are right in the middle of everything! That's great.I think there is usually a strong police presence around the Zocalo because that is the main location for any political demonstrations,...
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I remember the Hotel Catedral was a few blocks from the Zocalo when we were doing our research. Plans were changed and we caught a bus from the airport to Puebla instead. But it was one of the hotels...
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The neighborhood is very interesting. There are numerous shops, restaurants, and activity. There is always something going on at the Zocalo. The clerk listed several streets nearby that she felt were...
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We've stayed twice a bit west and south of the zocalo, which I think is a dicier neighborhood than where you are. We did walk back some evenings from dinner, but there were four of us. I wouldn't have...
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We do like to be near a lively spot, so that helps! Got it in the mental file. Thanks!
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