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Comment on Stats from my ’07-08 Mexico trip by Poolio

Poolio — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:17:25 +0000

From Jean:

Most of the negatives stories are spread by the Peoples’s press and by the USA gouvernement.
It is true that there is a drug cartels war in Mexico. And most of it occur on the border towns like Ciudad Juarez. I never stay long in the North. I always cross at Laredo and never had any problem.

I never, said NEVER had a bad experience in Mexico after 30 years of traveling in this nice country with so nice and welcoming peaples.

I thing that the keys are:

1- Speak a bit of Spanish
2- Smile
3- Be low profile
4- At the border, do your papers works early morning and drive South fast.
5- Try to skip the big touristics cities like Acapulco, PV, Cancun, Mexico City, etc…The bigsTourists Cities attracts the punks and thiefs.
6- Never show that you have more money than them…
and again, try to speak the language…

Good luck…and goMexico

Comment on Stats from my ’07-08 Mexico trip by rocky limahelu

rocky limahelu — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:15:15 +0000

hi jean i have a 1982 diesel 1.9 non turbo yellow vanagon.love mexico but worry about all the negative stores.can you give me the real low down. really would like to go since i took early retirement and have lots of time on my hands to travel. thanks rocky

Comment on Jonathan, Additional Michoacan Photos by Poolio

Poolio — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 22:26:35 +0000

Hey Juan,

The Michoacan coast is a beautiful place. A bit wild in many ways but absolutely beautiful. I believe that the Winter months or something like November until April are the most comfortable in terms of weather and rain is also minimal during this period as I recall. The surfing is apparently better in Summer though and I’m sure that any time of year could be a good time to visit.

I’m from the South Eastern U.S. (typically) but enjoy moving around and visting other places.

Comment on Jonathan, Additional Michoacan Photos by Poolio

Poolio — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 22:20:48 +0000

Hello, thanks for the link and you are welcome to use a photo if you give credit.

Comment on Jonathan, Additional Michoacan Photos by alpinelakes

alpinelakes — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 22:00:56 +0000

Hi
Nice reportage
I’ve linked to you from the coast of michoacan:

http://home.comcast.net/~alpinelakes//Coast_of_Michoacan/hikes/faro.html

Nice fotos too!
Can I use one of the bird pictures? I’ll credit you and link it back to your page…

cheers, alpinelakes

Comment on Back from Melaque and La Manzanilla Rodeo by Frank Condelli

Frank Condelli — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 03:27:50 +0000

WTF ? Who cares about this fact. This Buses to Zamora trip is long ago over and everyone has gone off to bigger and better adventures !

Comment on Back from Melaque and La Manzanilla Rodeo by A lot of FILMS

A lot of FILMS — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:10:52 +0000

Fiesta de toros (1909) – Movie…

Fiesta de toros is a Movie of 1909 made in Mexico. Director: Hermanos Alva…

Comment on Jonathan, Additional Michoacan Photos by Juan

Juan — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:22:35 +0000

Hey jonathan what part of the US r u from ? great pictures man my family is from michoacan but i never visited the coast line from ur pics it looks very inviting do you when is the best time to go monthly wise?Thank you very much……From Texas

Comment on Saturday by Phyllis Miron

Phyllis Miron — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:27:39 +0000

Thanks for the write-up. Very informative. My parents and I take a trip to Memphis every summer. We go to Graceland, Beale Street, the Sun Studio, and then to the blues clubs for the evening. Always a good time!

Comment on Jonathan, Michoacan Coast by Poolio

Poolio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:33:50 +0000

Hello Karla,

Congratulations on your engagement. I hope that you guys have a great visit.

Simply setting out to drive some of the 200 and to explore would be a great start. With a large group in tow exploring is sometimes a less fun, and a destination may be just what you need so that everyone can get out and stretch their legs. Maruata stands out in my memory as a great place to visit. There were many other nice beaches off all sorts too, from long, flat and empty to the short surfing beaches that were quite crowded. The eco tourism installation at La Manzinellera was also really nice as you can rent a casita on the beach and it is very scenic. As long as your group is flexible and o.k. with exploring you will be able to find a favorite of your own I’m sure.

Take Care,

Jonathan Poole