Hurricane John gaining force, may hit Los Cabos
Thursday August 31, 2006
Now a category 4 storm, Hurricane John is bringing tropical storm force winds to Mexico's Pacific coast. The storm is moving North-Northwest parallel to the shore. A hurricane warning is ... Read More
Hurricane John threatens Mexico's Pacific coast
Wednesday August 30, 2006
While the hurricane's center is forecasted to remain offshore, strong winds and rain may affect beaches along the Pacific coast today and tomorrow. Hurricane watches and warnings are in effect, ... Read More
What's your favorite Mexican city?
Saturday August 26, 2006
On the Mexico for Visitors Forums we're discussing our favorite Mexican cities. If you're thinking of planning a trip and would like to hear the opinions of folks who know ... Read More
A Week in Mexico
Friday August 25, 2006
Mexico has some of the finest beaches in the world and Mexico's colonial cities offer a glimpse into a fascinating period of time, with options of visiting museums, historical monuments, ... Read More
Driving in Mexico
Friday August 25, 2006
For the first few years I lived in Mexico I avoided driving, preferring to put my life in the hands of bus drivers who knew their way around and were ... Read More
The Mayan Riviera
Friday August 18, 2006
Tourists advised to avoid protests
Sunday August 13, 2006
The US embassy has issued a warning to US citizens advising that they avoid protests in Mexico City and Oaxaca. The election protests in Mexico City have been peaceful, even ... Read More
Mexican cheese smuggler
Saturday August 12, 2006
A man was stopped at the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday with 40 kilos (over 80 pounds) of Mexican cheese that he was attempting to smuggle into the United States. I ... Read More
New Security Measures
Friday August 11, 2006
Following reports of a foiled terrorist attempt to destroy planes flying between the United Kingdom and the United States, travelers flying to or from the US or the UK will ... Read More
Tequila, Mezcal and Pulque
Tuesday August 8, 2006
Everyone's heard of Tequila, but are you familiar with Mexico's other drinks that are also made from the agave plant? Pulque was a favorite of the ancient Aztecs, but modern ... Read More
American Airlines Autumn Sale
Friday August 4, 2006
American Airlines has discounted fares from many US cities to various destinations in Mexico. Here are a few examples:
Boston to Cancun, $347
Chicago to Los Cabos $354
New York to Cozumel $421
Flights ... Read More
The World's Biggest Beach Party
Thursday August 3, 2006
Cancun tourist associations are planning what they're calling the World's Biggest Beach Party on August 11, 12 and 13. Events will include beach volleyball and soccer, watersports, kite, and sandcastle ... Read More
On-going Protests in Mexico City
Tuesday August 1, 2006
Over a million supporters of presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (he lost the July 2nd elections by a razor-thin margin) gathered for a third time in Mexico City's Zocalo ... Read More

