Hotels in Mexico
Travelling to Mexico
    
Driving to Mexico is a great way to make sure you see all the sights you have
time for. The highway system between major cities is modern and similar to the
freeways of the US. However, most highways depend on toll funding rather than
taxation; so, have plenty of change and small bills available. Major highways
are patrolled by Los Angeles Verdes (Green Angels), mechanics who assist motorists;
the service is free, except for parts and gas. Auto insurance is a must, whether
you are driving a rental car or your own.
Travellers can cross into Mexico by road from the USA at one of the 40 official
crossing points; there are also 10 border crossings between Mexico and Guatemala,
and fairly frequent bus services between border points and Guatemalan towns.
A reasonably good rail network crosses the country, though it isn't a popular
way of entering the country. Most land visitors arrive from the north, and the
journey to Mexico City and the resorts can be very long. Trains run from San
Diego to Tijuana, El Paso to Ciudad Juárez, and Del Rio to Ciudad Acuña.
Similarly, buses ply routes across the northern border but are only practical
for visiting locations in the north. Mexico has a good intercity bus system
that offers inexpensive and convenient transportation. There are two grades
of buses: first class with air conditioning, soft drinks and snacks; and second
class with no frills. For the adventurous, major cities and metropolitan centres
offer bus service as a primary means of transportation.
Mexico is a large country and has several gateways, depending on whether you're
headed for the Pacific coast, Caribbean, north or Mexico City. With the exception
of the Baja and Tijuana, most visitors to Mexico arrive by air and there are
more than 30 international airports, all well serviced by North American carriers.
From Europe you can fly to Mexico City and Cancún. Connections are also
frequent to Caribbean and Central/South American destinations. Transatlantic
flights are numerous, and several airlines fly between Mexico City and Asia/Australia.
Within the country, the two main airlines are Aeromexico and Mexicana, both
of which fly between the larger cities. Provincial cities are served by a number
of smaller airlines, such as Aerocaribe, Aerocozumel and Aviacsa.
Ferries connect Baja California with a number of ports on the mainland: Santa
Rosalia to Guayamas, and La Paz to Mazatlan and Topolobampo. There are also
smaller boats to islands off the Caribbean coast (e.g. from Chetumal to Xcalak)
and to neighbouring countries (e.g. Xcalak to Belize).
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