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Mexico Travel Guide - Mexico Articles Wednesday Dec 28th, 2005 Mexico Central Time Back to Mexico Articles Ok, you want to drive to Mexico (good for you!) and now you need to know what it will take to get you and your vehicle into the country. Here is the straight scoop. A friend of mine got in with a student ID and a smile, but she was much prettier than I am. All minors (under 18) need either both parents with them, or notarized permission from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian. Vehicle Title or Registration Receipt. Owner is considered the name(s) on title only. For example: a wife cannot take the car if the title is only in the husband's name. If names of both husband and wife appear on title, either one may take the car. Birth certificate, passport or notarized proof of citizenship, or voter's registration card. Visa, MasterCard, Diner's, or American Express card with the same name as on title. Valid driver's license (with photo and same name as on title). Notarized letter of permission from the bank or lienholder is required on financed cars, rental cars, leased cars, or company cars (on company stationary). No borrowed cars or borrowed credit cards are accepted. You must sign an affidavit of promise to return vehicle back to the United States. Back to Top Failure to turn in your vehicle permit before the expiration date may result in fines. * This is subject to change without notice. In order to get your vehicle permit, you will pay an approximately $10-11 fee with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express. If you do not have a credit card, you will have to post a bond (much of which you will get back on your return). Your permit is good for multiple entries, but you MUST turn it in at border BEFORE it expires. We might as well warn you about customs before it is too late to do anything about it. Technically, both foreigners and Mexicans who are driving are only allowed to bring $50 worth of "merchandise" (mercancia, a word you will soon learn). Since nobody takes long trips to Mexico with only $50 worth of stuff, this is obviously impossible to enforce. What customs is looking for is new items that could be sold. The secret is not to have new-looking items with you. For example, if you have new clothes, take the tags off. If you have new camping gear, take it out of the shiny boxes and throw some dirt on them to make the boxes look old. Get the idea? One thing that will get you into trouble is a lot of stuff in Wal-Mart etc. sacks. If you bought a lot of items for your trip, take them out of the sacks, remove the price tags and distribute them among your baggage. I was once delayed for having too much film. I am a photographer and regularly take fifty rolls of film. Technically that is illegal, but I only had a problem once. That was when the rolls were still in a plastic bag from the store. From then on, I spread them out and haven't had a problem since. Computers Laptop computers are never (a dangerous phrase to use in Mexico, but I will go out on a limb here) a problem. Desktops can usually be brought in. A journalist friend of mine was moving to Mexico and had a lot of stuff, including a desktop computer. The customs inspector wanted to do his job, but he was a practical man. "Your computer," he asked, "it is small, no?" "Si," the scribe replied, "muy pequeño." Be honest and friendly and things will work out. Be arrogant and you will have trouble. Back to Top When to cross Allow at least 30 minutes for customs clearing. Early in the AM (6-7:30) is best. After 9:00 AM, it could take 30 minutes up to an hour. Weekends are the worst time, especially holidays. If you got a late start, please spend the night in a border town. Driving in Mexico is not as dangerous as you have been led to believe, but it is more challenging. There are plenty of four-lane toll roads that (for a price) can make you feel as comfortable as if you were back home. The two-lane roads vary in width and conditions so that some of them are usually in great shape, and others are often full of potholes. You will have to learn a few rules of the road For current gas and diesel prices, jump to gas prices. For road conditions, go to road updates. Driving in Mexico is perfectly safe and enjoyable. It is no more difficult than driving in the U.S., though defensive driving is a requirement. Despite what you have heard, Mexicans are very polite -- on the open road. In cities, a certain amount of aggression is required. Still, that's true in our country, too. How many of us can compete with NY or Boston cabbies -- or would want to? I have driven in most of the major U.S. cities and find the drivers in Mexico to be generally more polite, particularly the truck drivers and long distance bus drivers. (See the section about left turns). Accidents A remarkably small number of gringos have accidents in Mexico. Perhaps they learn the differences quickly or perhaps God watches out for fools, drunks and the U.S.A, as I was told by my father. So that you won't have to depend on divine intervention, I will give you some of the driving tips I have gleaned in my over twenty years of driving around Mexico. In that time, I have had one accident -- and that was because I passed out from carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's a tip -- if you have a back window on your 4WD, don't leave it open. Why is everyone flashing their lights at me? Flashing your headlights at a car in front of you indicates that you want to pass them. If you drive with your headlights on during the day, you will be flashed by oncoming drivers because they think you have left your lights on by accident. Back to Top Night Driving Don't drive at night on the two-lane roads. There is a lot of loose livestock and I have yet to see a cow equipped with tail lights. My tip for driving at night is - DON'T. On the toll roads (which are as good as or even better than those in the U.S. or Canada), you can drive at night, but should be aware that some roads -- particularly the Orizaba-Villahermosa road, and the Mexico City-Acapulco road, have been known to have assaults at night. Left Turn Signals On the open road, a left turn signal is an invitation to the guy behind you to pass. Trucks and busses frequently turn their left blinker on to guide you around them. I trust them, but use common sense. Sometimes they have optimistic views of your acceleration capabilities. Don't use your left turn signal on a two lane road when you are about to pass. You might get hit. A few readers have pointed out that on the toll roads, people use turn signals as they do here. My advice -- use 'em as you are used to on toll roads, but don't expect the other guy to do the same. Left Turns Left turns are different! When there is a left turn lane, there will usually be a left turn arrow. Look for 4 lights on signal. You MUST wait for arrow (whether or not you saw any Indians). Right Turns Right on red is usually not OK, unless there is a sign saying that it is. Lately, however, I have been honked at by locals when I wait for a green light. What to do? If there isn't a cop nearby, (and the coast is clear) I turn. Topes and Truckers Watch out for topes, which are speed bumps in every town of any size. They begin just as you enter a town and there are lots of them in-between. Slow down in rain -- more than you do here. The roads are slicker, due to the blowoff from the big trucks and it takes several hours of a heavy rain to wash it away. Truckers are usually friendly and will use the aforementioned left turn signal to give you the go-ahead to pass them when you cannot see around them. Back to Top Cops Traffic cops are more honest than you have been led to believe, but there are some in towns who are looking for bribes, especially in Mexico City. When this happens, stand firm and tell them you want to go to the comandancia. In Mexico City You cannot drive in Mexico City on certain days, depending on the last number of your license plate. Drive defensively at all times and you should have no problems. You will not go to jail for having a traffic accident, unless you do not have insurance, are drunk or high, or are argumentative. If the accident is serious, or if you kill someone, you could go to jail, or you and your car could simply be detained until the matter is settled. For this reason it is a good idea to have a legal assistance policy. This came from Live Better South of the Border. 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Travel: Argentina Travel Notes -- Argentina Regions Round The World Flights - Free TravelNotes e-mail Travel Notes : Latin America : Argentina @ Travel Notes : Argentina Regions -- Booking Engine Vacation Finder Latin America @ Travel Notes Argentina Belize Bolivia Brazil Caribbean Chile Colombia Costa Rica Ecuador El Salvador Falklands Fr. Guiana Guatemala Guyana Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Sth. Georgia Suriname Uruguay Venezuela Around Argentina Argentina is a diverse country with plenty to see and do, even for the most jaded of seen it all travellers. Beaches, giant water falls in tropical rainforests, skiing in the Andes, horseriding on the Pampas, or watching whales and penguins off the tip of Patagonia . All you need in Argentina is time. Travel and Leisure : The Buenos Aires Herald's travel section, covering Argentina and beyond. Virtual Argentina : General information on places of interest around Argentina. Iguaz National Park The area extends on both sides of the River Iguaz and its water falls between Brazil and Argentina. Derived from a Guaran word for great water, the name is Iguau in Portuguese-speaking Brazil. The falls are the centrepiece of the parks. Over 60 m high, the series of falls and cascades stretch for 4 km in the wet season. Visitors can view the base of the falls in Argentina, and the lip in Brazil . The Great Waters Rain Forest : This is the region of the great rivers, of the humid tropics, of the red earth and the magnificent jungle. A virgin jungle full of gigantic trees, and extraordinary flora and fauna. Great Waters, in the Guaran language Iguaz, which overflow with a roar in one of the wonders of the world, the Falls of Iguaz. Pampa Region The Pamas are the vast treeless plains of central Argentina that stretches from the Atlantic coast to the Andes Mountains. The humid Pampa, eastern portion, is one of the most fertile regions in the country. 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Skiing In Canada, Canada Ski Vacation, Vacations for Winter Vacation Packages What's New! Travelling To & Around Free Vacation Guides Maps » Home » Skiing & Winter Fun » Skiing in Canada They told you that you couldn't have your cake it and eat it, too. In Alberta, you can. Skiing in Canada is affordable upper crust. Here, snow is the light, fluffy icing on the cake. So go ahead - take a slice of the high life in Alberta, with a Canada Ski Vacation . From high-speed six-seater lifts (known as "six packs") and luxurious lodges to rugged wilderness areas and backcountry huts, Alberta has everything under the sun to help you enjoy the ultimate Canada ski vacation. Alberta's Alpine Ski Resorts Offer Many Vacations for Winter Alberta may look like the land of a million Christmas trees but it's more than just a pretty visual. When planning your family winter vacation remember that winter in Alberta is about a season that offers unparalleled Canada ski vacations at diverse resorts all over the province. Deep in the south lies an unknown powder hound's heaven called Castle Mountain (with new terrain and new slopeside digs at cheap prices); just west of Calgary lies Nakiska (home of the XV Winter Olympics) and Fortress (also known for its dry, fluffy powder and inexpensive accommodation). Farther west is Mt. Norquay (legendary for its hang-on-tight steeps and proximity to Banff), Sunshine Village (brags of Canada's longest ski season and all-natural snow) and Lake Louise (Canada's single largest ski area) - and all offer great winter vacation packages. Veer north and you'll find the newly expanded, family-friendly resort of Marmot Basin, in Jasper National Park. And skiing in Canada is doubly attractive in Alberta, the only province without a provincial sales tax, which makes it a very affordable family winter vacation. For complete ski packages, mouse around here . Terrain Parks & Pipes Where there's a major ski resort, there's a terrain park. Spines, table tops, quarter pipes, jumps, berms and banks are standard fare in Alberta, as are weekend races. Riders, hungry for fresh terrain, should get their boards down to the new Eagle Ridge wilderness area at Marmot Basin, opening in the 2003/04 season - just another example of more skiing in Canada! Skiing in Canada Includes the Nordic Variety Despite Alberta's magnificent backdrop of the Rockies, the perfect terrain for downhill ski resorts, we don't stop at alpine skiing. Hosting the XV Olympic Winter Games blessed Alberta with the Canmore Nordic Centre, an exhilarating 60-km tumble of track-set trails. In nearby Kananaskis Country, the Ribbon Creek system also has 60 km of groomed trails as well as 75 km of additional trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park (check out the annual Ski Marathon a.k.a. as the Cookie Race, held every February), another terrific skiing in Canada event. Right next to this nordic area is Nakiska (and 15 minutes further is the downhill resort of Fortress), so combining nordic and alpine skiing is easy in Alberta, the ultimate in Canada ski vacations. In the southwest corner of Alberta you'll find Waterton Lakes National Park, also laced with family-friendly trails, that makes for a great choice when selecting a vacation for winter. Nordic racers from around the planet annually flock to the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival, (every February), held in Edmonton and Strathcona County (two other areas loaded with track-set trails). Named for a Norwegian family renowned for saving the life of a crown prince by skiing 55 km over three mountain ranges, it's the biggest classic ski race in North America. For more Canada ski vacations, check out our winter packages page or for the ultimate Skiing in Canada road trip, mouse around here . In order to help you plan an idyllic Canada ski vacation, visit these sites for the most current sir reports and conditions at Alberta's individual resorts: » Lake Louise Ski Resort - Live Ski Cam » Sunshine Village Ski Resort - Live Ski Cam » Marmot Basin in Jasper National Park - Live Ski Cam » Ski Banff @ Norquay » Fortress Mountain » Nakiska » Castle Mountain Resort Back to Top Skiing In Canada | Canada Ski Vacation | Vacations For Winter focus pages built by anduro technologies