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Dan

Mar 6, 2002, 6:10 PM

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I will be driving from Puebla to Queretaro and could use any suggestions about going thru or arond Mexico City.Dan

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Mar 7, 2002, 12:43 PM

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: I will be driving from Puebla to Queretaro and could use any suggestions about going thru or arond Mexico City.: Dan

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Mar 7, 2002, 12:52 PM

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I hit the return key at the wrong time.If you want to see interesting places on the way, consider going to Tlaxcala and Cacaxtla, then to Teotihuacan. From there, go to Pachuca and then to Tula and on to Queretaro.What are you driving?

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Mar 7, 2002, 7:34 PM

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Thanks for the info.
I am driving a Camry so I try to stay on good roads, Toyota has no dealers in Mexico.
Next trip will be in an SUV so I will be more adventuras. 
: I hit the return key at the wrong time.: If you want to see interesting places on the way, consider going to Tlaxcala and Cacaxtla, then to Teotihuacan. From there, go to Pachuca and then to Tula and on to Queretaro.: What are you driving?

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Mar 10, 2002, 11:51 AM

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: I will be driving from Puebla to Queretaro and could use any suggestions about going thru or arond Mexico City.: DanWe drove this route last month, coming from Tlaxcala and ending up in Queretaro the same day, via Teotihuacan.
Once you are off the cuota and in the outskirts of Mexico City be prepared for heavy traffic and very little in the way of signs. We managed to lose our way several times but found that everyone we asked was extremely helpful. I would estimate it could take almost two hours to get around to the road up to Querataro once you hit the outskirts. Perhaps it would be quicker to head in towards the airport and then out again rather than circling around through Texococo, etc. I don't know. You really need a good city road map to navigate and we will do that next time. Anyway, it was a real experience to drive in Mexico City traffic, not to mention the pollution.

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Mar 11, 2002, 2:00 PM

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I live right next to a construction site for a Toyota dealership in Mexico City. You may want to check, if some have opened recently.: Thanks for the info.
: I am driving a Camry so I try to stay on good roads, Toyota has no dealers in Mexico.
: Next trip will be in an SUV so I will be more adventuras. :
: : I hit the return key at the wrong time.: : If you want to see interesting places on the way, consider going to Tlaxcala and Cacaxtla, then to Teotihuacan. From there, go to Pachuca and then to Tula and on to Queretaro.: : What are you driving?

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Mar 14, 2002, 3:44 PM

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: I will be driving from Puebla to Queretaro and could use any suggestions about going thru or arond Mexico City.: Dan
We drove through Mexico City 3 weeks ago. Do yourself a big favor. When you come into the outskirts of the city, simply flag down a taxi, and have them lead you acrossed town. It cost us 70 pesos. We passed through mid-day on a weekday, and it was not that bad at all. You do have to be agressive while driving there. Good Luck