RogerTX
Oct 15, 2008, 8:59 PM
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Traveling next month... any advice on room & board?
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I intend to take an extended vacation to Mexico next month. It's really more of an 'exploration' trip than a vacation. I plan to spend a few days in Mexico City where I have friends and then visit some towns where I may want to eventually live. Some of those towns include Aguascalientes, San Miguel de Allende, Leon, Manzanillo, and frankly, who knows where else I’ll decide to go. At this point, I'm just going to wing it. Of course, Mexico and I aren't strangers... I'm fluent in the language and have lived in Mexico City.
With that being said, one of my reasons for posting is to ask if anyone has suggestions for room and board. When I lived in Mexico City in the 90s, I rented a room from a senora who took in college students. Perhaps someone out there knows of a similar scenario for travelers? If not, I'd certainly be grateful for advice leading me to inexpensive boarding or short-term rentals in your particular area.
Also, I know this sounds cynical but it's been on my mind so I have to ask... I keep hearing that now is a bad time to go to Mexico because of the violence and especially, because of the kidnappings. I just had a friend call and practically beg me not to go because of the news warning that if you’re an American, you will most likely end up kidnapped, held for ransom and/or killed.
I know that bad things happen down there... they happen here too. But is it really becoming a serious problem down there? I’m hoping for responses from Americans or other foreigners who are currently living in Mexico. If you think I should postpone the trip, please tell me why. My intention is to take a month or two (or six), and just explore a bit. Kind of a 'walkabout' or as the locals say... irme a pueblear.
Thanks everyone!
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