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Villa del Tepoz Fuego Travel Tips
Packing: Pack mostly summer or tropical
clothes for warm weather. Pack a jacket and sweater for cool weather. Also
bring hats, sunscreen, hiking boots, good walking shoes, or sneakers, sandals,
flip flops and a couple of bathing suits. The dress here is very casual. It is
rare to see a tie. The best restaurants allow jeans and casual clothes. To
visit Churches most women wear a skirt or dress. Bring your camera. Bring a
shopping bag or back- pack and an extra suitcase or duffel if you plan to shop
a lot. Leave your good jewelry and valuables home. The ones you bring let us
lock up for you.
Weather: Year round the weather is very
pleasant, sunny, and dry at our Villa. There is a rainy season where we
experience rain in the nighttime from June through August, and heavier rains
are common in September. The October to May is extremely dry so even in the
hottest areas the weather is very pleasant.
We are located in the heart
of Mexico and bad weather or hurricanes that affect the Atlantic, Gulf of
Mexico, or Pacific usually do not impact our weather. You can experience while
traveling outside of our area some changes in temperatures due to the nature of
the terrain. For example southern Cuernavaca, a forty- minute ride southwest
can be ten to fifteen degrees hotter then where we are. Four hours from here in
Acapulco it is always hot and in the nineties year round. If you drive fifty
minutes east the valley is five degrees hotter but the mountains can be
ten-fifteen degrees colder. The highest elevations of the volcanoes get snow.
At night at our Villa you may like to use a light sweater in the December
January period. During the day plan to use a hat, sunscreen, and clothes you
can cover up with. You can get a great tan year round but those that have
sensitive skin need to take precautions due to being exposed to a more direct
strong sun. Hydration here is very important so always travel with water
bottles. Water bottles here are safe and inexpensive and sold everywhere. Pick
up one when you land before you leave the airport.
Guide Books: Bring with you a good guide-book
and a compact Spanish/English dictionary.
Medicines/Eye Glasses: Local Pharmacy stores
have a large inventory of Medicines that are reasonably priced. Some of the
names may be different so check with your Physician for the Spanish name for
your medicine. We can help you with this with a referral to an English speaking
Doctor from this area. It is a good idea to bring a copy of your prescription
for your glasses in case you loose them.
Restroom Facilities: While traveling in Mexico
it can be hard to find clean bathrooms. Bring and always carry toilet paper
since some bathrooms do not supply it. You also frequently have to pay two
pesos to use a toilet, but they clean those bathrooms and supply you with some
toilet paper. Some toilets bowels in small towns in outlying areas do not have
lids on their toilets. Make sure you use the bathrooms at the airport when you
arrive. The buses have clean bathrooms but sometimes no toilet paper in them.
The best restaurants, large restaurant chains, and large stores also have the
best facilities.
Travel Insurance: Travel Insurance is a good
idea.
Medical Care: Medical care here is of a good
quality with many of the Physicians being trained in the USA. Dental care is
also good and readily available for emergencies. Medical service fees are
reasonable compared to those in the USA.
Travel Documents: It is now becoming important
to have your passport with you to enter Mexico. You can automatically receive a
visitor's visa when you land that lasts for the duration of your trip. They
base it on your return reservation.
Visiting Sacred Sites: Mexico has a large
number of ancient sacred sites. When visiting these sites, do not disturb the
site or remove anything from it. It is also recommended to make an offering
with a candle, chocolate, or tobacco but never ask for anything. Simply ask for
permission to be there and give gratitude. It is best to go with a
guide.
Exchanging Money: It is best to do this when
you are in the Mexico airport at one of the many booths after you land or in a
large size town, to go to a bank or money exchange office. Exchange rates vary
each day. You can exchange dollars, travelers checks, or use a ATM machine with
your credit or debit card. There is usually an ATM machine charge for this. US
money is not accepted at most places and when it is it is not at a favorable
rate.
Safety: Mexican border towns are not safe
places so if your driving get gas before you go across the border, and only
stop at the official customs and immigration check points. You need to also
stop when you go over the boarder to register your car. Mexico city is one of
the largest cities in the world and like all large cities very dangerous. It is
best to get tickets prepaid for taxis at the train, bus, or airport stations.
At hotels it is best to be assigned one from the hotel staff.. Flagging down
taxis in Mexico City can be dangerous. In Tepoztlán and Cuernavaca it is
safe to flag down a taxi. We will call one for you upon request from our Villa.
It is best not to travel alone or talk to strangers in certain areas. It is
best to stay in the nicer areas of town and not to draw attention to your self
or show your money in public places. Woman should not travel along on the
streets at night. We provide guides and chauffer upon request and
availability.
Water: Tap water is not safe to drink in
Mexico. At our Villa all of our tap water is filtered and run through an
ultraviolet light system and is safe for accidental consumption. We still offer
bottled water for all deliberate consumption. Our pool and Jacuzzi also have
Ultraviolet light systems to insure purity and to eliminate the need to use
chlorine. The best restaurants and hotels in Mexico offer bottled water and
have pure water systems to wash lettuce, fruits, and vegetables. The medium or
low- end restaurants, and the food in the markets may not be safe, cause food
poisoning or parasite contamination and we do not recommend your using them.
Fruits and vegetables purchased in the markets or grocery stores need to be
disinfected before consuming. We will do this for you at our Villa on
request.
Driving in Mexico: Rental cars are very
expensive here and you frequently do not get what you ordered. Vans and cars
can get flat tires due to poor maintenance. Vehicles can break down more often
here for the same reason. You must get Mexican car insurance, which is very
expensive. US car insurance does not cover you here. Air conditioning is a must
for many beach areas. Road signs and directions often are incorrect due to
roads frequently being changed for constant construction in the Mexico City
area. If you rent a car make sure all of the dents are marked with the car
rental place before leaving because their cars are full of dents and they will
charge you for them when you return your vehicle. Police have been known to
pull over foreign drivers in rental cars or with US license plates and charge
them large sums of money for fictitious infractions in the Cancun and Mexico
City areas. We do not recommend renting cars unless you're a very experienced
traveler and speak a high level of Spanish. Bus travel is very safe and
economical. Subways are safe during business hours.
For Additional InformationPlease refer to the
following two websites for additional information on safety precautions and
tips for travel in Mexico.
A Safe Trip Abroad: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html
Tips
For Travelers To Mexico:
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/regional/regional_1174.html |
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Villa del Tepoz Fuego Bed and
Breakfast
Address: Prolongacion Netzahualcoyotl # 43
Barrio
de Santo Domingo
Tepoztlán, Morelos, México 62520
Call
us from the USA or Canada:
1-443-451-4309
International calling
from the USA:
011-52-739-395-0806, Fax 011-52-739-395-2943
Call
us in Mexico:
01-739-395-0806, 01-739-395-2943
US Mailing
address:
c/o Jan Frieman,
2490 Club Walk Trace
Alpharetta,
Georgia 30022,
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