Who has been to Mexico lately? thoughts

Lucky_Hippo · 02-17-2011, 09:08 AM

I've mentioned this before, but bring extra cash for bribes just in case you need it. The wife and I were shook down by a very nice lady customs agnt. for 200 american at the airport in Cancoon 2 years ago. Others staying at the same resort were shook down for 60 bucks by a police man because the taxi driver was speeding.

Just remember it's not Disney World. At least when they shake you down at the magic kingdom you get a t-shirt and Mickey Mouse ice cream cone.

e-man67 · 02-17-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

I've mentioned this before, but bring extra cash for bribes just in case you need it. The wife and I were shook down by a very nice lady customs agnt. for 200 american at the airport in Cancoon 2 years ago. Others staying at the same resort were shook down for 60 bucks by a police man because the taxi driver was speeding.

Just remember it's not Disney World. At least when they shake you down at the magic kingdom you get a t-shirt and Mickey Mouse ice cream cone.

Sounds like a hastle more than a vacation....I have been through most of Europe backpacking without incident (almost pickpocketed in Spain) and I have been to the Carribean...the difference is I didn't have 2 small kids with me which is why I am concerned. Not sure this trip is gonna be worth it.

Lucky_Hippo · 02-17-2011, 09:42 AM

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Sounds like a hastle more than a vacation....I have been through most of Europe backpacking without incident (almost pickpocketed in Spain) and I have been to the Carribean...the difference is I didn't have 2 small kids with me which is why I am concerned. Not sure this trip is gonna be worth it.

We've been to other countries several times and this was the 1st time we ever encountered anything like this. Others we've talked to go yearly and love it. It's all just the luck of the draw anywhere you go I guess.

I just have to go by my own personal experience. They actually tore one of the pages in my passport in front of me and said it wasn't valid. When I asked to speak to a supervisor, he showed up, tore a different page and then told me he'd let me pass through as a personal favor if I handed them cash. It was like watching a movie that I couldn't pause.

We didn't leave the resort after that, and I'm sure missed a lot that the country has to offer.

e-man67 · 02-17-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

We've been to other countries several times and this was the 1st time we ever encountered anything like this. Others we've talked to go yearly and love it. It's all just the luck of the draw anywhere you go I guess.

I just have to go by my own personal experience. They actually tore one of the pages in my passport in front of me and said it wasn't valid. When I asked to speak to a supervisor, he showed up, tore a different page and then told me he'd let me pass through as a personal favor if I handed them cash. It was like watching a movie that I couldn't pause.

We didn't leave the resort after that, and I'm sure missed a lot that the country has to offer.

Wow,,,that really sucks..was this going through customs?

Lucky_Hippo · 02-17-2011, 01:02 PM

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Wow,,,that really sucks..was this going through customs?

Yep. Got off the plane, walked down the ramp, stood in line, handed them my passport to get stamped/scanned, and the games began.

e-man67 · 02-17-2011, 01:24 PM

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Yep. Got off the plane, walked down the ramp, stood in line, handed them my passport to get stamped/scanned, and the games began.

WTF...so you were carrying boxes of cubans under your arm right?...amazing

Lucky_Hippo · 02-17-2011, 01:29 PM

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WTF...so you were carrying boxes of cubans under your arm right?...amazing

Dude I would have traded all the cubans in the world for clean pair of shorts at the time.

themoneycollector · 02-17-2011, 09:46 AM

I would recommend Chichen Itza for the cultural experience - even though it's extremly hot and about 45-1hr trip out from Cancun. Most of the tour buses will also make a side trip to a large cenote that you can swim in (tons of fun and IIRC only like $5-10 extra pp)

mosesbotbol · 02-17-2011, 10:23 AM

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I would recommend Chichen Itza for the cultural experience - even though it's extremly hot and about 45-1hr trip out from Cancun. Most of the tour buses will also make a side trip to a large cenote that you can swim in (tons of fun and IIRC only like $5-10 extra pp)

More like 2+ hours from Cancun.

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themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Who has been to Mexico lately? thoughts I would recommend Chichen Itza for the cultural experience - even though it's extremly hot and about 45-1hr trip out from Cancun. Most of the tour buses will also make a side trip to a large cenote that you can swim in (tons of fun and IIRC only like $5-10 extra pp)