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'If you are travelling by bus and coming from the California direction there are a lot of ways to get to the border crossing of San Ysidro/Tijuana.'+ 'The easiest way is to take the US based Greyhound. It takes you over the border and stops downtown as well as at the Central Camionera(main bus-station)'+ '7km southeast of town. You can store your backpacks there and take a small bus downtown for a few pesos.Check out Tijuana have a few Tequila and than get back to the Central Camionera to catch your ongoing bus south.'+ 'To be serious forget about Tijuana. But if you want to check it out this is the easiest way to do so.' //Create One options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; One=window.open("","One", options); One.document.write(contents); One.document.close(); } function Two(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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A pretty little oasis town sixteen hours south of Tijuana on the Sea of Cortez.There is no bank but you are able to change travellers checks in a store "Sauls" on the way to the lighthouse.'+ 'Mulege is a nice place with friendly people. Stay in the Casa de Huespedes "Canett"'+ 'If you can catch a ride to the beach called "Santispac" you can stay there in a Palapa right on the water for 60 Pesos per Palapa. If you are interested in cave paintings, this is the place to ask around and maybe catch a ride to them.' //Create Two options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=750,height=500,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Two=window.open("","Two", options); Two.document.write(contents); Two.document.close(); } function Three(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'There is a new place to stay in Loreto. It has the only tent spaces and is right in the middle of town, "Peregrinos" with hot showers and laundry and the owner is helpful and english speaking "Francisco Garcia".'+ 'And don not worry about changing money there is a new ATM machine at Bancomer.' //Create Three options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Three=window.open("","Three", options); Three.document.write(contents); Three.document.close(); } function Four(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'A nice place is "Pension California" which is popular with backpackers. If you are going to take the ferry and could not get a ticket in La Paz just take the bus to Pichilinque and get your ticket right at the ferry terminal. You are going to be on a waiting list but we were number 32+33 and got one.'+ 'If you do not like the smell in the Salon just sleep on deck like everyone else does.'+ 'Get a cerveza, available on board, and enjoy the trip.' //Create Four options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Four=window.open("","Four", options); Four.document.write(contents); Four.document.close(); } function Five(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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"The way of Nature" is a good place to stay eight minutes walk from downtown Todos Santos and if you stay in a tent it is just 80 pesos incl.breakfast. Check out the beach ten minutes from here. There is a coin laundry in town and for some extra pesos they do it for you.
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'If in San Jose and looking for a place to stay try "Senior Manana" it costs a little more but it is the nicest place on earth just check it out and see for yourself. There is all you need with a communal kitchen, pool, boardgames... It is right at the plaza and close to shopping and bakery.' //Create Six options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Six=window.open("","Six", options); Six.document.write(contents); Six.document.close(); } function Twentyeight(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'"Hotel Hidalgo" has the best value in town, is close to the buses and is helpful and friendly, do not try "Los Arcos".There is not much to do in Los Mochis and all you can do is wonder through town, have a look at the market and get up early to catch the train through the "Barranca del Cobre"'+ 'or Copper Canyon in english.
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The best place to stop is Creel. And the place to stay is "Casa Margarita" which provides a bed, breakfast and dinner for only 50 Pesos and operates tours in all directions aswell.'+ 'There are hot springs, indian villages, lakes, waterfalls and more. So you might want to spend a few more days here.' //Create Eight options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=750,height=500,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Eight=window.open("","Eight", options); Eight.document.write(contents); Eight.document.close(); } function Nine(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'Go to "Hotel Acosta". To get a nice room with a view ask for a cornerroom on second or better third floor and enjoy the sunset on the rooftop terasse. It is close to the plaza in Parral where there are Mariachi bands playing in the evenings.' //Create Nine options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Nine=window.open("","Nine", options); Nine.document.write(contents); Nine.document.close(); } function Ten(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'All hotels around the plaza raised the prices to the unbelievable. So if you are not willing to spend 180 Pesos for a double go to "Hotel Gallo" and you will get a double for 45 Pesos and you are still close to the plaza.'+ 'Durango is popular for its park if you do not know what to do.' //Create Ten options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Ten=window.open("","Ten", options); Ten.document.write(contents); Ten.document.close(); } function Eleven(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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Zacatecas is an amazing hispanic city with its major hero Pancho Villa. Stay in "Hotel del Parque" right beside the park. The ruins La Quemada are just 45min by bus which you can take from the old bus station downtown. The bus drops you of on the highway 2.5km away from La Quemada'+ ' so bring enough water for the day.' //Create Eleven options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=750,height=500,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Eleven=window.open("","Eleven", options); Eleven.document.write(contents); Eleven.document.close(); } function Twelve(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'Check out the city center and plaza and if you are interested in arts and crafts and want to know where all that nice stuff in Mexico is made go to Tlaquepaque a small town a few km away from Guadalajara.' //Create Twelve options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Twelve=window.open("","Twelve", options); Twelve.document.write(contents); Twelve.document.close(); } function Thirteen(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'"Hotel Legazpi" is the only one giving reasonable discounts in low season and has rooms with balcony, seaview, fridge, two fans and a communal kitchen for use.Pay for 3 and stay 4nights equals about 158Pesos a night and in my opinion best value in Melaque.'+ 'Another place to stay is "Hotel Hidalgo" for 100Pesos per night and a communal kitchen aswell. For your convenience there is a Banamex and an Internet Cafe. | '+
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'There are two different Acapulco. The old one and the Zona Hotelera. Stay in the old town. And if you stay in "La Torre Eiffel" for 120Pesos'+ 'you are just a minute walk from the famous Acapulco-Cliff-Divers.'+ 'If you are going to Mexico City from here you have to take a bus from the "de Oro" station.' //Create Fourteen options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Fourteen=window.open("","Fourteen", options); Fourteen.document.write(contents); Fourteen.document.close(); } function Fifteen(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'Do not worry about the big city! It is like any other big city, you just have to take care a little.The city is nice and clean even the subways are shiny. A good centrally located hotel is "Hotel Pensylvania" and they have a 24h frontdesk for your safety with great service for 70-100Pesos.'+ 'It is beside the Plaza de la Republica and in walking distance to the historic center.' //Create Fifteen options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Fifteen=window.open("","Fifteen", options); Fifteen.document.write(contents); Fifteen.document.close(); } function Sixteen(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'The "D Hostel"(Danish Hostel) is the place to stay in town. It has internet, communal kitchen, coffee and beer and soon a restaurant.And they offer tours to Monte Alban too.'+ 'Oaxaca is a good place for great bargains on arts and crafts in the "Mercado de Artesanias".If you are looking for a good bar try "La otra cosa" between Morelos and Murgina.' //Create Sixteen options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Sixteen=window.open("","Sixteen", options); Sixteen.document.write(contents); Sixteen.document.close(); } function Seventeen(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'It is a great scenery and you are able to see caymans (crocodils) while you are out there. The easiest way to get there is by Collectivo (Minibus) from San Cristobal for 20Pesos.'+ ' you just tell the driver to drop you of for the canyon. But go early in the day to get a spot in the speedboats. | '+
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Do not take a tour or a collectivo to Misol Ha. Take a local bus for 10Pesos'+ 'which drops you of at the cruzera (crossing) to Misol Ha and you just walk the last km.'+ 'Enjoy the waterfall while swimming there. If you have a tent or hammock you can stay at "El Panchan"'+ ' which is more than half way to the ruins of Palenque. Enjoy it for 15Pesos per person and there are a variety of good cheap restaurants aswell.' //Create Nineteen options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=750,height=500,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Nineteen=window.open("","Nineteen", options); Nineteen.document.write(contents); Nineteen.document.close(); } function Twenty(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'Get of the bus in Piste(the town next to the Chichen Itza ruins). Go to the "Pyramide Inn" beside the busstation which has a pool and lets you pitch a tent or hang a hammock for 30Pesos. From here it is a 2km walk to the ruins which are free on sundays like all ruin sites.'+ ' Other wise it is 75Pesos to get in. | '+
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'"Poc-Na" is with 39Pesos a little overpriced for what they offer, beds are small, dorms are cramped, toilets are dirty, showers are crap, rooms are hot'+ 'but if you stay in a tent or in a hammock on the upper floor for 29Pesos it is great. They have a restaurant and bar which is the cheapest and best on the island. The island is located just off Cancun so be prepared for higher prices.'+ 'The attractions like swim with the dolphins are made for tourists from Cancun, short, it is expensive.'+ 'But there are lots of other things to see. To get around on the island you can rent golf carts for the day or hour but shop around for a good price.(about 360Pesos per day)'+ 'Go snorkeling and climb the lighthouse on the islands southend. Or just relax on the beautyful white beach.' //Create Twentyone options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=500,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Twentyone=window.open("","Twentyone", options); Twentyone.document.write(contents); Twentyone.document.close(); } function Twentytwo(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'Tourists only get a three month tourist card now. It is no problem to renew them for a 150Pesos.'+ 'You might not get one at all at the border if you enter from the USA but you should get one in the next town if you are planning to leave without hassle. There are offices in most towns.'+ 'Ask in the tourist office for more information.' //Create Twentytwo options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Twentytwo=window.open("","Twentytwo", options); Twentytwo.document.write(contents); Twentytwo.document.close(); } function Twentythree(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'You want to hitch? No problem. You want to go by bus? No problem.'+ 'Just be careful on lonely beaches and in cities off the tourist tracks. You can save money by going to tourist attractions on sundays when most of them are free.'+ 'There are lots of busses going in all directions from anywhere. Allways keep an eye on your bags! Wherever you go!' //Create Twentythree options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Twentythree=window.open("","Twentythree", options); Twentythree.document.write(contents); Twentythree.document.close(); } function Twentyfour(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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'To buy a hammock go to Merida and look for the little shops along the streets.'+ 'Larger hammocks are more comfortable than small one so count the string pairs at the ends.'+ 'It goes from 50 to 175 pairs. For 150 pairs called matrimonial size you will pay approximately 150 Pesos.'+ 'Have this price in mind when you get hassled by streetvendors. Tell them you are not paying more than that. If you pay 200 it is still a good price.' //Create Twentyfour options ="toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1," + "resizable=1,width=400,height=400,screenX=0,screenY=0"; Twentyfour=window.open("","Twentyfour", options); Twentyfour.document.write(contents); Twentyfour.document.close(); } function Twentyfive(message) { //Define contents of page contents= ''+ '
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