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dventure Guide
VERACRUZ, TAMAULIPAS & TABASCO
WILDLIFE, ANCIENT RUINS, HISTORIC WALKS
FESTIVALS, FOODS, SHOPPING FOR CRAFTS
WHERE TO STAY, EAT, PLAY & PARTY
Gulf Coast
Mexico’s
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dventure Guide
Gulf Coast
Joanie Sánchez
HUNTER
Mexico’s
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HUNTER PUBLISHING, INC,
130 Campus Drive, Edison, NJ 08818
732-225-1900; 800-255-0343; fax 732-417-1744
www.hunterpublishing.com
Ulysses Travel Publications
4176 Saint-Denis, Montréal, Québec
Canada H2W 2M5
514-843-9882, ext. 2232; fax 514-843-9448
Windsor Books
The Boundary, Wheatley Road, Garsington
Oxford, OX44 9EJ England
01865-361122; fax 01865-361133
ISBN 1-58843-394-3
© 2004 Hunter Publishing, Inc.
This and other Hunter travel guides are also available as e-books
through Amazon.com, NetLibrary.com, EBSCO and other digital part-
ners. For more information, e-mail us at com-
ments@hunterpublishing.com.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored
in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, elec-
tronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the
written permission of the publisher.
This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities con-
tain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals and
companies disclaim responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that
may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book.
Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book,
but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, liabil-
ity for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading infor-
mation or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such
errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause.
Cover photo: Juvenile scarlet macaw (© Frans Lanting/Minden Pictures)
Back cover: Pyramid at Palenque, Chiapas (Mexico Tourism Board)
All other photos courtesy of Mexico Tourism Board,
unless otherwise indicated.
Maps by Kim André, © 2004 Hunter Publishing, Inc.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION
1
Using This Guide
2
Geography
3
Climate
3
Ecology
4
History
7
Government
16
Economy
17
People
17
Culture & Customs
18
Travel
20
Getting Here
20
By Air
20
By Car
23
By Bus
24
Getting Around
25
By Bus
25
By Car
28
Car Rentals
31
By Taxi
31
Customs
32
Entering
32
Returning
32
Entry Requirements
33
Passports
34
To Apply
34
Lost or Stolen Passports
34
Passport Agencies
35
Practicalities
37
Time, Measurements & Electricity
37
Pack Small or Bring it All?
39
Disabled Travelers
41
Communications
41
Making Calls
42
Mail
43
Bathrooms
43
Laundry
44
Money
44
Currency
44
Taxes
44
Traveler’s Checks
45
Credit Cards
45
Health
45
Common Ailments
45
More Serious Diseases
46
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Contents
Medical Insurance
47
Vaccinations
48
Safety & Crime
48
Checkpoints
49
Emergency Assistance
49
Breaking the Law
49
Shopping
50
Tipping
51
When to Go
52
Holidays
53
National Holidays
53
National Celebrations
54
Festivals & Events
55
Food & Drink
57
Where to Eat
57
Regional Specialties
60
Local Fruits
61
Spices
62
Drinks
62
Accommodations
63
Hotel Expectations
64
Camping
66
Adventures
66
On Foot
66
Hiking
66
Caving
67
Hunting
68
Archaeological Discoveries
68
On Water
69
Fishing
69
Boating
70
Rafting/Kayaking
70
Beaches
71
On Wheels
71
Biking
71
Entertainment
72
Information Sources
73
General Information
73
Place-Specific Websites
74
Tampaulipas
74
Veracruz
74
Tabasco
75
Chiapas
75
Oaxaca
75
Embassies & Consulates
75
TAMAULIPAS
The Border
77
Nuevo Laredo
78
Orientation & Practicalities
78
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