This is Ryan’s story. He bravely decided to travel on bike all the way up from Honduras, through Guatemala and Mexico to his home in Colorado. Wow!
The excerpt below is basically for Mexico. What you’ll get?
- cock-fighting
- 100% organic tortilla
- street music and dancers
- arm exercises for bicyclists
- a (disgusting) close look at nature
- Chihuahua (not the dog)
Mexico’s International Airport is located some 18 kilometers from Mexico City. Quite surprisingly the airport does not have direct shuttle from the airport to the city. Relax, there are still a few other ways to reach the city.
Taxi Remember one thing for sure: Do not accept offers from taxi rides when you walk out of the airport. Never do this. Instead ask an official at the tourist information desk where to find the taxis or eventually ask them to call for one for you. Radio taxis are a little bit more expensive but they are safer and won’t use bootleg to charge you more. Between 10 pm and 5 am the price is usually 20% higher (night rate). Tipping is up to you and the accepted is from 5 to 20 pesos.
One of the recommended companies for taxi services is Taximex: call 9171-8888 or 5634-9912.
Mexico’s largest airport is Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and it is also known as Benito Juárez. It is the busiest not only in Mexico but in whole Latin America. Here are a few tips how to pass easier through the customs.
Located near Cancun, Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) was extremely popular a few decades ago. Now the place is calm but still is in the focus of the world map. Isla Mujeres is quiet at night but it’s great for a day trip.
Remember one thing for sure: Do not accept offers from taxi rides when you walk out of the airport. Never do this. Instead ask an official at the tourist information desk where to find the taxis or eventually ask them to call for one for you. Radio taxis are a little bit more expensive but they are safer and won’t use bootleg to charge you more. Between 10 pm and 5 am the price is usually 20% higher (night rate). Tipping is up to you and the accepted is from 5 to 20 pesos.
