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Safety Tips for Tourists in Mexico

We’ve noticed there seems to be a lot of questions regarding general safety tips for tourists in Mexico. And while we often discuss the specifics of a certain city, we realized haven’t addressed general tips for travel. So to help our readers travel with a little peace of mind, we decided…
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Is San Luis Potosi Safe?

Answering the question on everyone’s mind…”Is San Luis Potosi safe?” Even though San Luis Potosi crime rates are lower than some US cities, people still doubt safety while traveling in Mexico. For as full of amazing surprises as Mexico is, why does that one question seem to always come up? Travelers…
Safe Cities in Mexico

Hurricane Season in Mexico

The Risks of Traveling to Mexico During Hurricane Season This year has seen one of the most devastating hurricane seasons for much of the eastern North America. Leaving many travelers asking one thing… “Is it safe to travel during hurricane season in Mexico?” Atlantic Hurricane Tracking 2017 Weather Channel CC…
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Mexico Crime in Tourist Areas

There are reports recently of crime issues in Mexico.  The State Depatment made a recent new statement. .    Here is a blog post that gives a balanced view  of the situation of Mexico Crime and safey in 2017; The authors at MayanRental (actually, that is us)  feel that tourist…
Safe Cities in Mexico

Should I Worry About the Zika Virus in Mexico?

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As of late, a topic of concern for many travelers has been the Zika virus in Mexico. The virus, spread by mosquitoes, has been reported in Mexico by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the form of local transmission. However, even with its presence, the majority of…
Health Safety in Mexico

New Bridge Revolutionizes Border Crossing in San Diego

Border Crossing for Inexpensive Flights out of Tijuana Crossing the U.S./Mexico border from San Diego to Tijuana just got a whole lot easier! Instead of being stuck at the border for hours on either side, the new 390 foot Cross Border Xpress that opened in December of 2015, allows travelers to cross…
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Christmas in Mexico City

Having lived in Mexico City for 10 years, I can say that the Holiday Season was some of the memorable days there and some of the best moments of my life; especially Christmas time. December is an important month in Mexico for a number of reasons. First, the day of…
Safe Cities in Mexico, Trip Reports

Traveling Solo in Mexico

After years of being frustrated and tired of waiting for friends’ schedules to line up or canceling at the last minute, I decided that I couldn’t keep making excuses for not visiting the places I wanted to visit, so I began to travel alone. It’s a daunting task for a…
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