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 Information on Mexico |
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Country info
A concise guide to the history, culture and traditions including other relevant
information.
For a breakdown of information on this country select:
Country Guide
Contact information with no frills at:
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
The place for maps online:
Maps.com
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 Embassy/Visa Details |
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Ambulance, Fire and Police numbers are listed. Marine, Mountain and Consulate (24Hr) Emergency numbers to follow, where applicable.
Police:
Ambulance:
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| Health & Safety |
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| Accessibility |
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bakpaka is in the process of researching accessibility for ALL travellers worldwide.
The information being collated reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.
Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide
Students!!! Save now with the ISIC or ISE Card. Discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world:
ISE Cards and
ISIC Cards
It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just say hello
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| Travel Tips/What's on |
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General and country specific tips for backpackers, including things to do and see. We are looking for your input, so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers and us know what's happening out there!!!
If you would like to become an author, please email us:
info [AT] bakpaka dot- com
Well-versed in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet online
ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local people.
Visit the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre at:
Ecotourism
Small scale, locally produced, low-impact ecotours:
EarthFoot
For tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman
DIVEWORLD
Get the official and independent view on dive sites and facilities around the world.
The way the world learns to dive:
PADI
The magazine divers trust:
Scuba Diving
What to see and where to find it:
Tourist Attractions
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| Climate Report/When to go |
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This section will develop into a comprehensive guide to current weather and seasonal trends experienced in this country, and advise on weather related issues affecting places of interest.
Current regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather North America
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| Accommodation/Cyber Cafes |
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bakpaka is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check out the worldwide accommodation options below and through our travel link…
The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN
The 4anything guide to hostels:
Worldwide Accommodations
A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under construction.
The most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes
Here's a selection operating in this country:
Sybcom Internet Cafe
Avenue Náder # 42 S.M. 2-A,
Cancun, Quintana Roo 77500, Mexico.
Tel: (52) (9) 884 6807
Fax: (52) (9) 884 6807
Email: webmaster@sybcom.com
Cost/Hour: 38 pesos
Hours: 09:00-23:00
Javachat Cafe Internet
Genova 44-K Zona Rosa,
Mexico City, 06600, Mexico.
Tel: (52) (5) 525 6853
Fax: (52) (5) 514 6856
Email: javachat@yahoo.com
Cost/Hour: 3.60 U.S.
Hours: 10:00-22:00 (daily)
Rent@net
Avenue Sonora 123 Col. Condesa,
Mexico City 06700, Mexico.
Tel: 5286 9871
Fax: 5286 9871
Email: titanic@data.net.mx
Cost/Hour: $2.50
Hours: 10:00-22:00 (daily)
Cyberia
Calle 4 entre Avenidas 10 y 15,
Playa del Carmen, Q. Roo 77710, Mexico.
Tel: (52) (987) 32159
Email: cyberia@playadelcarmen.com
Cost/Hour: 1.5 pesos per minute
Hours: 09:-21:00 (Mon-Sat), 09:00-17:00 (Sun)
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| Travel Advice |
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bakpaka is in the process of building a Travel Information Centre. In the meantime updated travel advice can be found at the following addresses:
Although this information can sometimes be specific, the majority will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.
U.S. Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S. Customs
U.K. Customs
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