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Expertise
I cannot answer car permit questions. I can intelligently answer just about any question about driving in mainland Mexico, living in Mexico and hot springs in Mexico. I do not recommend specific hotels, there are quidebooks for that. I am not a Baja expert. That is a different part of the country and there are plenty of people who know more about it than I do. Naturally, I have a web site (www.mexicomike.com) and make a living with personal consultations, but am here to offer good advice for general topics for free. But please understand that I can't answer detailed questions about moving or extensive driving trips to Mexico here without being unfair to my paying clients. And please, no car permit questions.
Experience in the area
Driving Mexico -- I have been driving to Mexico since 1968 and writing travel guides for drivers to Mexico since 1984. I frequently drive the country and have a reputation for honesty and integrity. I will tell people the plusses and minuses of traveling in and living in Mexico. Living in Mexico -- I have lived and done business in Mexico. My book, 'Live Better South of the Border' has been in print since 1997 and speaks to people of all ages, not just retirees. Hot springs of Mexico -- I have been researching and enjoying Mexican hot sprigs since the lsat 1980's. My book 'Spas & Hot Springs of Mexico' was the first book on Mexico's hot springs. It is now out of print, but selling for $60 or so on Amazon as a collector's item.
Organizations
Chamber of Commerce, McAllen TX International Committee, Chamber of Commerce, McAllen, TX
Publications
Frommers, Fommers, Insight Guides, Dallas Morning News, Mexico Business Magazine, McAllen Monitor, Mexico City News, San Miguel de Allende paper 'Atencion' and so on
Education/Credentials
As the author of more than a dozen books on Mexico and psychology, I believe that speaks for my being educated.
Awards and Honors
NY Times -- Profiled for writing about driving Mexico. Wall Street Journal -- Profiled for writing about driving Mexico. Texas Monthly -- ditto. Former Mecia Spokesman (1997) for the Mexican Tourimm Ministry
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Phil Howe | 05/05/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Mary Ann | 05/03/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much, Mike, for telling ..... |
| Lyn | 03/07/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Carolyn | 11/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Bill | 09/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Mexico Mike
2011-09-23 legalizing american in mexico:
The short answer is I doubt it. There is a process to legalize cars that changes frequently and is hardly worth the trouble. But that can only be done by a Mexican citizen (or a foreigner with residency
2011-01-09 Trip from Ixtapa to Melaque:
Trip planning is my specialty as is map-making for drivers. I recently drove that same route. In fact, unless you are already committed, I would suggest trying to stay in Zihuatenejo at Las Azucenas http://www
2010-12-16 Driving Tour of Pacific Coast:
Greg, First of all, good for you. That is a trip your kids will remember all their lives. That is how I fell in love with Mexico. Is it worth it to drive all the way to Acapulco? ACA is certainly
2010-07-13 Best driving route from Mexico City to Reynosa:
Vanessa, It is pretty simple. Just take MEX-57 North almost to Saltillo, taking the toll road version whenver there is a choice (although to me, they are not worth the money, but to each his/her own)
2010-07-08 update:
Sharp eyes, Jackson. Actually the US State Department either moved or hid the more recent stats. I have seen some unofficially and they are about the same, but since I cannot quote the source, I don't
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