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Good maps are hard to find, and I suspect most travellers aren't that skilled in reading them. I asked my local Mexican consul for a (free) map, but they wouldn't give me one; buy one from a private vendor, they told me. The colour map in the front of my lonelyplanet guide is good for planning a trip, and showing natural geography (mountains, for example, which greatly affect travel times), and the chapter maps are okay for detailed...

#5: You can't get out of the tax. I guess the airlines pocket it.

Nothing is very cheap in Tulum Hotel zone anymore. It has been discovered and is in every travel mag out there. suggest you rent a car and go from place to place in early am checking out places. ALWAYS see the room or hut first. Best to have rental cat so you can secure your things as never heave in your room or hut. Photos see my website wolfcalls.com. The beach is lovely. However you can stay cheaper in Playa del Carmen. Remember food in...

Ooops, mclarjh, I forgot that road maps of Mexico aren't sold in every corner store in USA or around the world. So, hopefully OP will pick one up in her travel. Please report back to us about what you found lodging-wise and your experiences. Thanks.

We've had good luck at both. As the previous posters have said, the two locations have different habitats and avifauna. Ecocamper is right- some of the best locations are the public archeological sites because the birds are protected and used to people. You might want to find a copy of the two best birding guides for the area; they have specific site information and lists: Steve Howell's 'Bird-finding Guide to Mexico,' and...

why not consult a guide book?

Puebla has started a women's only taxi company. Only women drivers, and only women passengers.

Maybe start in Mexico City since you like art. Also you can attend Museums and get an Historical perspective plus the Pyramids neasr there. Also the food is good. Then head to Tulum for the beach and more pyramids. I have met some people who have organized their trip by the pyramids.

I respect your bravery but question your concept of longevity.

Diana Kennedy is great, but her cookbooks often make you work very, very hard. The ingredients listed are often hard to find. I like "Taste of Mexico" by Quintana, and "Mexico—The Beautiful Cookbook", which is inspiring as well as beautiful. By the way, I do have most of DK's cookbooks, but use them less. I note that since retiring to Mexico, I cook much less Mexican food at home. Why bother, when it's good and...