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Mexican Fantasies and Fallacies
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In our long journey down the US we have continually sought out
information about Mexico. Our intent is to spend the best part of
the fall and winter there, so many an evening has been spent
discussing Mexico with friends and neighbours. While much good
information has been garnered, we are surprised that some
significant misconceptions permeate the boating community.
We will update this page as we learn more, but in our humble
opinion and very limited Mexican experience, here are some popular
misconceptions:. |
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Cabo San Lucas is Very Expensive and not
Worth Stopping
We anchored out, shopped at the local Mexican markets and the Costco,
ate out occasionally - off the beach restaurants. We found prices
to be modest. Fuel was allot cheaper than in the US and most
prices were at least half of San Diego. Good liquor store called "Europa's"
at the north east end of the marina shopping complex. Cabo is
busy, but is beautiful and delightful place. |
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Everyone Speaks English in Mexico so you
don't need Spanish.
You can survive without Spanish as long as you are happy to hang out
on gringo row. Mexico's language is Spanish and most Mexican's
don't speak much English. Some knowledge of the language will help you
enjoy Mexico. Learn some Spanish! |
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Wine is Terrible in Mexico. Many
award wining wines are grown around Ensenada. Not much in the two buck
chuck range but 700 peso's or better should get you a good bottle. |
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Stock up on Groceries and Food In San
Diego Ensenada food prices are close to half San Diego prices.
About 3/4 of Canadian prices. All the basics are here. Don't
bother stocking up on anything, unless you have a favorite food that you
want to be assured of a good supply. |
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Make Sure Your Fuel is Topped off Before
you Leave for Mexico Ensenada diesel is about a dollar less per
gallon than San Diego prices. |
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Tijuana is Not Mexico
It sure the hell is. Mexican's live and work there.
The city is very Mexican. OK it is a border town with typical
border town commerce such that you would find in many places in the
world where a rich country is next too a poorer one. That the
poorer one is Mexico is just a historical twist of fate. |
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Ensenada Habour is so foul that
you can't anchor
Well, maybe there are some bad spots. But we have had the hook up and down three times in
the area just south of the moorings with no problem. Good holding
in mud at 10-15 feet. |
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Mexico is as Expensive as USA
If you hang out in Gringo row, the Mexican's are happy to charge
you gringo prices. Buy where the Mexican's buy and you will find
prices are modest for most things. |
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