What is a good party hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for college students?
Me and a couple of my college aged buddies are headed down to Puerto Vallarta during the second week of May. I need a good hotel that either has a club on the resort, has a lot of pool/drinking activities, and/or is close to "El Malecon". I was thinking about the Krystal. What are the good clubs to go to down there? Thanks for any help!!!
Puerto Vallarta - 3 Answers
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we went to PV for my senior trip.. we stayed at the bueno ventura .. it was really nice we used the ping pong tables near the pool to play beer pong.. and we walked to most of the clubs and restaurants. the best club is the ZOO.. and if you go on certain days to Collage there will be a foam party
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Paradise Village. It's Huge!
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Krystal is not very close to the malecon...long walk! I just came back from P.V. and stayed at the Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort. It would be superb for your question, yet also a bit of a walk to centro. We walk one way and take a taxi back cause then we can't walk! Much fun for all, great food, pool and drinking games, shows right there, nice beach,VERY good drinks, friendly vendors.....friendly helpful everyone! Hot tubs, at least one heated pool. and 3 others, in-pool bars in pools. It is not far from clubs, either, and a cab to the malecon might cost $5...They also have jet skis, para sailing, the banana boat rides, diving and can help with discounted tours, etc. Do go 'All-Inclusive' !!
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
Saturday, July 7, 2012
What is the easiest way to deal with money when staying long-term in Mexico?
What is the easiest way to deal with money when staying long-term in Mexico?
I'm a college student, and I'm going to be studying abroad in Mexico for a semester. What is the easiest way to deal with money there? It seems that the cheapest way is to just use a credit card as much as possible (there is a fee for using a credit card, but there is also a fee for using an ATM or getting a wire transfer), but I'm wondering if it might make sense to convert a good amount of money at a bank or currency exchange in the states before going to Mexico, or if the exchange rate there would be as significant as the fee of a credit card or whatever. Can anybody help me? Also, any tips in general about living in Mexico are appreciated. I've taken a preparation course and done some reading, so advice such as "Don't drink the water" is rather redundant, but if you have some little-known advice, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Other - Mexico - 8 Answers
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always be careful in foriegn countries they try to swindle you just like in america but with a different tactic.
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The easiest way to handle your money in Mexico is to find an international bank that has affiliates in Mexico and USA. This way you can avoid any transaction fees that would be associated with using ATMs. Credit Cards should ONLY be used in reputable malls/hotels/restaurants. You are going to need cash for most transactions. I would recommend Citibank, HSBC or Bank of America. HSBC is in Mexico, while Citibank and Bank of Am have Mexican affiliates ( Banamex and Santander). It helps to do some research on cultural differences before coming (little things that can be offensive etc.) because you might be surprised. Some Mexicans get annoyed at foreigners because they "slam doors". Cultural research can also help ease culture shock and allow your time to be more enjoyable. No extra advice for living in Mexico-- come to Mex with no expectations and enjoy the undiscovered!
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The safest and most convenient way of dealing with money is to use your ATM card to get cash as you need it. Check with your bank to be sure you can use their card here. If not, then open an account at Bank of America...their cards can be used in Mexico with no problem as they are partners with a Mexican bank...Santander Serfin. You can use your credit card at major stores like supermarkets and Walmart, but not at the little shops. Do not bring a large amount of cash with you. Drink only bottled water...like EVERYBODY else. Relax, enjoy yourself, and have a great time.
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You don't say where you will be staying, it it happens to be Cuernavaca, sign up at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CuernAds/ to get in touch with the foreign community here. About bringing money in to Mexico, I always use my credit card at the window in the bank. They charge about $4.50 for the service and I have gotten up to $5,000 US at one time. The exchange rate is okay and there's no additional charges. You don't want to use your card just anywhere, it can be cloned and you'll find you just bought a bunch of stuff you never knew about. The best exchange rates are at the airport in Mexico city. Best advice? Learn Spanish! Get a Mexican girlfriend!
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This must be an exciting time for you! It sounds like you've done some background work. I'd also advise speaking to someone who, like you, has lived in Mexico. Typically when I travel internationally, I exchange enough cash at the airport to get me to my destination and a little extra. I put spending money in my front pocket and the rest in a money belt tucked inside my pants. We spent a week in Mexico City and took day trips to Cuernavaca and Taxco. It's not wise to flash money. Though we had no issues, I'd remove my money in a restroom or behind closed doors just to be safe and not draw attention to myself. My primary goal is to remain safe.
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Just use your ATM card to get cash. When I was down there, the fee for getting money out was minimal, and the exchange rate made up for it. For example, if I got out 1000 pesos, I would just estimate it as $100 U.S. It would actually be about $95, then with about $2 in fees, the actual total for the transaction was about $97. Then again, maybe I just had a good bank back home that didn't charge me twice for using another bank's ATM. Have a back up plan in case you lose your card. Many places (even some hotels) don't take credit cards. Tips: be very polite. Always greet people with "Buenas dias," "Buenas tardes," or "Buenas Noches". Greet people in stores (or markets) politely before doing business. It can be hard to break large bills, so plan ahead and save some small bills/change for bus rides, bottles of water and other small purchases. Try different things and have fun!
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All good tips here. My best is...tip everybody, all service people, kid in the grocery store who bags your purchases, guy at the gas station. Small change brings big dividends. Smile a lot, try to learn the language, enjoy the experience.
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I'm a college student, and I'm going to be studying abroad in Mexico for a semester. What is the easiest way to deal with money there? It seems that the cheapest way is to just use a credit card as much as possible (there is a fee for using a credit card, but there is also a fee for using an ATM or getting a wire transfer), but I'm wondering if it might make sense to convert a good amount of money at a bank or currency exchange in the states before going to Mexico, or if the exchange rate there would be as significant as the fee of a credit card or whatever. Can anybody help me? Also, any tips in general about living in Mexico are appreciated. I've taken a preparation course and done some reading, so advice such as "Don't drink the water" is rather redundant, but if you have some little-known advice, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Other - Mexico - 8 Answers
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1 :
always be careful in foriegn countries they try to swindle you just like in america but with a different tactic.
2 :
The easiest way to handle your money in Mexico is to find an international bank that has affiliates in Mexico and USA. This way you can avoid any transaction fees that would be associated with using ATMs. Credit Cards should ONLY be used in reputable malls/hotels/restaurants. You are going to need cash for most transactions. I would recommend Citibank, HSBC or Bank of America. HSBC is in Mexico, while Citibank and Bank of Am have Mexican affiliates ( Banamex and Santander). It helps to do some research on cultural differences before coming (little things that can be offensive etc.) because you might be surprised. Some Mexicans get annoyed at foreigners because they "slam doors". Cultural research can also help ease culture shock and allow your time to be more enjoyable. No extra advice for living in Mexico-- come to Mex with no expectations and enjoy the undiscovered!
3 :
The safest and most convenient way of dealing with money is to use your ATM card to get cash as you need it. Check with your bank to be sure you can use their card here. If not, then open an account at Bank of America...their cards can be used in Mexico with no problem as they are partners with a Mexican bank...Santander Serfin. You can use your credit card at major stores like supermarkets and Walmart, but not at the little shops. Do not bring a large amount of cash with you. Drink only bottled water...like EVERYBODY else. Relax, enjoy yourself, and have a great time.
4 :
You don't say where you will be staying, it it happens to be Cuernavaca, sign up at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CuernAds/ to get in touch with the foreign community here. About bringing money in to Mexico, I always use my credit card at the window in the bank. They charge about $4.50 for the service and I have gotten up to $5,000 US at one time. The exchange rate is okay and there's no additional charges. You don't want to use your card just anywhere, it can be cloned and you'll find you just bought a bunch of stuff you never knew about. The best exchange rates are at the airport in Mexico city. Best advice? Learn Spanish! Get a Mexican girlfriend!
5 :
This must be an exciting time for you! It sounds like you've done some background work. I'd also advise speaking to someone who, like you, has lived in Mexico. Typically when I travel internationally, I exchange enough cash at the airport to get me to my destination and a little extra. I put spending money in my front pocket and the rest in a money belt tucked inside my pants. We spent a week in Mexico City and took day trips to Cuernavaca and Taxco. It's not wise to flash money. Though we had no issues, I'd remove my money in a restroom or behind closed doors just to be safe and not draw attention to myself. My primary goal is to remain safe.
6 :
Just use your ATM card to get cash. When I was down there, the fee for getting money out was minimal, and the exchange rate made up for it. For example, if I got out 1000 pesos, I would just estimate it as $100 U.S. It would actually be about $95, then with about $2 in fees, the actual total for the transaction was about $97. Then again, maybe I just had a good bank back home that didn't charge me twice for using another bank's ATM. Have a back up plan in case you lose your card. Many places (even some hotels) don't take credit cards. Tips: be very polite. Always greet people with "Buenas dias," "Buenas tardes," or "Buenas Noches". Greet people in stores (or markets) politely before doing business. It can be hard to break large bills, so plan ahead and save some small bills/change for bus rides, bottles of water and other small purchases. Try different things and have fun!
7 :
All good tips here. My best is...tip everybody, all service people, kid in the grocery store who bags your purchases, guy at the gas station. Small change brings big dividends. Smile a lot, try to learn the language, enjoy the experience.
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
what are good universities in monterrey mexico?
what are good universities in monterrey mexico?
I'm a high school student that is looking for good universities in monterrey mexico, one that has great medical careers I really want to become a plastic surgeon.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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The Monterrey Institute of Technologhy and Higher Education seems like a pretty dang good college to look-up...that's right, live your life and impress those sexy mexican chicks n after u complete your terms n somebody says your a loser n have no life...just say "Shut up, atleast I have a Ph D. u faggot!" And say it with pride just 4 me!
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Monterrey Tech is really good but it is private and expensive for foreign students, but if your budget is low you can also study at the State University of Nuevo León (UANL) which is also good and very cheap, like 1000 dollar per year. Both are really good universities. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monterrey_Institute_of_Technology_and_Higher_Education
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I'm a high school student that is looking for good universities in monterrey mexico, one that has great medical careers I really want to become a plastic surgeon.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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The Monterrey Institute of Technologhy and Higher Education seems like a pretty dang good college to look-up...that's right, live your life and impress those sexy mexican chicks n after u complete your terms n somebody says your a loser n have no life...just say "Shut up, atleast I have a Ph D. u faggot!" And say it with pride just 4 me!
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Monterrey Tech is really good but it is private and expensive for foreign students, but if your budget is low you can also study at the State University of Nuevo León (UANL) which is also good and very cheap, like 1000 dollar per year. Both are really good universities. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monterrey_Institute_of_Technology_and_Higher_Education
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
What do I need to get a student visa?
What do I need to get a student visa?
i live in mexico and i want a student visa to go to school in the US, what kind of paperwork do i need to fill out? how long does it take? how much does it cost? i want to study highschool. do i still need to get accepted?
Immigration - 3 Answers
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Start with $50k and go from there http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html
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well. first you need to be accepted by a school, and then they'll issue you an I-20 student form and register you in the student database, SEVIS. at that point, you can apply for the visa. the visa interview fee is $140. the rest of the cost will depend on the tuition of the school that accepts you.
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Not if you live in a Border town like Juarez or Tijuana. They make special border crossing cards for commuting students. I don't know about cost or time.
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i live in mexico and i want a student visa to go to school in the US, what kind of paperwork do i need to fill out? how long does it take? how much does it cost? i want to study highschool. do i still need to get accepted?
Immigration - 3 Answers
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Start with $50k and go from there http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html
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well. first you need to be accepted by a school, and then they'll issue you an I-20 student form and register you in the student database, SEVIS. at that point, you can apply for the visa. the visa interview fee is $140. the rest of the cost will depend on the tuition of the school that accepts you.
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Not if you live in a Border town like Juarez or Tijuana. They make special border crossing cards for commuting students. I don't know about cost or time.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Looking for Mexican students for a survey on IT Education in Mexico?
Looking for Mexican students for a survey on IT Education in Mexico?
Hi I am doing a research on IT/computer/software courses in Mexico. I am trying to locate students,who have attended these courses and would like to participate in a discussion regarding the same.
Other - Mexico - 1 Answers
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Better post your question in Yahoo Mexico (try it in english). We are friendly.
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Hi I am doing a research on IT/computer/software courses in Mexico. I am trying to locate students,who have attended these courses and would like to participate in a discussion regarding the same.
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Better post your question in Yahoo Mexico (try it in english). We are friendly.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
How much does the visa cost to go to Mexico?
How much does the visa cost to go to Mexico?
Hi, I want to have a cruise to Mexico. How much does the vise cost for an international student living in USA?
Other - Mexico - 3 Answers
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That depends on where you are from. The normal fee if you need a visa is $36 (USD) Here is a link to see if you even need a tourist visa. http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/visas_fmt.htm
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If you are on a cruise, they will take care of the "tourist visa" which is actually just a little card. Last I knew it cost about $22.00 USD. Just call your cruise line and ask them. This is not something you need to do ahead of time. It will be taken care of on the ship, just like it is when you fly to Mexico.
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the current price is US $23. or 270 pesos. For a cruise or an airline flight, it will be included in your fare. They will give you the form before you go ashore. Keep it, since you have to turn it in when you leave. If you go by car, you w ill ahve to pay it separately at a bank.
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Hi, I want to have a cruise to Mexico. How much does the vise cost for an international student living in USA?
Other - Mexico - 3 Answers
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That depends on where you are from. The normal fee if you need a visa is $36 (USD) Here is a link to see if you even need a tourist visa. http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/visas_fmt.htm
2 :
If you are on a cruise, they will take care of the "tourist visa" which is actually just a little card. Last I knew it cost about $22.00 USD. Just call your cruise line and ask them. This is not something you need to do ahead of time. It will be taken care of on the ship, just like it is when you fly to Mexico.
3 :
the current price is US $23. or 270 pesos. For a cruise or an airline flight, it will be included in your fare. They will give you the form before you go ashore. Keep it, since you have to turn it in when you leave. If you go by car, you w ill ahve to pay it separately at a bank.
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Friday, June 1, 2012
Is it safe to travel by bus in Mexico at night?
Is it safe to travel by bus in Mexico at night?
We are two female university students travelling from Mexico city to Palenque (in Chiapas) and then a small town on the coast neat Oaxaca. All the direct buses from mexico city to Palenque are night buses which leave in the evening and arrive in the morning, (~16 hours) do you think it is safe for us?
Other - Mexico - 7 Answers
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2 girls alone id say probably not.
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You'll be fine. . . I did almost the same thing (from Mexico City to Oaxaca) last year, and I didn't have any problems. And I was all alone!
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Yeah you'll be fine, most of the crimes happen at the border and not all over the country like many poeple think. I've been in mexico many times, i studied there and lived for some months nothing bad happend to me. everybody was very nice to me.
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Yes, if you grab your purses or put them below your feet when you sleep. The places that you will visit are peaceful and very reasonably safe. Most people are tourist friendly, but don't push: if don't have to mention you're americans, don't do it.
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Like many others here,I also think you will be just fine.On the late night buses it is not unusual to be stopped and boarded at random military checkpoints during the night.They usually just do a cursory search and you are on your way again in a few minutes.The only reason I mention it is that it can be a little disconcerting if you have never had it happen before and are not expecting it. Buen Viaje! jaun23
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NOT AS SAFE IKNOW OF THREE PEOPLE THAT WERE ROBBED AT NIGHT. ONE JUST LAST YEAR. NO HARM DONE AND THEY GOT $200.00 YOUR ODDS ARE 99% THAT YOU WILL BE FINE
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Oh yes. just like May berry, only safer
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We are two female university students travelling from Mexico city to Palenque (in Chiapas) and then a small town on the coast neat Oaxaca. All the direct buses from mexico city to Palenque are night buses which leave in the evening and arrive in the morning, (~16 hours) do you think it is safe for us?
Other - Mexico - 7 Answers
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2 girls alone id say probably not.
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You'll be fine. . . I did almost the same thing (from Mexico City to Oaxaca) last year, and I didn't have any problems. And I was all alone!
3 :
Yeah you'll be fine, most of the crimes happen at the border and not all over the country like many poeple think. I've been in mexico many times, i studied there and lived for some months nothing bad happend to me. everybody was very nice to me.
4 :
Yes, if you grab your purses or put them below your feet when you sleep. The places that you will visit are peaceful and very reasonably safe. Most people are tourist friendly, but don't push: if don't have to mention you're americans, don't do it.
5 :
Like many others here,I also think you will be just fine.On the late night buses it is not unusual to be stopped and boarded at random military checkpoints during the night.They usually just do a cursory search and you are on your way again in a few minutes.The only reason I mention it is that it can be a little disconcerting if you have never had it happen before and are not expecting it. Buen Viaje! jaun23
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NOT AS SAFE IKNOW OF THREE PEOPLE THAT WERE ROBBED AT NIGHT. ONE JUST LAST YEAR. NO HARM DONE AND THEY GOT $200.00 YOUR ODDS ARE 99% THAT YOU WILL BE FINE
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Oh yes. just like May berry, only safer
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