How to reach Mexico?
By far the most popular style of transport is independent travel relying on the network of buses of varying quality that criss-cross Central America and Mexico. Bus travel is certainly a very good way to get a feel for the countries you are travelling through. But don’t shun the occasional opportunity to take a short flight - the view from above has the benefit of providing a different perspective.
Travelling under your own steam is also very popular and brings with it a freedom to explore that bus travel simply does not allow. We provide details on driving your own vehicle - car, camper van, motorbike and bicycle - throughout the text. And, from the letters we receive, the ever-growing co-operation between the nations of Central America is producing dramatic benefits at border crossings for those who do decide to go it alone.
Mexico rescues 18 Cubans adrift in flimsy boat
The Mexican Navy rescued 18 Cubans adrift in the Caribbean Sea on a flimsy vessel that was blown off course in a failed bid to reach Florida, the immigration department said on Monday.
A one-year-old baby was among the passengers in the boat, spotted floating off the Isla Mujeres island near the resort of Cancun on Friday.
“A boat spotted them and passed this information on to the Navy, which rescued them,†said a spokeswoman for Mexico’s immigration institute in Cancun.
The Cubans left their homeland on Dec. 27 in a bid to reach the
Indo-Mexico trade set to reach new high
Bilateral trade between India and Mexico is expected to grow exponentially with exports from India poised for major growth in the coming years.
Aiming to boost trade ties between the two countries and diversify India's exports, businessmen from India and Mexico held several interactions during a three-day exhibition here, showcasing Indian engineering products, services and technologies. Besides issues relating to bilateral trade, they also explored possibility of joint ventures and the factors that inhibit the expansion of trade between the two countries.
Organized by Indian Export Promotion Council, the exhibition generated direct business
Palo Verde Generators start crawl from Mexico
PHOENIX Drivers are advised to avoid a king-size caravan carrying nuclear-plant equipment through southern Arizona this week.
Two gigantic flatbed trucks are each carrying an 806-ton steam generator. They're already headed north through Mexico from Puerto Peqasco (pee-KAHS-co), where they were delivered by barge. At a snail's pace, the convoy will travel along Arizona 85 from Lukeville to Gila Bend, then on local roads west of 85 heading north toward the plant.
The convoy is expected to reach the border as early as today, but will take another two weeks to reach Palo Verde near Tonopah
Tropical Storm Gert dumps heavy rain on Mexico
Now Tropical Storm Gert, a somewhat ragged weather system in the Gulf of Mexico headed toward the same general area of Mexico struck last week by Hurricane Emily.
Forecasters warned that up to 12 inches of rain and potential flooding could pose a threat to life and property along portions of Mexico's Gulf Coast and inland.
They said Gert, the seventh named storm of the young hurricane season, developed from a disturbance they have been watching for days as it approached and then crossed the Yucatán Peninsula.
Though the storm was being inhibited by high-altitude winds
Turkey, Mexico reach quarterfinals at U-17 world soccer championship
Despite a courageous rally at the start of the second half, China could do nothing to prevent Turkeyfrom sailing to a 5-1 victory Sunday in the quarter-finals at the U-17 World Championship in Peru.
In the other quarter-final played on Sunday, Mexico needed a late equalizer to force extra-time before beating Costa Rica 3-1 in Piura.
The Iquitos crowds witnessed a dominant display from the Turks that left a doughty Chinese team reeling.
"We gave 100% as always and
Hormiguero
Twenty kilometres southwest of Xpujil, Hormiguero is the site of one of the most important buildings in the Rio Bee region, whose elaborate carvings on the facade show an excellent example of the serpent's-mouth entrance, with huge fangs and a gigantic eye.
In the opposite direction to the other group of sites in this area, Rio Bee is south off Rib Bee the main highway, some 10 km along the road to Chetumal. Although the site gave its name to the architectural style seen in this area, there are better examples of it at the ruins listed above. Rio
U.S., Turkey and Mexico reach quarterfinals
Ofori Sarkodie, Kile Nakazawa and Ryan Soroka all scored second-half goals Tuesday to lead the United States past Italy 3-1 at the Under-17 World Cup.
After a scoreless first half, Sarkodie put the U.S. ahead two minutes after the break, followed by Kile Nakazawa off a free kick in the 67th minute.
Andrea Russoto cut the American's lead in half in the 74th on a free kick, then Ryan Soroka restored the two-goal margin in the 90th.
Italy finished the match a man short after Salvatore Foti was given a red card for arguing with the referee.
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The city of Colima, Colima, is located at 19°24′ N 103°73′ W. It is the capital and main city of the state of Colima.
In 2003 the city had an estimated population of about 125,400 people. It is one of the oldest cities in Mexico, after Veracruz, Veracruz, and Mexico City – following the fall of Tenochtitlan in 1521, the Spanish conquistadors were quick to reach the west coast.
Mexico-Cuba Boost Parliament Diplomacy
Monterrey, Mexico, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) The 8th Meeting of Legislators of Cuba and Mexico agreed to beef up parliamentary diplomacy here in this industrial city.
The Chamber of Deputies VP, Francisco Arroyo, said it must go further that governments and reach levels of "friendship and solidarity," with strong currents of non-intervention and self-determination.
After more than 100 years of diplomatic relations,chief of the Cuban delegation Ramón Pez Ferro said his group is moved by a spirit of cooperation and respect of sovereignty and the right of people to select the political, economic and social system they wish.
The Cuban
Rita strengthens to Category 3 over Gulf of Mexico
KEY WEST, Fla. Hurricane Rita's top sustained winds are up to 120 miles per hour, and forecasters say the storm is expected to reach Category Four strength sometime today.
Category Four hurricanes pack sustained winds of at least 131 miles per hour.Rita, the fifth major hurricane of the season, largely spared the Florida Keys. But it's aimed for the Gulf Coast, where people are worried.Rita's raging eye did not hit land in the Florida Keys.Thousands of relieved residents who evacuated are expected to begin returning today. Copyright 2005 Associated Press. All rights reserved.
