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Photo of Carl Franz If you are new to this website and our books, and unfamiliar with our informal "People's Guide" style of travel and writing, be warned!.... there is no particular order here. The material that follows is right off the top of my desk, out of my notebooks and sometimes off-the-wall. Lorena eventually reorganizes these entries and links them to the central People's Guide web archives, located deep within an abandoned silver mine somewhere in the state of Chihuahua.

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Where's The People's Guide Travel Letter?[In Carl's Notebook]
◊ Where's The People's Guide Travel Letter?
Now that you mention it.... whatever happened to the newsletter?
Also: ◊ Here's where it all started: The People's Guide To Mexico
 
San Blas, Nayarit: Websites, Information & Accomodations
◊ San Blas, Nayarit: Websites, Information & Accomodations
San Blas resident Tom Nelson suggests a new website and Carl adds a link to Tom's own Bungalows Conny. By Tom Nelson
Also: ◊ San Blas Information
Also: ◊ Bungalows Conny, San Blas, Nayarit

Mexican Food Links
◊ Mexican Food Links
Links to discussion about Mexican food, as well as recipes, Spanish-English food terms, chilies, and more. !Provecho! By Carl Franz
Also: ◊ Mexican Comida by Jose Luis
Also: ◊ Mexican Cooking Discussion Group

Carl's Copper Canyon Notebook: Caves
◊ Carl's Copper Canyon Notebook: Caves
A casual exploration of ancient Tarahumara trails leads to a remarkable discovery. By Carl Franz

Batopilas
◊ Batopilas
First impressions of Batopilas, one of Mexico's oldest and most interesting mining towns. By Carl Franz
Also: ◊ Batopilas Photo Collage
 
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Travel Tip

Where Next? Looking For A Beach

Hello,

I'm a writer who has been through an extended period of personal traumas and I am looking for someplace peaceful and affordable to heal and spend the winter and perhaps move to long-term. San Miguelle D'allende sounds a bit "discovered" for me. I've been living in an arid environment so a beach type environment might be a nice change of pace.

I would like to spend no more than $600 per month on rent. Less is better. I'm not necessarily concerned about a large american population. Someplace, simple, a nice market, clean, safe housing, . . . you get the point.

Thanks in advance for any help or resources.

Sincerely, Christopher

Carl replies: I agree that San Miguel de Allende is probably too "discovered" for you. On the other hand, if you want to rub shoulders with other writers, SMA could be worth a second look. As for possible coastal retreats, my suggestion is that you check out the smaller Pacific beach towns north of Puerto Vallarta. This area is also being discovered but it hasn't yet been trampled too badly. Rents range from cheap to sky-high, so take your time before taking the plunge. As for long-term, don't make any committments until you've spent a good deal of time in one place. The coasts are wonderful in winter but summer is another story... think "hot & humid"!
 

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Evan's Copper Canyon Photos

I met "Evan From Heaven" during Christmas in Cusarare several years ago, and invited the vacationing tightrope walker/juggler to entertain the local Tarahumara children. He was a major hit with everyone, adults included. Evan has posted a series of interesting photo galleries documenting some of his trips to the Copper Canyon and other parts of Mexico. Here's his website:

Copper Canyon Travels
 

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Mexico Gas & Diesel Prices

Doug Havens suggests that anyone driving to Mexico might want to check out current fuel prices at Fred Metcalf's excellent Information Pages On Baja California. Gas prices don't vary much from Baja to mainland Mexico, so this information can be very helpful when planning your itinerary. The page is not frequently updated, but gas prices are relatively stable in Mexico.

Mexico Gas Prices
 

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RV Solar Power

Taylor Benson suggests this link to a practical, no-frills power system for a Solar RV.
 

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Telmex Traveler Phone Cards

Call home from Mexico with prepaid Telmex phone cards. Available online. Rates are about 50 cents a minute. Suggested by David Eidell.
 

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◊ More Mexico Tips & Quick Updates


Letters from Our Readers

News and Updates from Carl & Lorena◊ News and Updates from Carl & Lorena

Talk About Mexico! A new People's Guide website addition.◊ Talk About Mexico! A new People's Guide website addition.

Mexico's Copper Canyon: Updates, Tips, Letters◊ Mexico's Copper Canyon: Updates, Tips, Letters

◊ Will My Kids Be Kidnapped?

◊ Oaxaca and The Pacific Coast

◊ Mexico For Meds?

By Motorcycle In Mexico's Copper Canyon◊ By Motorcycle In Mexico's Copper Canyon

Mexico's Copper Canyon◊ Mexico's Copper Canyon

Car Insurance - YES!◊ Car Insurance - YES!

Where's The People's Guide Travel Letter?◊ Where's The People's Guide Travel Letter?

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