travel through Mexico

I would like to travel Mexico by car. US to the Yucatan Penisula. I am seeking advice that may make the trip safer and fun!

I just got back from Oaxaca and Mexico City. I spent 9 days in Oaxaca, and 3 unplanned days in Mexico City. I attended Spanish lessons, climbed the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, visited Monte Alban, drank beer and Mezcal in Oaxaca’s Zocalo for a week, ate chipolines, ate some great Oaxacan food, took cooking lessons, and had a great time!

I plan to return to Mexico City for longer, some day, and might return to Oaxaca as well. I’m sure I’ll be visiting other places as well, but I consider this goal accomplished.

Mexico seems like such a rich and interesting country, and it is right at my doorstep (I live in Texas). I’ve travelled in Europe several times, and now I want to learn more about the beautiful and diverse nation across the border. I’ve been to the beach resorts in the Yucatan and some border towns, but I really want to explore Mexico City, Oaxaca, and other areas (not the tourist zones).

We’re finally going to Oaxaca this spring, and we’ll be studying Spanish for a week during our stay. I’m hoping that being surrounded by people speaking the language will help me overcome my lifelong inability to learn another language.

Great country with sooooo nice people!

I’ll do this in november… :-)