I have used Dr. Alejandro Pompa for the past year and found him to be competent and thorough.  His main practice is in Nogales so ...   Wed Nov 18th, 2009 10:56 pm

Your daughter's experience is unfortunate but not rare either.  I, too, have observed agents at the U.S. border crossing that were displaying quite rude behavior.  ...   Tue Mar 3rd, 2009 05:11 pm

I had a similar experience to yours happen at a Pemex just outside of Hermosillo.  Everyone told me not to fill up in Hermosillo, so ...   Thu Feb 5th, 2009 03:18 pm

Thank you so much for the offer but I have to leave Mon. night because I have a Tues morning flight. ...   Thu Nov 27th, 2008 03:58 am

I have heard about the Executive bus that Tufesa runs from Guaymas to Tucson leaving around 11:30 PM.  Does anyone know about what time it ...   Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 05:53 pm

I have planned to take Tufesa bus back to Tucson to catch a flight out of there back home on a Tuesday.  I was under ...   Sat Nov 15th, 2008 05:09 am

Correction regarding Mexican liability insurance.  I have flown to Guaymas and cleared there several times using my US issued insurance policy which specifically states that ...   Mon Nov 10th, 2008 07:45 pm

It is not illegal to fuel up an auxilliary tank as long as the tank feeds fuel directly to the vehicle that it's attached to.  ...   Mon Aug 18th, 2008 10:12 pm

To clarify, according to a 9th Circuit (Calif. court) Court decision, a Customs official or border patrol official may open and inspect a laptop computer ...   Mon Aug 18th, 2008 09:52 pm

If you decide to take Tufesa bus, allow several hours cushion for your flight. I took the Tufesa bus to Tucson last Tuesday and it left at ...   Wed May 28th, 2008 05:18 pm

Now I know why all the red snapper that I buy at the commercial fish market in my neck of the woods (Kemah, Galveston Bay, ...   Wed Mar 19th, 2008 11:44 pm

When I had internet installed through Telmex a few months ago, they told me dial=up service was no longer available-DSL only.  Didn't have to sign ...   Wed Dec 26th, 2007 02:04 pm

My account with Citibank allows me to use ATMs at Banamex without a service charge since they are an affiliate bank but that's different from ...   Tue Dec 18th, 2007 07:04 pm

Chester, the information I gave was for "new Texas residents" which after 15 years, disqualifies you as "new".   Check this Texas gov. website and ...   Mon Dec 17th, 2007 02:52 pm

I visited San Carlos without a car and had no problems getting around by using the bus (when I wanted to go to Guaymas) or ...   Sun Dec 16th, 2007 12:49 pm

If this Escapees organization is telling you they can register a "new Texas resident" vehicle, then they are misleading people.  All new Texas residents must ...   Tue Dec 11th, 2007 11:23 pm

Thank you so much for the helpful information.  Now one more issue.  Would it be premature to apply for the FM3 if I don't actually ...   Wed Dec 5th, 2007 11:30 pm

Since I am now a Mexican property owner (sort of--via bank trust) and you stated that an FM3 is a requirement, was wondering how one ...   Wed Dec 5th, 2007 05:16 pm

When I brought my satellite control box down to hook up with the satellite dish (DirectTV) I found that no local stations were transmitting and ...   Wed Oct 31st, 2007 05:49 pm

Can anybody give me some information about this airstrip I've heard about?  What area of the city is it located?  Do they have fuel there? ...   Fri Aug 24th, 2007 09:30 pm

I think it's possible the new coast highway that I've heard about may take away resources to 15 Hwy.  At the very least they could ...   Tue Jul 17th, 2007 02:30 pm

Lisa: I was just down at Bahia Delfin last week for the opening and had a chance to meet the owners of unit #167 and tour ...   Fri Jul 13th, 2007 06:50 pm

On our visits there, we have tried several different restaurants recommended to us--we have yet to have a bad meal anywhere.  Recently, we were impressed ...   Wed Jul 11th, 2007 08:25 pm

Just wanted to update you on my purchases from FAMSA store.  They do take credit cards.  However, when I had to make a return of ...   Mon Jul 9th, 2007 08:10 pm

The FAMSA store in Guaymas is located on Serdan Ave. at 17th Street.  Serdan is the main boulevard that comes into the center of Guaymas.  ...   Mon Jul 9th, 2007 08:02 pm

Before buying in San Carlos, we owned a condo in the Cayman Islands.  Original bank that we used there asked no questions of us.  A ...   Mon Jul 9th, 2007 04:12 pm

Just returned from San Carlos and purchased mattresses from FAMSA.  I was very pleased with them (2 queen sets --1 Sealy and 1 Selther)--very good ...   Mon Jul 9th, 2007 04:00 pm

I'm sure you will get better and more specific information than I can give you but I've read enough postings here to understand that you ...   Sat Jun 30th, 2007 04:06 pm

I will be driving from El Paso for the first time and crossing into Mexico from Nogales.  I have seen the advice about taking the ...   Fri Jun 29th, 2007 10:18 pm

Was wondering how the appliances were transported to San Carlos by FAMSA--did the store deliver?  If so, what was the cost of delivery? ...   Fri Jun 29th, 2007 08:30 pm

Phyllis, Do you think FAMSA is as good a place as any to buy appliances?  What about mattresses? My name is Phyllis also. ...   Fri Jun 29th, 2007 03:11 pm

I am going to be buying a refrigerator and washer/dryer when I come for closing next week at Bahia Delfin and wondered what size refrigerator ...   Fri Jun 29th, 2007 03:18 am

When I go to pay for the tourist visa at the border crossing bank, is that also a good place where I should exchange some ...   Tue Jun 26th, 2007 07:18 pm

Thanks for the help everyone.  The concern was that I am buying a used vehicle from an individual here in Texas that I plan on ...   Tue Jun 26th, 2007 02:42 pm

I will be driving down from Arizona to San Carlos next week for the first time and need to know some more info about the ...   Mon Jun 25th, 2007 10:41 pm

We were not given a date but they have already requested the next payment installment so I wouldn't think it would be long now.  I ...   Thu May 31st, 2007 02:21 pm

Can anyone tell me if they have successfully rented a truck (from Budget or Uhaul) that was used to move belongings to Mexico?  If that's ...   Tue May 29th, 2007 09:01 pm

My husband flew us into Guymas last  November coming from El Paso and we had no problems.  But he got as much info as possible ...   Sat Feb 10th, 2007 06:32 pm

Just curious about this--if one cannot import a vehicle into Mexico, then how do all those American made cars get into Mexico and stay there?  ...   Thu Jan 18th, 2007 04:48 pm

Divecat, I too am looking into flying my plane down there in early November.  However, since this will be my first trip there, an option ...   Thu Aug 24th, 2006 07:04 pm