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I literally drink the water in most places, and have learned that a little clorox goes a long way.

And as to sanitation, yes there are issues, but none worse that what I have seen In Los Angeles. And in major tourist centers like Cabo San Lucas those issues were addressed years ago. (Of course I have been here a month and have driven into Cabo once, a forty five minute drive. One of the joys in Mexico is the smaller villages....) Here in Todos they are currently under grounding their utilities. Construction is not like American process, here it is being done with the occasional backhoe but more often with picks and shovels.

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One thing that Mexico has in common with Illinois is toll roads that are miserable to drive. Not always the case like Illinois, but even here the toll roads sometimes have you shaking your head, literally.

Gas is all Pemex, although a recent law is going to allow for branding in the coming years. The prices are controlled. For most travelers this is the place where they have the most exposure to crime, as some Pemex workers have all the scams to get your money. Fortunately most of them will make sure that you see the pump zeroed out before they start pumping. Always pay cash, and always count your change, a favorite trick is to short change you. That said, the issue is to always be aware of your surroundings.

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Check out the blog "Gingergoesglamping." I'm not sure it's still active, but the writer has made several trips to Mexico, the Yucatan in particular, with great success. Details many of his stops and strategies.

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Had two of my posts deleted, I understand they were off topic. Jim

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