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For your convienience, we've added various links to some of the most informative sites about Mexico. Be sure to contact us if you would like a web banner to link to Sanborn's web site.

Important Web Sites	Banjercito - This link takes you to the Banjecito web site home page, where you can fill out and print your Vehicle Permit application.
	Peso Exchange - XE.com is simple to use. Just place the amount of American Dollars you want to convert into Pesos, and click the submit button. XE.com will show you the current exchange rate and do the math for you.
	TelMex - The TelMex web site has all the current Mexico area codes and other valuable information for calling to and from Mexico.
	Weather - This web site has up-to-the-minute temperatures for all of Mexico. Visit their site again just before you leave on your trip to Mexico.
	Web Page Translation - Since many of the Mexico web sites do not have English versions we've included this translation site. Once you have the address of the web site you care to have translated, select this link and type the web address (of the site you want translated) into any of the open fields under the "Translate a Web Page" heading. (Alta Vista seems to work best.) Select "from Spanish to English" in the drop down menu and then click "GO". Note: This is a computer translation of the original webpage. It is provided for general information only and should not be regarded as complete nor accurate.

Government / Government Travel Sites	Mexico Roads & Bridges - The Caminos Y Puentes web site give you all the current toll charges for Mexicos highways and bridges. They usually have reports on current road conditions in their Spanish version site. On occasion, they will translate them to their English site too.
	SECTUR - This site belongs to Mexico's Secretary of Tourism. This web site is filled with important links and phone numbers. Each year, the government honors a citizen who helped tourists. Your praises or complaints for Mexican individuals or companies will be recored and sent to the appropriate agency. For a direct link to their email, click here.
	U.S. Customs - This web site covers everything that goes on along the border. For the most up to date travel information click here, and click here for border waiting times.
	Passport Card - Latest inforation on the passport card. The passport card facilitates entry and expedites document processing at U.S. land and sea ports-of-entry when arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda.

Government/State Tourism Web Sites	Visit Mexico - This is the official Mexican Tourism Board web site. It is very well constructed, easy to navigate and has plenty of vital and interesting information.
	Aguascalientes - This site has all the information for the State of Auascalientes, its municipalities and popular tourism.
	Baja California - This site for northern Baja California is well constructed and organized.
	Baja California Sur - This site for southern Baja California is well constructed and organized. (Spanish only) An excellent place to stay in Mulegé, B.C.S. is the Orchard Vacation Village.
	Campeche - This web site has all the vital information for the State of Campeche. (Spanish only)
	Chiapas - This web site has all the vital information for tourism in the State of Chiapas. Click here for the states government web site. (Spanish only)
	Chihuahua - This web site for the State of Chihuahua is well constructed, organized and easy to navigate. To go directly to their tourism page, click here. (Spanish only)
	Coahuila - This web site for the State of Coahuila is well constructed, organized and easy to navigate. (Spanish only)Another great web site with tons of information about the desert ecology and eco-tourism of Coahuila is www.rutadeldesierto.com.
	Colima - This web site for the State of Colima is well constructed, easy to navigate, very organized and is full of great information. Click here for the states government web site. (Spanish only)
	Durango - This web site for the State of Durango is has alot of information and is easy to navigate. (Spanish only)
	Guanajuato - This web site for the State of Guanajuato is well constructed, easy to navigate and very organized.
	Guerrero - This web site for the State of Guerrero has plenty of information and is well organized. (Spanish only)
	Hidalgo - This web site for the State of Hidalgo has lots of information, is well constructed, organized and easy to navigate. (Spanish only)
	Jalisco - This web site has all the vital information for the State of Jalisco. It is well constructed but loads slowly.
	Mexico - This web site has all the vital information for the State of Mexico. (Spanish only)
	Mexico City (D.F.) - This web site has all the vital information for Mexico's Districto Federal.
	Michoacan - This web site for the State of Michoacan is well constructed, organized and easy to navigate. To go directly to their tourism site, click here. (Spanish only)
	Morelos - This web site for the State of Morelos is well constructed, organized and easy to navigate.
	Nayarit - This web site has all the vital information for the State of Nayarit. This site is can become difficult to navigate. For a good alternative with an English version, click here. It's got basic information but it's kept updated.
	Nuevo Leon - This web site for the State of Nuevo Leon is well constructed, easy to navigate, very organized and is full of great information. (Spanish only)
	Oaxaca - This web site for the State of Oaxaca is well constructed, organized and easy to navigate. (Spanish only) As an alternative a great English site is oaxaca-travel.com.
	Puebla - This web site has all the vital information for the State of Puebla. (Spanish only)
	Queretaro - This web site has all the vital information for the State of Queretaro. It is well constructed but loads slowly. (Spanish only)
	Quintana Roo - This web site has all the vital information for the State of Quintana Roo. (Spanish only)
	San Luis Potosi - This web site has all the vital information for the State of San Luis Potosi. (Spanish only)
	Sinaloa - This web site for the State of Sinaloa has lots of information and is easy to navigate. (Spanish only)
	Sonora - An excellent site that is filled with plenty of information. It is well constructed and easy to navigate. Click here for the states government web site. (Spanish only)
	Tabasco - This web site for the State of Tabasco is well constructed, organized and easy to navigate. (Spanish only)
	Tamaulipas - This web site for the State of Tamaulipas is well constructed, organized and easy to navigate.
	Tlaxcala - This web site for the State of Tlaxcala is well constructed, organized and easy to navigate. (Spanish only)
	Veracruz - This web site for the State of Veracruz has plenty of information and is well constructed, organized and easy to navigate.
	Yucatan - This web site for the State of Yucatan is full of information and is well constructed, organized and easy to navigate. (Spanish only) Maya Yucatan - is another great site with an English version.
	Zacatecas - This web site for the State of Zacatecas is full of information and is well constructed, organized and easy to navigate. (Spanish only)

Additional Tourist Oriented and Travel Sites	Acapulco - This web site is well organized and has plenty of information about Acapulco, its beaches and culture.
	Baja Life - This is one of the most informative web site about Baja.
	Cancun - Great site for Cancun lovers. Loads of visitor comments and links. Great photos of beach conditions for every hotel. Dining, sightseeing, nightlife and a whole lot more. Another great site is CancunTips.com.mx.
	Copper Canyon - This web site is well organized and has plenty of information about Copper Canyon. The train tours have become one of the most popular tours in all of Mexico.
	Cozumel online - A very good site complete with island description, tours, history, dining and adventure travel. Another great site about Cozumel is www.islacozumel.com.mx.
	Eco-Tourism - This is a wonderful site with tons of information about birdwatching, eco-adventures and eco-tourism throughout Mexico. Eco Advernture Mexico - A great site with lots of information. (Spanish only) Rafting Mexico Verde is also a great site for eco-adventures, and they have plenty of activities for children too. Don't be scared off by the prices; they are in Mexico currency. Montanismo is a great site that covers eco-advernture. It's very well constructed and easy to navigate. (Spanish only)
	El Cielo Biosphere Reserve - Located in Tamaulipas, El Cielo is the largest Biosphere Reserve in Northern Mexico. Great for Birderwatching and eco-tourism. This site is well organized and has plenty of information. (Spanish only)
	El Tajin - Located in the state of Veracruz, the ruins of El Tajin are probably the most interesting of all the northern ruins in Mexico. This site is well constructed, organized and has plenty of information. (Spanish only)
	Hostels.com - This site searches for available rooms and allows you to place reservations. It generally offers a mixture of dormitories and double rooms. CityExpress hotels - A brand new chain of hotels being built throughout Mexico! All locations have very clean rooms and business centers with high speed and wireless internet. Rooms start from $55-$75 USD per day.
	Hotels in Mexico - This is a great site. Well constructed and organized. It gives you price ranges for every hotel that it lists.
	Hotels in Mexico2 - This is a well organized booking engine which includes sights, history, climate, travel tips and "hideaways" information.
	Hunting & Fishing - This is a good site with many locations selected especially for hunting and fishing. Two areas close to the South Texas border (about 2 hrs. away) are El Tinieblo (they also make their own Mezcal and have a very impressive art gallery) and Hacienda Don Quizote.
	Leon - This is a well organized web site for the city of Leon in Guanajuato.
	Mazatlan Travel - If Mazatlan is your destination, this web site contains a lot of different travel information on the area.
	Merida - This is a wonderful site with tons of information about Merida, it's culture and history.
	Mexico Desconocido - From the publishers of "Mexico Desconocido" (Unknown Mexico) magazine. Excellent search capabilities from archive of past issues. Another great site on Mexico is MexicanWave.com. Another excellent site belongs to posadavienahotel.com. Aside from it being a link to a great hotel, you'll also find lots of information about Mexico City and the local tourist attractions.
	Monterrey - Convention and Visitor's Bureau - This web site is well organized and has plenty of information about Monterrey. Some of the most interesting places in Monterrey are Parque Fundidora and the Glass Museum. But don't forget that Monterrey is the 3rd largest city in Mexico, so there are plenty of things to do for all ages and social lives.
	Museo del Desierto (Museum of the Desert) - A popular tourist attraction in Saltillo, Coah. Fun and education for the whole family.
	Puerta Vallarta online - This site includes a calendar of events, ecotourism info, hotel links and general sightseeing information. This is a great site to visit for all first time Puerta Vallarta tourists. Another great site is puertovallarta.net.
	RV Campgrounds - MexOnline has one of the best lists of RV campgrounds in Mexico. They also have plenty of information about Mexico's history, business, schools, etc. The site is well constructed and easy to navigate, and is a great resouce on all that is Mexico. If you are going through Cd. Victoria in Tamaulipas, Victoria RV Park is the best place to stay! If you are looking to RV in Baja, the Travel Channel has elected Mulegé, B.C.S., Mexico as their #6 "Best places to see by RV".
	San Migel de Allende - This site includes a calendar of events, hotel links and general sightseeing info. Another great site is www.portalsanmiguel.com.
	Tampico - This web site for the city of Tampico has plenty of information and is well constructed. (Spanish only)
	Xcaret - This is a good site with all the information about the vacationing hot spot, Xcaret.

Informative Sites on Mexico & South America	www.monterreyforum2007.org - The Universal Forum of Cultures is an international event that sets a citizen platform for discussing and debating about global issues. It lasts 80 days, from September 20th to December 8th, 2007; in Monterrey, Mexico. Every activity that will take place in the Universal Forum of Cultures will revolve among four main topics: Cultural Diversity, Sustainability, Knowledge and Peace. These activities will be manifested through three types of formats: Dialogues, Exhibits, and Cultural Expressions. (Spanish only) Download a complete PDF copy (4.2mb) of the Monterrey Forum 2007 English brochure.
	99DaystoPanama - This site has lots of great information about a couples RV trip from the U.S. to Panama.
	AmeriSpan - Study Spanish in Mexico, Central or South America.
	GoTo Latin - This site has lots of great information about South America.
	Mundo Maya - This is a neat site that gives you plenty on information about the Mayan world.
	South American Explorers Club - Travel information on Central and South America.
	The News in Mexico - The official web site of Mexico's premier English language newspaper.