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[Detailman]

Originally Posted by itnavell

I've just got to say this again... This Forum warms my heart to the core. Those of you who have spent so much time here, helping me, helping others, THANK YOU. I'm really touched by your friendship.

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This illustrates how many feel about the forum, myself included. A source of information and help and willing people ready to step in with what they can offer to assist others. For those that do step in - ORCHIDS! For those that would rather ....... - ONIONS!

Fantastic example (but not the only one by any means) of the helpfulness of this Forum.

[conklinwh]

Since you are in Tequisquiapan, it is easy to get to San Miguel and the consulate is on the road from the Queretaro bypass. Is there a reason that you aren't going there as has to be a lot easier. In addition, our passports were stolen in April and when we went to apply, they took pesos.

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by conklinwh

Since you are in Tequisquiapan, it is easy to get to San Miguel and the consulate is on the road from the Queretaro bypass. Is there a reason that you aren't going there as has to be a lot easier. In addition, our passports were stolen in April and when we went to apply, they took pesos.

Maybe she wants an excuse to come to The Big City for a day.

[conklinwh]

Possible but I read that multiple bus rides a hassle that could be avoided. Answer may be that without car, San Miguel also two buses. It's a pretty straight shot with a car and lots of free parking where consulate is.

[Longford]

Originally Posted by conklinwh

Since you are in Tequisquiapan, it is easy to get to San Miguel and the consulate is on the road from the Queretaro bypass. Is there a reason that you aren't going there as has to be a lot easier. In addition, our passports were stolen in April and when we went to apply, they took pesos.

The closest U.S. Consulate to Tequisquiapan is in Mexico City. There's a "Consular Agent" in San Miguel de Allende. I believe the services at the Consular Agent offices are less official and more limited than what a Consulate offers.

[conklinwh]

I'm sure that there are things that they can't do but their published services list is pretty extensive and would be a much easier trip. Yes, they are a services location but with consulate capability and is physically labeled as a US Consulate.

[La Osita]

Well, answer to that question is yes to both. I absolutely love the excuse for having to go to Mexico City. Never been there. Not particularly a big city girl, but big cities have this incredible goose bump energy about them. Have any suggestions as to what I might do for an afternoon Isla? I have an insane travel itch and now I get to scratch it a bit!

And, the Mexico City consulate is the only place I can go for what I need. Maybe another time I can find an excuse to go to San Miguel Allende. I want to soak in the hot springs! Ooh, such luxury!

[TundraGreen]

Originally Posted by itnavell

Well, answer to that question is yes to both. I absolutely love the excuse for having to go to Mexico City. Never been there. Not particularly a big city girl, but big cities have this incredible goose bump energy about them. Have any suggestions as to what I might do for an afternoon Isla? I have an insane travel itch and now I get to scratch it a bit!

And, the Mexico City consulate is the only place I can go for what I need. Maybe another time I can find an excuse to go to San Miguel Allende. I want to soak in the hot springs! Ooh, such luxury!

Maybe this is nitpicking... There is no Consulate in Mexico City just the Embassy. There is only one embassy in each country, usually located in the capital of the host country, and then as many consulates as needed. In the case of the US in Mexico, the US Embassy is in Mexico City and there are US Consulates in Ciudad Juarez, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Matamoros, Merida, Monterrey, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo, Puerto Vallarta, and Tijuana. There are "Virtual Presence Posts", VPP, in El Bajio and Chiapas-Tabasco. This comes from the US Embassy web site.

As far as what to see with one afternoon in Mexico City... That is a challenge as there are so many choices. I would put Chapultepec Park (Bosque de Chapultepec) high on any list.

Added note: According to Wikipedia there are also Consular Agencies in Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Cancún, Ciudad Acuña, Cozumel, Ixtapa, Mazatlán, Oaxaca, Piedras Negras, Puerto Vallarta, Reynosa, San Luis Potosí, and San Miguel de Allende. The wikipedia list appears to be more complete and accurate than the usembassy.gov list.

[La Osita]

Yes and no, but happy to stand corrected. Don't want to look really stupid when I ask where the Consulate is!! (lol) Me voy a la Embajada

I have an old AAA guide that I've been poking thru. Looking for something I can enjoy in half day. Thanks for the suggestion.

[conklinwh]

I'm a history buff and Mexico City has one of the premier history museums in the world. Will take at least half a day and you may not want to be cooped up. I might just go to the central plaza, assuming no political marches, and explore. For me the Templo Mejor excavation would be a key piece.