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Mexican Cycling Routes: Safety, Difficulty & Alternatives

Planning a bicycle trip through Mexico with two potential routes: Toluca to Querétaro and Puebla to Puerto Escondido. Seeking advice on route safety, difficulty (especially for routes 135/131), scenic… more

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ottimann ·

Those routes offer wildly different experiences. Toluca to Querétaro is going to be mostly highway riding, likely quite challenging and frankly, not very scenic. High elevation changes too, prepare for some serious climbs. Safety-wise, stick to well-lit areas and be highly visible. Route 135/131 specifically on that leg? I wouldn't recommend it unless you're a very experienced cyclist comfortable with high-speed traffic. Puebla to Puerto Escondido is a much more appealing prospect – more scenic, and potentially safer due to less high-speed traffic, though still be aware of your surroundings. The coastal portion will be amazing, but also expect some seriously hilly sections inland. For alternatives, research smaller, less traveled roads using a cycling-specific mapping app (Komoot or similar are good). You might find some fantastic hidden gems that way, but always check road conditions beforehand. Regarding ADO and ETN, confirm directly with them about bike transport policies – rules vary and often aren't consistently displayed online. Expect to pay a fee and possibly disassemble your bike partially.

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Finding a Trainer in Coyoacán

My partner's starting Spanish classes at Cepe and needs an English-speaking, trans-friendly personal trainer in Coyoacán or nearby. Google wasn't much help; any suggestions? Word-of-mouth recommenda… more

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Try checking out the gyms near Cepe. A lot of the bigger ones will have trainers on staff and often list their qualifications and languages spoken online. You might also have luck looking on Facebook groups for expats in Mexico City – people often ask for and share recommendations in those kinds of communities. Good luck!

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That's actually really helpful, thanks! I hadn't thought of checking expat groups on Facebook. Cepe is pretty central, so that makes sense to start there too. Fingers crossed I find someone who speaks English, my Spanish is... well, let's just say it's a work in progress! 😅

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