New Beetle Mexico Trip

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	Take a trip with us as we return to the birthplace of our New Beetles in Puebla, Mexico. (Otherwise known as the factory.) Along the way, you'll experience the rich culture, fabulous vistas, and local cuisine of Mexico and might make a few new friends along the way. The only Spanish you need to know is "Se Quiere Cocheros"- Drivers Wanted. The schedule as it stands now is listed below. For more information, contact Earl McCutcheon (aka Cueball). For those of you who have already signed up, keep an eye on the Latest News section for updates. Be sure to visit beetle BUZZ the official media sponsor of Puebla 2001 for all the "newest news on the New Beetle".

2001		what to see & do	hotel information
Wed. Oct 24	El Paso, Texas	meet up with guides	at La Quinta nearest the border
Thurs. Oct 25	Jimenez	cross at Jaurez	Las Palamas hotel ($60/night)
Fri. Oct 26- Sat. Oct 27	Zacatecas	museums, Mina el Eden tour and train ride	Hotel Continental Plaza: built in an old convent right in the center of all the action in town, underground parking ($110 /night) and other mid-priced venues
Sun. Oct 28	Queretero	nearby San Miguel De Allende a popular colonial town to visit	Hotel Impala has rooms with views of the park, and underground parking from $20/night. Good eateries with outdoor seating.
Mon. Oct 29- Tues Oct 30	Puebla	VW Factory tour (Tues); Cholula; ancient pyramid and excavation sites	The Hotel Hacienda Cocoyoc was a sugar works near Cuernavaca which is now a one of the most elegant hotel-spas in all of Mexico. Described as "an oasis designed in a spirit of fitness for body and mind", this picturesque spot is about 2 1/2 hours from Puebla. We'll stay here ($80/night) and drive to Patzcuaro on the 31st to be ready to all of the Day of the Dead events. For more information on the spa facilities, go here and scroll all the way down.
Wed. Oct. 31- Fri. Nov 2	Patzcuaro	Day of the Dead festivities; a lot of good sightseeing	Stay in the Hotel Meson del Gallo which includes private parking, swimming pool, nice gardens, good security, and a decent restaurant ($39/night)
Sat. Nov 3- Sun. Nov 4	Zihuatanejo	drive the Autopista to Acapulco then up Pacific coast	For those who want a true Mexico experience, Casa La Playa is a Huespuedes (guest house) on the beach downtown which is clean, fun and a great location. At about $10/bed it serves with strictly the basics: a clean cement room, decent bed, shower and toilet without seat. For the less "adventuresome" reservations can be made next door at Hotel Avila ($70/night), a good two star hotel with decks overlooking Zihua bay, A/C, TVs, secure parking and a bar/restaurant on on the beach.
Mon. Nov 5	Barra de Navidad		Hotel Cabo Blanco (about $58/night) or the more pricey Hotel Sands that is very comfortable and has a pool, A/C in the rooms and a restaurant.
Tues. Nov 6	Matzatlan		Hotel Sands ($43/night) parking, restaurant, television, A/C, pool, etc.
Wed. Nov 7	Guyamas		Casa de Huespedes Martha ($15/ night) friendly place with A/C.
Thurs.. Nov 8	Tuscon, Arizona	crossing at Nogales or Sasabe

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