Azteca 2009 trip

Discussion in 'USA Men: Fans & Travel' started by braun, Sep 16, 2008.

  1. cossack

    cossack Member

    Loons
    United States
    Mar 5, 2001
    Minneapolis
    Club:
    Minnesota United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If I understand correctly US supporters have tickets in General (nose-bleed) and Especial Bajo O/P which appears to be the Sur direction. For those receiving USSC tickets does it tell you Norte/Sur? Are the Bajo O/P holders (like me :D) convinced we can move up there if we wish?
     
  2. mpetrik

    mpetrik Member

    May 17, 2004
    East Bay
    My US Supp tix arrived today...GENSUR section in Fila G5.
     
  3. Rodneyd44

    Rodneyd44 New Member

    Aug 28, 2002
    North OC, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I got the following response back to my inquiry about the FREE health insurance in Mexico City- Sounds pretty good to me (I hope no body needs it, but it is there):

    When you check in in your hotel in Mexico City, you are automatically
    insured all days you stay in our city.

    If you have any problem, you only have to call to 54 80 68 98, to recieve
    the service.

    We cover the following services:

    services:


    Medical assistance in case of influenza AH1N1
    Medical care in case of any other disease or accident
    Provision of an ambulance in case of an accident
    Hospital accommodation in case of any emergency
    Prescription of drugs through from cooperating physicians
    Emergency dental care
    Home transportation in case of illness
    Hotel accommodation for time of recovery
    Accompaniment of minors
    Home transportation in case of death
    Informing the emergency contacts
    Legal assistance in case of robbery or loss of documents or belongings
    Touristical Advice
    Event reservation in Mexico City
    Forwarding of forgotten belongings
    Assistance in case of luggage loss
    Assistance in case of flight delay or cancelation
    Call Centers, available 24 hours in Spanish, English, French, German and
    Portugues

    Please whn you check in in your hotel, ask for the Medical care and
    assistance for its national and international tourists.

    Welcome to Mexico City.
     
  4. socluis90

    socluis90 Member+

    Aug 11, 2004
    So Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Do braces count?:D


    And I just cleared my Pm box. I'll be there Saturday but couldn't get any tickets in ACB because I waited too long. I have some numbered seats now.

    And if we go the cab route I'll def let you know about the beforehand.
     
  5. metroflip73

    metroflip73 Member

    Mar 3, 2000
    NYC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    With respect to the green taxis, it's ok to take them as long as you take a cab that has 4 doors, VW Bugs are a no-no. They're only two door cars...

    [​IMG]
     
  6. colins1993

    colins1993 Member

    Mar 1, 2001
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Cab share request from the aeropuerto:

    I'm arriving @ 9AM Tuesday Aug. 11 solo.

    Please PM me if you want to share a cab to the Zona Rosa.

    THX
     
  7. cossack

    cossack Member

    Loons
    United States
    Mar 5, 2001
    Minneapolis
    Club:
    Minnesota United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Please give me a shout if somebody has one extra ticket in the US zone.
     
  8. raikko

    raikko New Member

    May 18, 2009

    there is not green taxis anymore ..... please only take the red wine with gold taxis , are the new colors of the safety taxis .. also no more VW bugs are like taxis .... the most common are the Nissan Tsuru ( i think in USA was the Sentra ) .
     
  9. jameseyla

    jameseyla Member

    Jun 8, 2003
    138
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  10. raikko

    raikko New Member

    May 18, 2009

    you will be located near the celebrations in the Angel de la Independencia after MXNT win the game !! great !!!
     
  11. salchipapa619

    salchipapa619 New Member

    Jul 15, 2008
    SoCal
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    why would you want to move up there!!!
     
  12. salchipapa619

    salchipapa619 New Member

    Jul 15, 2008
    SoCal
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    hAVE YOUR HOTEL HIRE A DRIVER FOR YOU...200 pESOS AN hOUR! they will wait for you after match and take you back to hotel....Safe, easy, cheap!
     
  13. cossack

    cossack Member

    Loons
    United States
    Mar 5, 2001
    Minneapolis
    Club:
    Minnesota United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't really want to I was just hoping to stand and sing with my mates.
     
  14. CA-SA

    CA-SA Member

    Mar 21, 2005
    Brownsville, TX
    but those green bugs are so cheap. they took me across town for less than 20 bucks a few years back. The hotels have personal drivers in own none marked cars. work it out with them to drop/pick up. they will give u cell phone number.
     
  15. colins1993

    colins1993 Member

    Mar 1, 2001
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ditto.
     
  16. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    What's wrong with a two door car? :confused:

    The ones I've taken in Mexico City have seat block for a passenger seat allowing two in the back and one - facing backwards - in the passenger seat.
     
  17. dirk diggler

    dirk diggler Member

    May 14, 2000
    Fire Daddy!
    Club:
    --other--
    The Taxis with two doors, typically VW beetles (now being replaced by Nissan Sentras), have a reputation for "express kidnappings". The driver will pickup a passenger, drive him to a secluded side street his buddies will enter the car and at gun point the passenger will be taken on a scenic tour of Mexico City's ATM machines, until the the bank suspects something suspicious and shuts off the ATM card; the passenger is then released about 48 hours later. The larger street taxis with four doors are safer, but lately criminal gangs have been painting phony taxis to look like they are legitimate and doing the kidnappings this way. It's best to stick with the official Hotel and Airport Taxis.
    It's probably best not to take any plastic with you when your exploring MC. Just have a day's spending money in your wallet and enough cab/subway fare to get you back to hotel hidden in your shoe-just in case.
     
  18. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Street smarts are good. Paranoia is overkill. If you're that scared of the world, you should probably just stay home. People get mugged everywhere. And isolated cases get blown up and magnified.
     
  19. dirk diggler

    dirk diggler Member

    May 14, 2000
    Fire Daddy!
    Club:
    --other--
    Don't blame the messenger. You asked a question on what the deal was with two door taxis. I answered your question; you're welcome BTW. I never said that every single peerson that enters a two-door taxi is kidnapped. Also, I'm not scared of the world, if you would like me to send you my three filled passports, please provide your address.
     
  20. socluis90

    socluis90 Member+

    Aug 11, 2004
    So Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Can someone point me in the direction of where I can get a cheap US jersey. I've outgrown my current one :(
     
  21. Omar

    Omar Hurrrrr....

    Nov 23, 2007
    Monterrey MEX
    Club:
    Club Tigres de la UANL
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    I posted this in another forum for some american friends that are going to Azteca, might be a little helpful.

     
  22. dirk diggler

    dirk diggler Member

    May 14, 2000
    Fire Daddy!
    Club:
    --other--
    Ironically, The only place I've seen cheap US Jerseys were the knock-offs that vendors were selling outside Azteca.
     
  23. Prime Time

    Prime Time Member

    May 1, 2004
    South Florida
    Paranoia is overkill until you actually get kidnapped or attacked. I'm going to Mexico City, but not without taking precautions. Mexico City is one of the worst places to be in right now, and that's statistically proven.
     
  24. socluis90

    socluis90 Member+

    Aug 11, 2004
    So Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ehh I might just buy a US t-shirt. I'm already spending a lot on this trip as it is and I'm off of work for 3 weeks straight so I'm better off saving the 80 or so bucks on a jersey for now since I won't have income for a while. Thanks though.
     
  25. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Sure, but scary stories don't exactly give a balanced view. Even in the Zona Rosa, I've taken precautions in the past, and made the choice not to walk down streets that were dark. Common sense is a great tool.
     

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