In major terminals, if you have to wait several hours for a bus, go to another window — another bus line. Chances are you'll find a bus leaving sooner.
The stories you hear of live turkeys under the seats and goats tied to the roof happen in second- and third-class buses, which connect smaller towns and marketplaces, and move people about in cities. At first, these buses can be intimidating and confusing, as well as entertaining. The smells, smiles, eye-ducking, and toe crunching are all part of the experience, spicing your trip with local flavor. On these buses, take only a small day pack. There's no room to check backpacks or suitcases.
Note: Take extra precaution in cities, on crowded buses, and in jammed marketplaces. You'll find Mexican folks very honest, but professional thieves are good at their trade.
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