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Subject: Re: Mexico City taxi from airport to Zocalo Posted on: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:38:25 +0000 (UTC)

On Feb 18, 6:55 pm, Paul Tribble wrote:
> Folks:
>
> I need a little help as this is my first visit to Mexico City. Once I
> clear Customs at the airport, I understand that it is a good idea to
> go to a ticket counter somewhere inside the airport and purchase a
> pre-paid taxi fare to my hotel (located near the Zocalo). I have a
> couple of questions: 1) specifically where is this ticket counter
> located? 2) once I purchase the pre-paid taxi fare, where do I go to
> board a taxi?
>
> Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Paul in Atlanta

My experience last year was not very smooth. You might have people
lying to you which way to go, saying they are the official taxi
service, while they are not. I was even grabbed by a "taxi driver" and
pulled toward his cab. The ticket window is immediatly to the left
after you exit the airport.