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Laredo to Mazatlan
I am considering a surf trip from Laredo to Mazatlan by car. Does anyone
have any experiences driving from Laredo (or Piedras Negras) to Mazatlan? Any suggestions, tips, etc? Thanks, RD |
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Laredo to Mazatlan
I have a few general comments.
Figure 16 hours driving or so. Not sure about the price of the toll roads, Mexican toll road prices vary from extremely expensive to moderate, you should try to find out the price before you get on. You probably know this, but everybody who knows Mexico will tell you not to drive at night, so that would be a two day trip, one way. Richard -------------------------------------------------- Raoul Duke wrote: I am considering a surf trip from Laredo to Mazatlan by car. Does anyone have any experiences driving from Laredo (or Piedras Negras) to Mazatlan? Any suggestions, tips, etc? Thanks, RD |
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Laredo to Mazatlan
Yes, here's a tip. Be sure to purchase insurance for Mexico, the price will
probably $10 to $15 per day. You automatically are covered by insurance if you travel the Mexican toll roads, but only if you have your own insurance to begin with. Be aware the signage in Mexico generally sucks, so you need to watch carefully to keep going on your intended route. If you don't have one already, purchase a "Guia Roja" atlas with maps of all the regions in Mexico. "Richard Ferguson" wrote in message ... I have a few general comments. Figure 16 hours driving or so. Not sure about the price of the toll roads, Mexican toll road prices vary from extremely expensive to moderate, you should try to find out the price before you get on. You probably know this, but everybody who knows Mexico will tell you not to drive at night, so that would be a two day trip, one way. Richard -------------------------------------------------- Raoul Duke wrote: I am considering a surf trip from Laredo to Mazatlan by car. Does anyone have any experiences driving from Laredo (or Piedras Negras) to Mazatlan? Any suggestions, tips, etc? Thanks, RD |
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Laredo to Mazatlan
On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 08:45:35 -0500, "Bob F." wrote:
Yes, here's a tip. Be sure to purchase insurance for Mexico, the price will probably $10 to $15 per day. You mean normal travel insurance, or something else? Be aware the signage in Mexico generally sucks, so you need to watch carefully to keep going on your intended route. If you don't have one already, purchase a "Guia Roja" atlas with maps of all the regions in Mexico. What scale is that atlas? If I hire a car at the airport as soon as I arrive in Mexico City by air, where is the best place to buy a copy? Can I buy one at the airport? -- Duncan |
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Laredo to Mazatlan
On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 01:29:26 GMT, Richard Ferguson wrote:
You probably know this, but everybody who knows Mexico will tell you not to drive at night, Does that advice apply to the whole of Mexico? If not, which areas? -- Duncan |
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Laredo to Mazatlan
Automobile insurance, to cover you in case you have an accident or run over
somebody. "Liability insurance". In Laredo, TX the company is called "Sanborn's" but there are competitors whose prices might be less. Sanborn's just seems to have their act together, but thankfully I've never had to make a claim. I thought the orginal poster was driving their own car from Laredo to Mazatlan, but this still applies if you are getting a rental car. The atlas that I recommended shows the major and minor highways throughout Mexico, plus streets plans for the major cities. The highway maps are very detailed with information about service stations and rest areas. I never checked the stores in the Mexico City airport, but its large with a lot of stores and I would expected that there is a bookstore or a magazine kiosk within. If you are going to Mazatlan you probably could also go from Mex. City by bus much more cheaply and with a lot less stress, but its up to you "Duncan McNiven" wrote in message ... On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 08:45:35 -0500, "Bob F." wrote: Yes, here's a tip. Be sure to purchase insurance for Mexico, the price will probably $10 to $15 per day. You mean normal travel insurance, or something else? Be aware the signage in Mexico generally sucks, so you need to watch carefully to keep going on your intended route. If you don't have one already, purchase a "Guia Roja" atlas with maps of all the regions in Mexico. What scale is that atlas? If I hire a car at the airport as soon as I arrive in Mexico City by air, where is the best place to buy a copy? Can I buy one at the airport? -- Duncan |
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Laredo to Mazatlan
The advice to not drive at night applies to all of Mexico, but applies
double in the south of Mexico, where I do not even recommend night bus travel. Oaxaca, Guerrero, Chiapas, and Campeche have known problems. The toll roads are probably safer at night than the regular highways, if you had to drive at night. Richard Duncan McNiven wrote: On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 01:29:26 GMT, Richard Ferguson wrote: You probably know this, but everybody who knows Mexico will tell you not to drive at night, Does that advice apply to the whole of Mexico? If not, which areas? -- Duncan |
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Laredo to Mazatlan
On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:39:25 -0500, "Bob F." wrote:
Automobile insurance, to cover you in case you have an accident or run over somebody. "Liability insurance". In Laredo, TX the company is called "Sanborn's" but there are competitors whose prices might be less. Sanborn's just seems to have their act together, but thankfully I've never had to make a claim. I thought the orginal poster was driving their own car from Laredo to Mazatlan, but this still applies if you are getting a rental car. OK, Thanks. I have now found Sanborn's web site and asked for a quote; not sure what the reaction will be as the site says they provide cover to Americans, which we aren't. If you are going to Mazatlan you probably could also go from Mex. City by bus much more cheaply and with a lot less stress, but its up to you We will be travelling all over the country. We will be using a mixture of our own car and a hire car. The only part of our trip where we could use a bus would be from Mexico City to Veracruz, but I think we will use a hire car. -- Duncan |
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Laredo to Mazatlan
On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:58:45 GMT, Richard Ferguson wrote:
The advice to not drive at night applies to all of Mexico, but applies double in the south of Mexico, where I do not even recommend night bus travel. Oaxaca, Guerrero, Chiapas, and Campeche have known problems. The toll roads are probably safer at night than the regular highways, if you had to drive at night. OK. We were thinking of Morelia to Veracruz, wholly or partly at night. I take it you suggest we think again? Why exactly? (Sorry if that is a dumb question but I have not been to mexico before). Oh, and by night do you simply mean "in darkness"? -- Duncan |
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Laredo to Mazatlan
OK, Thanks. I have now found Sanborn's web site and asked for a quote; not sure what the reaction will be as the site says they provide cover to Americans, which we aren't. Yes, I'm not sure about that one. They always asked me for my driver's license, but I don't remember if it was just to get a positive ID or if it was required. I expect that they'll take your money whatever you nationality as long as you are a licensed driver, but I guess you'll find this out soon. If you are going to Mazatlan you probably could also go from Mex. City by bus much more cheaply and with a lot less stress, but its up to you We will be travelling all over the country. We will be using a mixture of our own car and a hire car. The only part of our trip where we could use a bus would be from Mexico City to Veracruz, but I think we will use a hire car. Mexico city to Veracruz is an easy drive, very beautiful scenery. The mountains are fantastic and very steep in places. Whatever you do, don't rush. Take some time to stop on the way. In Veracruz, I recommend getting a seaside hotel/motel room just south of Veracruz in Boca del Rio. While in Veracruz, if you like drinks, try a "Torito de Cacahuate" or something like that. Its a rum drink that tastes like peanut-butter. |
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