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shannon
Since 15 Aug 2006
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 Fri Mar 14, 08 9:12 am Driving thru Mainland Mexico |
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Hey has anyone ever done the drive from La Ventana / La Paz, Baja, Mexico to South Padre Island / Brownsville, Texas thru mainland Mexico? We're about to do the drive and were wondering if anyone if anyone had any tips to getting thru the country.
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BigR
Since 05 Jul 2005
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White Salmon
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| Fri Mar 14, 08 9:20 am |
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I've driven but going the other way thru mainland mex. At least from Tucson to Punta San Carlos starting in mex around puerto penasco.
It is very pretty when you get into the high mountains in northern mex, but I would not do it again. Many checkpoints where they stop and inspect you. Corrupt cops that want bribes.
I would just go straight for the border and start for TX from CA
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Mike Hawk
Since 20 Mar 2006
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say that 3 times fast DONT FEED THE TROLL!
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| Fri Mar 14, 08 9:35 am |
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Bring Lawyers, guns and Money...or at least have that stuff sent to you when needed.
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BigR
Since 05 Jul 2005
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White Salmon
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| Fri Mar 14, 08 9:41 am |
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Nah, its just the closest 40-50 miles streching along the US border thats really really really really bad.
Must be lotsa illegal activity happening along there. The rest of Mex south of there is mostly cool if you don't attract alot of attention to yourself
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
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WISCONSIN
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| Fri Mar 14, 08 11:03 am |
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I need to re-access what I am doing with my life!!!
-Too fun!!
 
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BigR
Since 05 Jul 2005
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White Salmon
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| Fri Mar 14, 08 11:09 am |
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Ack!!!
a much better idea might be to get on the ferry that runs between either la paz or loreto to Guaymas, then you could shoot straight up to I-10 with no hassles of any checkpoints or bad people at all .
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1648 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2027 Posts
Windward
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| Fri Mar 14, 08 2:42 pm |
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I have driven inland and around mainland mexico
to the tune of 70,000+ miles
The Mexican Camping book by Church&Church is very helpful
I wouldn't stay out at night
that's for sure
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
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Portland, OR
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| Fri Mar 14, 08 3:09 pm |
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Um, what are you guys burning in that first photo? 
And why does everybody have thier face in the smoke?
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laura
Since 22 May 2007
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| Fri Mar 14, 08 3:32 pm |
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| Hey Shannon, I have done it, tell me which way you are going to go, it is all good, the pass depending on which ferry you take, going from maztilon into mainland is alittle rough, it takes almost 5 hours, looking at the map, it looks super short, no big deal but it is hard, after that it is really pretty good, until the border towns, feels sketch again, I did it solo and had no problems, take the toll road, for sure, it gets spendy but worth it!! Let me know what your route is and I may be able to help more, see you in Padre, Laura
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
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Sky Pilot
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| Fri Mar 14, 08 4:50 pm |
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Looks incredible! Keep having major fun, Kite everywhere you can!
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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| Fri Mar 14, 08 5:15 pm |
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| Incredible shots Shannon!
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boredbrain
Since 16 Feb 2006
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Hood River
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| Fri Mar 14, 08 5:18 pm |
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| Have Fun, Post your map
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