Is Mexico Safe? - Page 801

Bato · 12-16-2012, 09:53 AM

Menudo

ben2go · 12-16-2012, 10:03 AM

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Menudo

MikeMike · 12-16-2012, 03:08 PM

Tampico is ok, it has a unique norteno and Veracruz type vibe to it. Since it sits right on the state line, you could consider it extreme north Veracruz. What it does is position you perfectly for either deeper into Mexico or up to the US border. Prices are not insane like in Veracruz.
Have you thought about Tuxpan? Tuxpan is going to be getting busier with the direct highway connect to Mexico City and the port expansion. Tuxpan is a few hours south, more laid back, and sets you up nice for travel within Mexico and still easy to do the border. If I had to choose between Tuxpan and Tampico, I would opt for Tuxpan and since you are comfortable in Mexico you might enjoy it, summers are going to put you on the Veracruz weight loss plan with the temps and humidity! ha,ha!
You can live well and you'll enjoy Tampico if you are set on Tampico as a destination. No worries.

MikeMike · 12-16-2012, 03:13 PM

DC, many of the tolls have the moto prices now being displayed. If a moto price was displayed it likely was the correct price. There is no rhyme nor reason as to how a toll is set for a road. Look at the car price that is posted and you will likely pay half of that. If in doubt, check the car price, it will be clearly posted.

There is still one toll in Veracruz that is not charging half price and have done so for the past 3 weeks. I am going to have my local federal government rep look into this as I have kept my receipts.

tricepilot · 12-16-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

I am going to have my local federal government rep look into this as I have kept my receipts.

Go get 'em, Wallace

MikeMike · 12-16-2012, 03:43 PM

You missed the fun in the sierra, yesterday.

It was the "Revenge of the ADV Statue" incident. Details and video might follow. If you are lucky and I am not.

terrapinneck · 12-16-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

Tampico is ok, it has a unique norteno and Veracruz type vibe to it. Since it sits right on the state line, you could consider it extreme north Veracruz. What it does is position you perfectly for either deeper into Mexico or up to the US border. Prices are not insane like in Veracruz.
Have you thought about Tuxpan? Tuxpan is going to be getting busier with the direct highway connect to Mexico City and the port expansion. Tuxpan is a few hours south, more laid back, and sets you up nice for travel within Mexico and still easy to do the border. If I had to choose between Tuxpan and Tampico, I would opt for Tuxpan and since you are comfortable in Mexico you might enjoy it, summers are going to put you on the Veracruz weight loss plan with the temps and humidity! ha,ha!
You can live well and you'll enjoy Tampico if you are set on Tampico as a destination. No worries.

Usually I can find my way about pretty well, unless in Tampico.
I had the job of driving an eye doctor from Aquismon to Tampico so he could catch a flight home. Three of the eye team nurses (women) wanted to tag along for a little shopping. I got lost, long story short, wound up in the red light district. (no snickering). As the church van cruised by some prostitutes we thought we heard one say..."well, there goes the neighborhood"....

terrapinneck · 12-16-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

Key West? Isn't that the t- shirt shop at the end of that really straight road?

Daytona has more curves than some counties in Florida.

Actually, even though the wife loves Mexico too. She is shying away from a ride down there. She would like to go beach crawling from Mexico Beach, FL to Key West and maybe back up the eastern seaboard. I myself, am anxious to ride in MX or further anytime after the first of the year...

rockymountainoyster · 12-16-2012, 08:08 PM

Cuotas between Nuevo Casas Grandes and Chihuahua were all half the posted auto/moto price. I was worried about getting through Chihuahua easily. It was very easy. Coming in from the North you just follow the signs for Mexico and stay on the Ruta Paysano... it takes you on the outskirts of town down the east side towards the airport. It was quite well marked with not much traffic. It was Sunday so I can't speak to the weekday situation.

acejones · 12-16-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by terrapinneck

Usually I can find my way about pretty well, unless in Tampico.
I had the job of driving an eye doctor from Aquismon to Tampico so he could catch a flight home. Three of the eye team nurses (women) wanted to tag along for a little shopping. I got lost, long story short, wound up in the red light district. (no snickering). As the church van cruised by some prostitutes we thought we heard one say..."well, there goes the neighborhood"....

I thought Tampico was confusing too. I was looking for my hotel there and couldn't find it. Actually I was standing right in front of it, but the sign was on the side.'I asked a taxi driver if he knew where it was and he said he didn't even though he was parked right next to it. It didn't help that I was hot and tired . I then walked into the hotel I was in front of and ...what do you know... its the one I'm looking for. Boy, I felt stupid.

WeazyBuddha · 12-16-2012, 08:33 PM

mmmm....menudo and pozole season is here.

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Originally Posted by Bato

Menudo

Bato · 12-16-2012, 08:46 PM

Hector Cantu Ojeda

SchizzMan · 12-16-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by terrapinneck

Usually I can find my way about pretty well, unless in Tampico.
I had the job of driving an eye doctor from Aquismon to Tampico so he could catch a flight home. Three of the eye team nurses (women) wanted to tag along for a little shopping. I got lost, long story short, wound up in the red light district. (no snickering). As the church van cruised by some prostitutes we thought we heard one say..."well, there goes the neighborhood"....

I understand.

Sometimes, when I'm real tired or distracted, I find myself turning into my own driveway but don't remember the drive there.

dcstrom · 12-17-2012, 05:31 AM

This seems to be one of those "only in Mexico" things... A guy in a clown suit offering commentary on the Connecticut school shootings...

MikeMike · 12-17-2012, 06:41 AM

That is Brozo, one of the most respected Mexican journalists who has a morning program and specializes in anti- corruption exposes. Massive set of cojones, makes the peckerwoods on MSNBC or CNN look like amateurs.
He sometimes appears on journalist roundtable programs dressed normally. He is a genius, as opposed to the USA where the guy in the clownsuit runs the country. LOL!

12-16-2012, 08:08 PM	#12009
rockymountainoyster Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Back in the San Juan Mountains Oddometer: 531	Cuotas Cuotas between Nuevo Casas Grandes and Chihuahua were all half the posted auto/moto price. I was worried about getting through Chihuahua easily. It was very easy. Coming in from the North you just follow the signs for Mexico and stay on the Ruta Paysano... it takes you on the outskirts of town down the east side towards the airport. It was quite well marked with not much traffic. It was Sunday so I can't speak to the weekday situation.

12-17-2012, 05:31 AM	#12014
dcstrom Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: On the road to South America Oddometer: 1,524	This seems to be one of those "only in Mexico" things... A guy in a clown suit offering commentary on the Connecticut school shootings... __________________ Super Tenere news and reviews http://supertenere1200.com

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12-16-2012, 09:53 AM	#12001
Bato Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: TEJAS Oddometer: 905	Menudo

12-16-2012, 03:08 PM	#12003
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,425	Tampico is ok, it has a unique norteno and Veracruz type vibe to it. Since it sits right on the state line, you could consider it extreme north Veracruz. What it does is position you perfectly for either deeper into Mexico or up to the US border. Prices are not insane like in Veracruz. Have you thought about Tuxpan? Tuxpan is going to be getting busier with the direct highway connect to Mexico City and the port expansion. Tuxpan is a few hours south, more laid back, and sets you up nice for travel within Mexico and still easy to do the border. If I had to choose between Tuxpan and Tampico, I would opt for Tuxpan and since you are comfortable in Mexico you might enjoy it, summers are going to put you on the Veracruz weight loss plan with the temps and humidity! ha,ha! You can live well and you'll enjoy Tampico if you are set on Tampico as a destination. No worries.

12-16-2012, 03:13 PM	#12004
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,425	DC, many of the tolls have the moto prices now being displayed. If a moto price was displayed it likely was the correct price. There is no rhyme nor reason as to how a toll is set for a road. Look at the car price that is posted and you will likely pay half of that. If in doubt, check the car price, it will be clearly posted. There is still one toll in Veracruz that is not charging half price and have done so for the past 3 weeks. I am going to have my local federal government rep look into this as I have kept my receipts.

12-16-2012, 03:43 PM	#12006
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,425	You missed the fun in the sierra, yesterday. It was the "Revenge of the ADV Statue" incident. Details and video might follow. If you are lucky and I am not.

12-16-2012, 08:46 PM	#12012
Bato Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: TEJAS Oddometer: 905	Hector Cantu Ojeda

12-17-2012, 06:41 AM	#12015
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,425	That is Brozo, one of the most respected Mexican journalists who has a morning program and specializes in anti- corruption exposes. Massive set of cojones, makes the peckerwoods on MSNBC or CNN look like amateurs. He sometimes appears on journalist roundtable programs dressed normally. He is a genius, as opposed to the USA where the guy in the clownsuit runs the country. LOL!