Is Mexico Safe? - Page 827

BobLoblaw · 01-05-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyanc

It was definitely not planned on my part. I got on the road before 6am from SMdeA. Crossed the border at Columbia around 4pm and couldn't find a hotel so ended up riding all the way to your house and got there just after 7pm. It was a long day and I don't really care to do it again.

I am heading down again in a few weeks. Plan to spend 5 weeks south of the border. Will spend some more time in Zipolite and maybe even get to Palenque and San Cris this time.

any recommended motels? I'll be there late February

pdedse · 01-05-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BobLoblaw

any recommended motels? I'll be there late February

Might you be interested in a home stay with a Mexican family? I used to take students there for a study abroad program, and the lady I stayed with receives travelers, students for short and longer terms stays. She charges of course, but will include meals if desired. Very nice location in the colonial center and the experience can be much more rewarding than a hotel stay...and probably cheaper unless you go budget in SMA.

Go to:
http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...atemala&page=4

and view photos from post #48 and 56 to see the family and the inner courtyard.

PirateJohn · 01-05-2013, 01:53 PM

I noticed on another thread that I was following that someone hit a dog in Mexico. No reports as to whether the bad canine was a cartel member or not.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851113

Craneguy · 01-05-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

I noticed on another thread that I was following that someone hit a dog in Mexico. No reports as to whether the bad canine was a cartel member or not.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851113

Maybe not a narco... Probably one of the fidorales...

Thanks, I'll be here all week :)

MC_Collector · 01-05-2013, 04:16 PM

I sent you a private email regarding dwj - Donnie

Thanks,

MikeMike · 01-05-2013, 07:46 PM

Dusty, Thanks for the heads up, I spoke with Donnie, details are on the other thread.

Turkeycreek · 01-06-2013, 08:10 AM

Spanish immersion classes will be held here in Banamichi March 10 through 16. We are not running the class but our little hotel will be the HQ location.

Check here for details. It is just 135 miles south of Bisbee, AZ. Transport from Bisbee/Naco is included in the pkg.

Saludos

MikeMike · 01-06-2013, 08:14 AM

Turkey, good stuff that you are offering!
Always remind the students that they are not just learning a language but they are learning a culture, as well.

Hope you get a full house for those classes.

PirateJohn · 01-06-2013, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craneguy

Maybe not a narco... Probably one of the fidorales...

Thanks, I'll be here all week :)

That's so corny that I need to use it myself sometime ;)

SR · 01-06-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BobLoblaw

any recommended motels? I'll be there late February

Hi Bob, I have not spend much time in SMA but the one time I was there I stayed at the Posada de Las Monjas. It is a good place. It was recommended to me on ADV and I think a lot of riders stay there. Are you going to come visit me again?

tft · 01-06-2013, 12:01 PM

Can someone point me in the right direction for a beautiful safe route through Mexico? Maybe some must sees, perhaps a few rr''s? I was going to comb through all 800+ pages in this thread but thought asking may be more efficient. I'm just starting to do some research and planning for a trip to South America from the states.

acejones · 01-06-2013, 12:33 PM

Depends on where you want to go in Mexico and what you think you want to see. It is a large, magnificent, diverse country, so one answer just wouldn't do it. You really ought to work your way through some of this thread and also look at the Ride Reports thread.

Turkeycreek · 01-06-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

Turkey, good stuff that you are offering!
Always remind the students that they are not just learning a language but they are learning a culture, as well.

Hope you get a full house for those classes.

Thanks MikeMike. We are just the hosts for the class, not the sponsors. We did have some input into the no-class room stuff. There will be quite a few interactive class assignments involving the locals from going to the market to buy certain items, visiting the city hall and interacting with the local kids.

tricepilot · 01-06-2013, 04:48 PM

Miguelito, Jimmex, and Schizzman at Longhorn Smokehose in San Miguel de Allende.

airdale7 · 01-06-2013, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turkeycreek

Spanish immersion classes will be held here in Banamichi March 10 through 16. We are not running the class but our little hotel will be the HQ location.

Check here for details. It is just 135 miles south of Bisbee, AZ. Transport from Bisbee/Naco is included in the pkg.

Saludos

I probably cant make it but keep remining us anyway

01-05-2013, 01:53 PM	#12393
PirateJohn Radical centrist Joined: Jul 2001 Location: full-time RV'er, north of Laredo, TX today Oddometer: 21,415	I noticed on another thread that I was following that someone hit a dog in Mexico. No reports as to whether the bad canine was a cartel member or not. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851113 __________________ PirateJohn -- http://www.PirateJohn.com IBA #7552 - SS1K in 2000 and 50CC in 2002 In the Laredo, TX area and always willing to help travelers escaping into Mexico.

01-05-2013, 04:16 PM	#12395
MC_Collector Riding Again! Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Longshot, Mississippi Oddometer: 79	for MikeMike I sent you a private email regarding dwj - Donnie Thanks, __________________ Dusty Evans

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Turkeycreek Gringo Viejo Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Banámichi, Sonora, Mexico Oddometer: 478	More Shameless Self Promotion Spanish immersion classes will be held here in Banamichi March 10 through 16. We are not running the class but our little hotel will be the HQ location. Check here for details. It is just 135 miles south of Bisbee, AZ. Transport from Bisbee/Naco is included in the pkg. Saludos __________________ Mexico - Dream, Discover, Ride Hotel Los Arcos, Northern Sonora's Motorcycle Haven http://www.losarcossonora.com

01-06-2013, 12:01 PM	#12401
tft Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Oddometer: 16	Direction Can someone point me in the right direction for a beautiful safe route through Mexico? Maybe some must sees, perhaps a few rr''s? I was going to comb through all 800+ pages in this thread but thought asking may be more efficient. I'm just starting to do some research and planning for a trip to South America from the states.

01-06-2013, 12:33 PM	#12402
acejones Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Diamondhead, MS Oddometer: 3,389	Depends on where you want to go in Mexico and what you think you want to see. It is a large, magnificent, diverse country, so one answer just wouldn't do it. You really ought to work your way through some of this thread and also look at the Ride Reports thread. __________________ If I wasn't here, I'd be somewhere else

01-05-2013, 07:46 PM	#12396
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,580	Dusty, Thanks for the heads up, I spoke with Donnie, details are on the other thread.

01-06-2013, 08:14 AM	#12398
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,580	Turkey, good stuff that you are offering! Always remind the students that they are not just learning a language but they are learning a culture, as well. Hope you get a full house for those classes.

01-06-2013, 04:48 PM	#12404
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 6,082	Miguelito, Jimmex, and Schizzman at Longhorn Smokehose in San Miguel de Allende. __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

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