Catching ferry in La Paz Oct 11 to Topolobampo

[fastfreddy]

MEET UP ON MAINLAND. Riding a 2006 r1200 gsa mostly paved roads. Speak decent spanish. Heading to south of Mexico quite quickly. May stay off the coast, just cut across to save time.May be in Veracruz, Canun, Belize or Guatemala within 2 weeks (on or before OCT 29.) Looking to meet up along the way WITH OTHER RIDERS GOING SOUTH. Can be reached on mexican cell whattsapp 612 176 52 7seven.

[Kino Jeff]

After you get off at Topo don't ride at night, book a place and start fresh.

I just returned from a ride through Mexico, so keep me updated.

smiles
Jeff

[fastfreddy]

Thanks. I am aware of a few canadians in a van that where killed a year or so ago around Los Mochis. I guess after stopping at an Oxxo/7/11 they parked on the side of the highway. I got the names of a few hotels that are secure in Los Mochis from a friend whose got family there. My trips being delayed anyways..hope to get away next week. For now its just nice being home in the Baja.

[Kino Jeff]

Great hotel, safe clean, around buck, great breakfast,

[Sjoerd Bakker]

Fastfreddy , I think you are getting the story a bit confused and you are probably referring to the incident in 2015 where two Australians were murdered while camping in their van along a roadside in Sinaloa
See this link : https://amp.theguardian.com/world/20...alian-tourists , and related items .

As to a list of “ safe hotels “ in Los Mochis , I think that is a bit of overblown concern - there are lots of good hotels in Los Mochis which you can use with no worry about safety .
I use the Hotel Montecarlo in the old city center if I can get there .
Last week however the ferry to Topo which we used was knocked off its schedule and arrived in Topo at 2:30 am - the middle of the night !! . Not really a problem as there is a wonderful hotel called Marina Hotel right in Topolobampo barely a kilometre out of the ferry terminal. . We just drove up to their gate rang the buzzer and were booked into an excellent room within ten minutes. We slept well until 9 am and had breakfast in the hotel restaurant . Again I highly recommend this hotel to every body who has a late ferry arrival( anytime after sunset ) It is much better than trying to race to Los Mochis in the dark .
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[Kino Jeff]

Originally Posted by Sjoerd Bakker

Fastfreddy , I think you are getting the story a bit confused and you are probably referring to the incident in 2015 where two Australians were murdered while camping in their van along a roadside in Sinaloa

It is much better than trying to race to Los Mochis in the dark .
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I had 4 friends robbed last year, near the ferry. Its not just an isolated occurance near here,, just be aware, I just wanted to remind riders to be aware, about riding at night.

[Sjoerd Bakker]

And I agree with you 100% Jeff .You gave excellent and standard advice for travel anywhere .
I was referring to the question of Fast Freddy who was seeking a " safe hotel " in Los Mochis ,apparently unaware of the great hotel in Topo. Stopping in Topo is the smart way to avoid trying to race to Los Mochis after dark .
Some riders need to overcome the tendency to seek out a perceived "safe haven" and then to bolt for it regardless of what lies between or the time of day .
Bushwackers and drunk drivers and ,deer and other wildlife and lounging cattle and horses come out onto the roads at night .
End the risks and get a room before dark , wherever you are . Do not get blinded by commitments and reservations made too far in advance .