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For the last 3 months I've ridden a USA registered bike, titled in my name, from Utah to Costa and back to Arizona. I'm Australian. My Spanish skills are close to zero.
I never used trunk/main road border crossings. Not once, not even close to once did I have a problem with people harassing me at borders (helpers). The process at each border is clear and straightforward. If you go to the wrong building (aduana or immigration) someone will tell you. I never had a problem with my lack of Spanish, never a problem with people trying to kill me in Mexico, never a problem in any way. CA is fantastic. I met only decent, honest and friendly people.
There are reports on this site of the need for multiple photocopies of documents at borders. Yes, it happens. As a generalisation I found that immigration people in the exit country would warn me what I need for the next country. And, they would make the necessary photocopies for me. I was always polite, straightforward and grateful.
Almost always the road conditions are good. In Nicaragua they're exceptionally good, in northern Honduras they're tar but potholed. Sometimes you'll come across roadworks, as in anywhere in the World.
San Cristobal ..... a beautiful place.
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I'm in San Cristobal, Mexico currently and trying to figure out my next move. It depends a lot on roads and border crossings, how good/bad they are. Any experience or suggestions to share?
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We just spent 3 months in Mexico and crossed Chetumal into Belize a few weeks ago. New facilities there so all clean, easy and efficient. Spent about 3 weeks in Belize, mainly in San Ignacio and Placencia. If you get to Placencia around a full moon you can snorkel with Whale Sharks. We went out to do it but the big bastads never showed up.
Crossed into Guatemala near San Ignacio. Again all very easy. We got 2 bikes through in 1 hour. Must be some sort of record. Now we are on Lake Atitlan watching the wet season start.
You are in the area so I would say just do it all. You may regret missing a country so while you are close, just do it.
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Great info, thanks guys. UKbri, those are my thoughts exactly. I want to see as much as possible while on this trip.
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I want to see as much as possible while on this trip.
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Absolutely!
Don't miss Belize, or any country in CA for that matter. Belize is definately worth it. The contrast with Guate and Mexico is fun to see.
The Hummingbird Highway is not what it's cracked up to be, but worthy of a tick. Check out the howler monkey reserves along that road.
In my experience Placencia was ok, San Ignatio is a base for tourism and a border crossing.
Don't be concerned border crossings, whether you need this or that insurance, which building to choose, etc. If you have the bike's title in your name, there are enough genuine people at each border to give you advice and directions.
Road distances are short between these countries and road conditions are generally good.
Safe travels.
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Just make sure you have photo copies of everything or you are in for a lot of walking and a long wait.
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