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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Originally Posted by renimus
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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