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Originally Posted by jfman
In jan 2015 I rode from Nogales to Hermosillo. No problems
Then when I left Copper Canyon I rode from:
El fuerte to Los Mochis to Mazatlan and then I went east do Durango - no problems.
But then again the halway point between los mochis and mazatlan is Culiacan. That is near where the two guyz from down under were killed a few weeks back.
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If you hang around in Cartel owned bars in Culiacan or go snooping round back streets or go looking for Meth labs up in the hills outside town ... then I could see trouble coming your way. It's a Mexican gang town, owned and operated.
As most know, Culiacan is Cartel Central, former home of the famous Chapo Guzman, Cartel jefe, now on the lamb. The biggest danger are young cartel guys (many former Mexican military) sniffing up their own product. Muy loco.
Tweakers can be some of the most dangerous people on the planet. I learned this very well back in late 60's when Hippies started doing Speed, Heroin and Cocaine. SPEED was the worst; cheap and available. Worst drug ever. Never, ever, trust someone doing Speed.
That said, for normal tourists, I don't see any problems for those just passing through, or stopping in a nice hotel for one night. I did just that a few years ago after coming off Topolobambo Ferry. No problems ... and I arrived at midnight.
Stuff can happen, but in general I don't see a threat. I would not go exploring the foothills and Sierra near there at night. But I've crossed the Sierra there, gone via dirt roads over to Copper Canyon via Mex 24 to Guadalupe De Calvo. Look it up.
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