Safest, quickest and best way through Mexico

[Hemlokk]

Hello, we are Ian and Tavis, on Suzuki vstrom dl1000s. We are about to head into Mexico at Nogales. We are wondering what is the best way to travel through Mexico, and what are some safe routes And good places to stay along the way. Thanks for your input. Regards, Ian

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[craneguy]

Contact some of the regulars on the "Is Mexico Safe?" thread on ADV rider.

You'll get a ton of useful information, and without a doubt you biggest problem will be that you will want to find the slowest route!

Don't believe the press. You are a safe as you want to be in Mexico. The roads and scenery are world class, and the people some of the friendliest you'll find.

Three rules:

• Don't ride at night (unposted speed humps and wandering animals)
• Don't even think of getting within a 1,000 yards of drugs, the drug trade or drug people.
• Smile a lot!

Serously, check out the thread. It's thousands of posts long, but the first and last will where you need to check.

[Hemlokk]

Thanks for the tips. I'm not so worried, just wondering really what are some good routes to take and some nice towns to stop in on the way so we can avoid the big cities. Also some accommodation suggestions would be appreciated too.

[craneguy]

Here's a link to the Mexico and Central America hotel list that people on ADV have been contributing to. I started adding them to a Google map to help with planning.

There's a book written by a guy Call Sjoerd Bakker which lists hotels and accommodation in Mexico. I haven't seen it (I live there!) but everyone says it's fantastic. He's a regular contributor on ADV, so you can PM him for more specific guidance.

You should also message Gary Dymond and MIkeMike for advice on central and eastern Mexico. Both are mines of information, and Gary might even offer you a place to stay in Mexico City.

Every town has at least one "love motel" (No-tell Motel) where couples go to get it on. Invariably cheap and clean, and often with a garage underneath. Excellent for the motorcycle traveler! You can plan your stops, but if you need a place unexpectedly they are an excellent resource.

[Hemlokk]

Thanks for the great tips! I didn't get the link for the ADV hotel list though.

You're based in Muscat? Nice area, I spent the last 3 years in UAE.

[craneguy]

You should study the first 2 threads!

Americas - ADVrider

If the link is a problem they are under:

ADVrider > Riding > Trip Planning > Americas

UAE eh? It's actually a pretty good part of the world. It's my second time through the region. Did 5 years in Saudi and Abu Dhabi at the end of the 90's.