Driving from Zihua to Mazatlan

Anyone with any experience making this trip? I would like to find out how long it takes, what roads are best to take, good places to overnight with moderate (approx. 6 hr driving days), and any hotels with secure parking recommendations.

Thank you!

Any info on the ferries, with a car, from Mazatlan to La Paz would also be greatly appreciated.

Any info on the ferries, with a car, from Mazatlan to La Paz would also be greatly appreciated.

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Thanks for any info you can give me. I've also emailed you too!

Here's a link to the ferry website:

http://en.bajaferries.com/

Thanks I found that previously, and understand how to book, and the schedules. What I am looking for are people's actual experiences with the drive and taking the ferry.

The drive is easy, the only section of non toll road is from Zihua to the road up to 15D. Lots to see along the way.
Used to ride the ferries a couple of times a year, back when they were ridiculously cheap. No longer that.

But the Marinas and SSP are patrolling during the daylight only. There are also a couple of polite autodefensas puestos de controles. This direct route saves a lot of time and money. Overnighting in Barra de Navidad or Melaque makes sense.

Transbordador A La Paz takes 18 hours. Car fares are not too expensive but casasrodantes (RV's) can cost a lot. I like the trip in the early summer. Stay on deck watching the dolphins play in the bow wave. Is a cabina worth it? They have bunks and a shower. I pack snacks.