Driving down from Canada!!!

Has anyone driving down to Zihua? Recommendations or warnings? We will be here 6 months next year and considering a drive down, something we have not done before.... Additional rules and regulations?

Any help would be appreciated ????

We drove down 4 years ago and found the drive spectacular and very beautiful reminding us of British Columbia 's beauty. If time permits Baranca del Cobre or Copper Canyon is a must. San Carlos area on the Sea of Cortez we loved as well. We were off the road by 4, didn't need hotel reservations and enjoyed evenings at the various towns and cities along the way. Enjoy, take your time.

Don't drive at night. Enjoy.

Thank You!!!

We have driven back abd forth several times. Stay on the toll roads as much as you can. They are safer. Also the government funded, bilingual, Green Angels patrol the toll roads and help motorists in need of assistance. We can't say enough good about them.

Mexico is a great country with a lot to see and do. We spent over 30 years driving an RV all over Mexico before we finally decided to settle here in Zihuatanejo.

The toll roads in Mexico are of better quality than the freeways of California.

This forum, Good Sam's Club RVing in Mexico and South America has postings about getting your own and your vehicles paperwork, how to get it in advance, and other helpful tips like traveling with your pets.

https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/66

An important item to be aware of is that you will be posting a bond guaranteeing that you will remove the vehicle from Mexico in no more than 180 days from your date of entry. It's easy, no hassle, but you are limited to 180 days with the vehicle in Mexico.

ZihuaRx drove down in January for the first time accompanied only by his two dogs. He did fine, enjoyed it, and hopefully will chime in with suggestions.

Thank a You that is very good to hear!

Very helpful and Thank You!

Bring toilet paper for your trip down.

Not necessary anymore. The Pemex have beautifully clean, equipped rest rooms.

The toilets even have seats? Wow!

Not everyone goes at Pemex!
Bringing toilet paper is good advice.
I drove down from Seattle.

Not sure what Province you are in, however, be sure to keep all your vehicle entering/returning receipts because when we drove down, we were able to get a refund from our car Insurance company for the time we were out of Canada and the U. S. and covered with Mexican Insurance.

All we had to do was provide them with the entry/returning receipts. Mexican Insurance was easy to get but take some time to research the various companies. It's been a while since we drove, so I'm sure other posters will have more current Insurance information.

Roberto!

Thank You - great advice!

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