Ronjoez
Nov 22, 2018Explorer
15D road conditions going to Chapala
I drove 15D, the cuota, from Nogales to Chapala this past weekend without a problem. I did not pay any toll fees in Sonora due to the ‘peoples takeover’ of the toll stations. There was road construction the entire distance but I never really lost any time, drove the speed limit and careful around all road workers. I started paying tolls in Sinaloa and Nayarit except for the toll both before Tepic, think it was the Trapichillo booth. A huge demonstration going on and they had signs asking for $50-$100 to pass thru but no one paid. Stayed at the Totanaka RV park in San Carlos the first night, Pemex 4006 the second night, located south of Culiacán between 2 toll stations, third night my place in Chapala. I did not use the southbound libremiento around Obregón and got thru the city fast. Good signage showing the exit ramp off of 15D before the toll booth. On the south side of town I saw the northbound section is still not finished. I have a Class C 2 axles RV and gas cost me $6490 pesos. Since I didn't have to pay many toll fees I was happy, saved about $1040 pesos. I took the Guadalajara Macrolibremiento going south and there were 3 signs showing the exit, first sign was 5 KM before the exit and 2 more as I neared. The toll was $300 pesos to the Chapala exit. And, I am ecstatic to say route 23 has been repaved between Chapala and Guadalajara! Last year when I drove this road it was literally falling apart with potholes the size of a small lake. What a relief not to drive the Guadalajara Periférico, I dreaded it every time. I was never stopped the entire distance and enjoyed the drive. Just read about the new RV park north of Chapala, gotta go check it out. Ron