For any of You Brave Travelers to Mexico ,wishing a safe haven ,where the water is pure and clean right out of the Tap. That has good 30 Amp Electricity, and numerous nearby Restaurants and Stores.Look no further than Valle de Juarez/ Mazamitla.There are Two excellent RV Parks located within a half mile of each other that can certainly fulfill Your needs!The largest of them is Hacienda a Contreras .www.haciendacontreras.com...excellent value ,super clean with easy access to both Towns.The name of the other park is Hacienda El Retiro. They have a Restaurant that serves up some yummy dishes!Either park is strategically located between Guadalahara and Patzquaro,or the West Coast .I highly recommend visiting and staying for a night or even a week and NO ! I do not have any financial interest in either location.

Love them, but they aren't particularly bus friendly. Some of us travel without a toad....

Rob..the other park is run by Chema, Sal's cousin. He is open just down the road from Hacienda Contreras. We have friends that are staying there now. Not sure if he has a name for the park or not.

robatthelake wrote:For any of You Brave Travelers to Mexico ,wishing a safe haven, where the water is pure and clean right out of the Tap. Mexico, clean water? Now that's an oxymoron!Don't think I'd be drinking any of it! :B

Mexico, clean water? Now that's an oxymoron!There are many places in Mexico with clean water. You have to ask. We find clean water in our travels in Mexico often. But not everywhere. We are very familiar with the water at Hacienda Contreras as we have been there several times for periods of a week or more and we do drink the water with no problem. There are other places where we drink the water.Last year I learned about UV systems which modern water treatment plants use instead of chlorine to sanitize water. I found a small 1gpm UV system online for a bit over $100 and installed it in our motorhome for our drinking water. We also have coconut charcoal filters .5 for taste and odor. Drinking water is not a problem.

Love them, but they aren't particularly bus friendly. Some of us travel without a toad.... Most toadless people who visit can find rides with others or get a cab to come from town for very little money - cabs can always be found in town for a ride back - and there are buses but they are probably don't have a specific schedule that those in the RV park can find.

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hacienda_contre
Explorer
Jan 21, 2015
Thanks, Paul, for letting us know. We will make sure to be around then. Keep us posted.
JerBear
Explorer
Jan 19, 2015
Well said Rob. Can't imagine sitting in Arizona or Florida for the winter. Just not our style. It just too BORING!!!!
Tequila
Explorer
Jan 19, 2015
robatthelake wrote:
So get down here and patronize these Parks and all the other Rv Parks who are struggling to stay alive!

A message to those People who are still on the fence about RVing to Mexico!

Get over it! Things are great down here and although there are a few Miles of Rough Roads the Beaches, Coastal Communities and those Fantastic Colonial Cities are well worth any inconvenience!

Why are You freezing Your Butts off in Arizona ,Texas,and even Florida when You can be Visiting Sunny ,Happy, and RVFriendly Mexico! Get with the program , escape the ghettos of Surrey and Abbotsford ,chase the Sun to Mexico! Join the few of Us that Know the real Mexico!

Caravans are available!

Go to the Good Sam Rally, there are some seminars scheduled on taking your RV into Mexico Feb 28 & Mar 1st for sure). Phoenix Speedway Feb 25-Mar 1. You may learn something and get over the fear factor.
Tequila
Explorer
Jan 19, 2015
hacienda contreras wrote:
Unfortunately the web site is no longer in service. After we sold the place the new owners weren't going to use it as a campground, so we pulled the webpage. But now they like the idea. Maybe because Chema opened one up closer to town behind his restaurant. But the HC is looking great and the trees have really grown. I'm sure the new owner would love to see more RVers show up again. Chema is more than accommodating at his place, Hacienda del Retiro. And YES the water is great at both places, comes from wells over 200 feet deep. It has been tested and is almost as good as most bottled waters. Enjoy!

Barb I plan to be there for 2 nights March 7, 8. Looking forward to touching base.
Talleyho69
Moderator
Jan 19, 2015
We live in California 7 months a year, and spend the rest of the time in Mexico, traveling around.

The roads in California are an embarrassment. We have just as many issues with the road quality in California as we do in Mexico, often more. If we are driving our classic VW, we suffer WAY more in California than we do in the moho in Mexico!
robatthelake
Explorer
Jan 19, 2015
So get down here and patronize these Parks and all the other Rv Parks who are struggling to stay alive!

A message to those People who are still on the fence about RVing to Mexico!

Get over it! Things are great down here and although there are a few Miles of Rough Roads the Beaches, Coastal Communities and those Fantastic Colonial Cities are well worth any inconvenience!

Why are You freezing Your Butts off in Arizona ,Texas,and even Florida when You can be Visiting Sunny ,Happy, and RVFriendly Mexico! Get with the program , escape the ghettos of Surrey and Abbotsford ,chase the Sun to Mexico! Join the few of Us that Know the real Mexico!

Caravans are available!
clarlk
Explorer
Jan 18, 2015
hacienda contreras wrote:
Last I knew, HC 180 pesos per night, not sure if that includes electricity, with discounts for the week and month. Chema's was 150 per night which includes electricity, and applicable discounts for the week.

At these rates the parks needs to be full to make any money ,,

150 pesos = about 10.30 USD

- electrical cost some where around 2 cent KWH or more
- labor / Parts keep the park up
- Gasoline for his Transportation and GAS for showers
- taxes property and Biz Tax

very small profit if any for a very short Season..
hacienda_contre
Explorer
Jan 18, 2015
Last I knew, HC 180 pesos per night, not sure if that includes electricity, with discounts for the week and month. Chema's was 150 per night which includes electricity, and applicable discounts for the week.
wanderful
Explorer
Jan 17, 2015
Rates?
navegator
Explorer
Jan 17, 2015
When the water is not good,

drink beer!

navegator

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