Seeking advice on driving from Nogales to Ixtapa
We are planning to drive to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo leaving Nogales on November 26th. What is the best route to take and how is the safety now for American drivers along that route?
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The bypass was not yet opened when I drove north and it's a blessing because the periferico around Morelia was a pain and a half.
If the OP wishes to overnight at a Pemex gasolinera, I recommend parking in the light and not even in semi-darkness. Leave the Jeep fully exposed in the light. I would find an employee that is on for the night and tip him a hundred pesos to keep an eye out for strange cars. Most times I have found another car full of family. In afternoon light have you and DW walk up to say 20' of their vehicle while smiling. Spanish is not necessay
Buenas Tardes
While smiling
Point to your vehicle
Then lay a finger on your upper cheek with index finger pointing upward toward your eye. Keep the smile going.
They may not know to what degree you wish them to keep an eye on your rig, but the message will have been transmitted. Then point at your eye once again, then at their car. Aha!
The key is having a woman and sometimes kids. They will be honest and probably a little worried about you. This is why I recommend both of you to introduce yourselves.
Who knows? I have made overnight friends this way. In the morning before departing look for a lady and a cloth covered bucket. TAMALES!
This is such a wonderful country!
If the OP wishes to overnight at a Pemex gasolinera, I recommend parking in the light and not even in semi-darkness. Leave the Jeep fully exposed in the light. I would find an employee that is on for the night and tip him a hundred pesos to keep an eye out for strange cars. Most times I have found another car full of family. In afternoon light have you and DW walk up to say 20' of their vehicle while smiling. Spanish is not necessay
Buenas Tardes
While smiling
Point to your vehicle
Then lay a finger on your upper cheek with index finger pointing upward toward your eye. Keep the smile going.
They may not know to what degree you wish them to keep an eye on your rig, but the message will have been transmitted. Then point at your eye once again, then at their car. Aha!
The key is having a woman and sometimes kids. They will be honest and probably a little worried about you. This is why I recommend both of you to introduce yourselves.
Who knows? I have made overnight friends this way. In the morning before departing look for a lady and a cloth covered bucket. TAMALES!
This is such a wonderful country!
