Thanks everyone for the great information here. We really appreciate it!
Keelhauler1 - good idea. We have friends in Placencia.
qtla9111 - We don't know if we will be going through Nuevo Leon, but will keep this in mind if we do!
robatthelake - Great information! Thanks!
rocmoc - Still going through the Kevin and Ruth blog - interesting, and good info on the costs and places. The deal with the surfer sounds unfortunate. Sounds like precautions we take anywhere are the norm.
Mexicowanderer - We will look up The People's Guide to Mexico. Thanks!
Vantexan - Not sure what the Church guide is....
daveB110 - In 7 years, that is not a bad average at all. We have more problems than that every year here in our part of Oregon. I have assisted on a homicide case here where a person killed one and wounded another because he wanted "their" camp space. The rest of the camp ground was empty. Melaque sounds quite tame compared to our area...
fugawibill - What are the costs like at a Balneario compared to a regular camp ground? Sounds interesting. Our favorite times in Mexico were when we were with the local people :)