Belize by land

If you're planning on doing it than you are a far braver person than me!

Trying to figure out just how brave I want to be.

Belize is all the way on the other side of Mexico. That's a Country that has a huge corruption issue in their government and law enforcement, not to mention the drug cartels killing people all over the place. I'd much rather take my chances with the criminals in the US versus going through the criminals in Mexico.

I can say if I ever did get brave enough to make a trip like that, I wouldn't do it unless I was with a trusted guide that was very familiar with Mexico and spoke the language. No way would I just head out on my own.

We have been to Belize 3 times on a cruise ship. Last 2 times we opted to stay behind the fence in the cruise terminal. Just sayin'..............

Had friends do it a few years back. Ended up making a mad dash back to South Texas when their dog was attacked by guard dogs in the campground shortly after their arrival in Belize and no "good" vets to be found.

Bry,

You really need to think about planning a trip that far into Mexico. 10 years ago I would have probably followed you down there. Today is another story.

You have several things going against a safe trip. The main concern is that you currently have a M/H that is 15 years old and subject to a major breakdown on a trip of that nature. Finding a qualified mechanic, let alone parts, will be difficult.

I've driven all over Mexico and I can tell you that roads are not their priority outside large cities. Your route will take you through some rough travels on the roads.

Today, Mexico's economy is in the tank. People struggle just to eat. If you leave your rig for just a minute you can plan on getting something stolen. You will look like a rich American and a target for a possible robbery or your life will be in danger.

You can't trust the Police either anymore. Corruption runs through the ranks.

Then comes the drug cartel's. They ARE REAL and DANGEROUS. If they want something you have they will just take it right in front of without batting an eye.

Mexico IS NOT SAFE ANYMORE. DON'T DO IT.

It's so bad that I have 2 friends that lived in Mexico for years as American Nationals. They bought homes in communities where other Nationals live. It got so bad where they were that they just packed up and headed back to the states leaving their property behind. From what they have told me others have followed.

Learn Spanish. Take cash for payments of fines. Some would consider these bribes.tough roads especially when meeting a bus.

I suggest moving this to the Central/South America section for better responses that have more realistic expectations on what to find in Mexico (rather than the doom & gloom crowd).

Driving a MH south screams that you have money, no matter how old your rig is. You're inviting trouble. You can't take personal protection with you, you'll end up like that young Marine from San Diego trapped in a Mexican jail with no help from our government.

I know I have read members on this forum who travel extensively in MX. So it can be done. It really seems like you have to know what you are doing, where to go, who to use as help, what to avoid etc. I have thought about it but decided it was not worth the risk. There are risks for sure. With all the news of cartels, drug and people trafficking etc scares me enough to avoid it. But I have read a lot of that is media hype. Not that it doesn't happen but all of MX is not a drug laden guerrilla war zone. Some of it is very nice and easily traveled just like the US. But for me the biggest crux is this, if you get into trouble the lack of reliable infrastructure and resources to assist you is absent more than I care for. IE, police, health care, MH service etc. My insurance won't cover my MH in MX. I am sure you could get it, but that speaks volumes. There are so many places I have yet to visit in the US, I think I'll stay here. At least 70% of the population speaks my language. ;)