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Nogales/Nogales - an underrated destination?

by windblowner 06 May 2012

I have been through both Nogaleses many times (most recently in late 2011), and it seems like the great majority of "travelers" in this…
Re: Trip to Mexico "Free Trade Zone" from Phoenix, AZ

by Kimpatsu_Hekigan 06 January 2012

I think the original poster (PeteSellsWood) is referring to the zone in the State of Sonora where no vehicle Temporary Importation Permit…
Re: Driving Nogales-Guaymas-El Fuerte-Mazatlan-Guadalajara-Altacomulco-Puebla

by beddows 14 November 2011

Well since I RV in Mexico myself I can help you with places to stay. First of all, do yourself a favor & pick up the Mexico Camping book…
RE: yuma southbounds

by RichTX1 18 September 2011

Unless you are already in Yuma, I would think it would make more sense to take a bus from somewhere further inside the U.S. to either…
Re: mazatlan safety

by aftraveler 30 January 2011

I am currently sitting outside in our little palapa in an RV park in Mazatlan enjoying the evening. I have been here nearly a week and…
RE: Overland Border Crossing and Travel - Sonora and Sinaloa

by trekker502 23 September 2010

Mexico is not considered as being in "South America"; however, my neighbors have just driven the *toll road* between Mazatlan and Nogales…
RE: Driving to Guadalajara, Mexico From Vancouver, Canada

by rentmexbungalows 29 May 2010

Whenever I am traveling by automobile in the states I always bemoan the fact that "where I come from" roadside food is usually tasty and…
Lonely Planet Q & A with Mexico Tourist Board

by VenessaP 26 March 2009

Hi folks, In response to traveller queries about safety, we asked the Mexico Tourist Board to give us the lowdown on risk in their region…
Re: Danger at Nogales border?

by wazikan 09 March 2009

We just did the drive Nogales to Hermosillo/Bahia Kino on March 1 2009 and returned on the 9th. Have done this many times in past several…
Re: Short Trip from Nogales

by mbaelaporte 01 March 2009

We'll be visiting our daughter in her environs from Tucson to Nogales w/ her work w/ no mas muertes and are looking for things to do in…
RE: conditions in Mexico/border crossings

by rentmexbungalows 10 February 2009

I-19 from Tucson to Nogales. Exit Mariposa Road, four miles to the actual border. Keep going to the town of Sta Ana. I regularly overnight…
Re: US/Mexico border crossing by bus

by inomad 12 December 2008

Greyhound operates several brand names throughout the US. CRUCERO is the brand name used in the Southwest. For example, you can take a…
Mexico by 4x4 (Video)

by phudson215 13 October 2008

So I just want to say that I love lonely planet. I had an outdated Mexico, a newer Pacific Coast Mexico and another old school Mexico…
Re: bus Chihuahua to the state of Sonora

by ridingpanamamexico 05 September 2008

Hi 2, why do you accuse me of such a thing, why would I or anybody do such a senseless thing? Maybe you have had bad experiences or just…
RE: Short Trip from Nogales

by rmalone 29 June 2008

Anyone still monitoring this, we are planning on taking or truck camper back to Mexico in December and will be looking for camping, boondock…
RE: Why Does Route 15 (Cuota/toll) Not Go Around Cities?

by dlglidden 26 February 2008

OP, You're wrong and are apparently a virgin when it comes to driving Mexico 15D from the border to DF. I drive it every year. To start…
RE: Short Trip from Nogales

by AntonioMexi 22 January 2008

Well, I wouldn´t skip Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora. Goof museums and good night life.
RE: Short Trip from Nogales

by dlglidden 19 January 2008

#5: Is English your second language? I said nothing negative at all about the San Carlos/Guaymas area. In fact, I recommended it a a possibl…
RE: Tacos in Phoenix?

by Altahabana 16 January 2008

+tacos made from animal faces+ He is probably referring to barbacoa, which is meat from the head of a cow. Hardly clever and more than…
Re: Short Trip from Nogales

by dlglidden 16 January 2008

The area you're considering visiting is NOT touristy. Tourists seldom spend any time there in their rush to get to Guaymas, Mazatlán,…
Re: Any Transportation to Puerto Penasco from Phoenix?

by josephstimac 29 November 2007

There is a Mexican bus company that goes there from Phoenix. I forget the name, but it is on 7th Street and Roosevelt, next door to the…
Live-in spanish intensive tutoring near AZ border

by josephstimac 15 October 2007

Nice advice guys. Instead of giving him information about Spanish programs close to the border, you tell him to marry a Mexican. There…
less touristy than rocky point???

by greenmaasacres 28 June 2007

Have you looked into San Carlos, Sonora?? It is about 5 hrs. south of the border, Nogales crossing. 4 lane highway all the way, (#15…
Arizona/Mexico Border

by josephstimac 22 May 2007

You do not need a birth certificate for driving asccross the border currently. A drivers lisence will do. And you do not need to get the…
Road trip thru Baja

by dlglidden 04 May 2007

Unfortunately, there are very few decent east-west highways in northern Mexico. Your only viable option is to take highway 2 from either…