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Insurance - Page 73
January 2, 2010 Update - Discover Baja Travel Club, a good source for Mexico insurance, has a new address: 3264 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122. The telephone is unchanged: (800) 727-2252 and (619) 275-4225. - Courtesy of Ortrud and Helmut Wiedemann
Nogales Border Crossing - Page 84
December 11, 2009 Update - We recently crossed into Mexico at Nogales. The crossing was quick and efficient with the following changes from prior years.
There is a new stop on the US side before crossing. This is apparently the result of President Obama's recent promise to the Mexican government to attempt to stop the stream of illegal arms into Mexico. Some rigs are probably searched but we were just waved through. Not even any questions.
At the Km 21 station you now pay for your tourist card at the Banjercito. Once you pay you go back to the Migracion office and your tourist card is stamped as paid.
The vehicle permits require a seperate credit card in the name of each person importing a vehicle.
In recent years this station has been relatively lenient about importing motorcycles as an add-on to another vehicle. We have had reports that this is no longer the case with large motorcycles, several people have been turned away unable to bring in large motorcycles except under a seperate set of import papers. The cut-off (size-wise) seems to be flexible. Some say that the only motorcycles that are supposed to be brought in this way are off-road unlicensed ones, in the past we have been told that by the agents at the windows. That certainly has not been a hard and fast policy in recent years.
El Mirador RV Park, San Carlos - Page 121
February 8, 2010 Reader Report - This park is open, with better facilities than most. We have been here two weeks, with plenty of water, electricity, and sewer - all working well. There is free wi-fi (strong and steady) that reaches most sites. The laundry has two washers and two dryers that work well. The restaurant has been closed for several years and the hot tub is not working but the pool has clean water, though too chilly for us. The tennis courts are in use almost daily. Sites are roomy with great views. A short walk away are turquoise coves with little-used beaches, and a stroll past the marina takes you to Algodones Beach for miles of walking. Reservations are not needed. - Information courtesy of Ken Harmon and Cathy Haight
El Mirador Restaurant and RV Park, Huatabampito - Page 127
December 10, 2009 Update - We visited this park recently. The facility is in excellent shape. No apparent damage from this summer's hurricanes. The wall built last year next to the beach apparently did its job. The food at the restaurant is still excellent and the WiFi worked well for us.
Punta San Miguel RV Park, Celestino Gasca - Page 137
January 17, 2010 Reader Report- The rate here is 150 pesos per night plus electricity (recently installed meters, ours had a reading of zero!). The power isn't good in spite of having both 30 amp and 50 amp service, the voltage varies from 130 plus to 100 with little power draw to the camper, our 30 amp surge guard shut off power to the camper, a line conditioner helped but there are still variations in voltages and daily power failures. - Information courtesy Al and Suzette McClughan
Mar Rosa Trailer Park, Mazatlán - Page 142
December 26, 2009 Update - Management at Mar Rosa has written to inform us that their WiFi service is not included in the site fee, there is an extra charge for its use.
Tepic Bypass Via San Blas Area - Page 157
January 17, 2010 Update - There is a new road being constructed that will link Mex 15 to the roadway south of San Blas. It will be the furthest south road linking Mex 15 with the San Blas area. It's being worked on from the "ocean side" at a point at approx km. 9 on the Carretera a Matanchen south of San Blas, just north of El Chaco RV park, quite close to the fishing college that is located in the area. Gravel is being taken from the pit that is inland just south of El Chaco and north of Aticama, there is a contiuous stream of dump trucks running to and from the pit to the new road intersection. I haven't heard of a time frame for completion, but the road looks to be wide and fairly substantial, it should be a great alternative to the two existing routes "down the hill" from Mex 15 in the area. - Information courtesy of Al and Suzette McClughan
"Little Rig" RV Park #1, La Peñita - Page 164
January 30, 2010 Update - The owners of this RV park have contacted us to request that the line that reads "small cars and trailers are best" be changed to "campers, Class A and Class C are best". - Information courtesy Carole Francoeur
New Small RV Park, Los Ayala - Page 165
December 2, 2009 Update - We have received an email from the owner of a new small park in Los Ayala. Los Ayala is located just south of Rincon de Guayabitos. The park has two available RV sites in a fully fenced lot in a residential area, two blocks from the beach. The park is new and landscaping, barbeque area, and gardens are still being developed. There are full hookups (30-amp) and sites will accommodate vehicles up to 36 feet. The park has a full time caretaker, a free washer, toilets and showers. Wi-fi is available nearby and hopefully will be available in the park soon. Price is $350 per month for stays of 4 months or longer, $400 per month otherwise. Contact at 360 628-8557 or Ginnie Porter at ottercove@hotmail.com. For more see the blog at http://tucasalosayalarvpark.blogspot.com/2009/11/tu-casa-los-ayala-rv-park-we-just.htm .
Another New Park in Los Ayala, Bungalows San Francisco - Page 165
January 16, 2010 Update - A reader reports another new RV park in Los Ayala, just south of Roncon de Guayabitos. It's called Bungalows San Francisco and reportedly has 5 short sites. The manager is Maura Rivera and email contact is bungalowssanfrancisco_losayala@yahoo.com . - Information courtesy Linda and Bruce DesChamps
RV Park Cadillac Ranch, San Patricio - Melaque Area - Page 192
October 26, 2009 Update - The owner of this park has notified us that it is finished and ready to go. There are 13 sites measuring 28 by 45 feet. These are full hookup sites with 40 amp 110 volt power. The contact phone number is 315 100-1482 in Mexico. Rates are 3,500 pesos per month, 1,000 pesos per week, or 250 pesos per day. Tent campers are allowed. Wi-fi is available. The actual GPS is 19.22172° N, 104.68366° W. - Information courtesy of Don Deines (Owner)
Rancho Buganvilias, Michoacán Coast - Page 197
September 19, 2009 Update - We have been notified by the owners that this RV park has been closed for the 2009/2010 season due to a nearby land title dispute. The owners report that the situation is unstable and that the entire area from La Placita (just to the north of the campground) down to Calita de Campos (2 hours south) may be dangerous so you should not overnight in the area and should consider alternate routes south. They also pointed out that the US embassy says avoid any unnecessary travel to Michoacan until Feb 2010. - Information courtesy of Sandy and Cynthia Coffin (owners).
Fonatur RV Park and Camping, Ixtapa, Guerrero - Page 200
January 19, 2010 Update - The Fonatur park has put up big signs saying No Mascotas. Technically that means no pets of any kind. - Courtesy of Art and Gillain Jackson
El Manglar, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero - Page 203
January 19, 2010 Update - Somehow has squeezed in another space, suitable for combi or small camper--currently 11 spaces in total. Power very good this year, no low voltage problems. - Courtesy of Art and Gillain Jackson
Lobster House, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero - Page 205
January 19, 2020 - This restaurant, which was expected to become an RV park, did not open this year. - Courtesy of Art and Gillain Jackson
Roca Azul, Jocotepec near Guadalajara - Page 246
September 30, 2009 Update - We just recieved an update from the managers of this park. Suggested telephone contact numbers are now 333 700-5378 and 044 333 555-2525. There are now 65 sites for RVs and tours are being set up for day tris to Tequila, Tonala, Guadalajara, San Juan de los Lagos and other destinations. There is also free internet access, free access to a washing machine, and special rates for annual, and monthly periods. - Courtesy Lic. Rafael Sanchez Barba Acevedo
Rancho La Mesa, Pátzcuaro - Page 277
September 30, 2009 Update - The new park is going to be ready to receive its first caravan in November. Full hookups including 15 and 30-amp power have already been installed. - Courtesy of Serge Loriaux
Hotel Quinta San Jorge, San Luis Potosí - Page 284
December 26, 2009 - Readers are reporting that this hotel has been torn down and camping is no longer available.
El Faro de Peter RV Park, San Luis Potosí - Page 285
February 8, 2010 Update - Two new pieces of information. The park now has a website: www.elfarodepeter.mex.tl/ . Also, the owner Pedro Garduño has installed a bell on the street-side entrance gate, he says to ring it until someone comes. - Information courtesy Brian and Sue Robertson
January 30, 2010 Update -Just saw your note in the update section that visitors have found the gate locked and no one around. So did we when we arrived last week. We parked our RV and walked to the beach to consider our next move. That was when we found the beach entrance to the park. There are two different ways to drive (or walk) to the beach to reach the other entrance. Kids playing on the beach climbed over the low fence to alert the owners. Our reading is that the park is used mostly by Mexicans, who are not camping during the winter, and the owners haven’t bothered to keep the front gate open on the off chance that a North American might show up.
Once Peter knew we were there, he went around and opened the gate, also kept it open most days while we were there. Services are basic – power, water, good WiFi (you get the code from a young man, possibly the owners’ son, in the lighthouse). No sign of showers. We paid 200 pesos per night and stayed for several nights. We absolutely loved little Mexquitic, including a visit to the little zoo across the lake.
One other note. When we stood outside the gate we attracted the attention of what appeared to be a pack of unruly dogs. After we were admitted we discovered they were a family of golden Labs and an ancient German shepherd, rambunctious but harmless.
December 26, 2009 Update - Readers are reporting that they are finding the gates of this campground closed and locked with no one onsite. So far we have been unable to contact the owners so it would be best to bypass the park until further notice. - Courtesy Bonnie and Jim James
Hotel Durango Inn, Bermojillo, Durango - Page 303
February 1, 2010 Update - The GPS for this hotel is incorrect, there's a typo and two numbers are reversed. The correct GPS is 25.83628 N, 103.95820 W. - Information courtesy of Brian and Sue Robertson
Servicio Morelos Trailer Park, Zacatecas, Zacatecas - Page 311
January 30, 2010 Update - We can add a small note about the Servicios Morelia Pemex Park north of Zacetacas, to which we retreated due to a caravan at Hacienda del Bosque. (They had the place closed off in red tape to protect the caravaners from us regular folk!) There is no water at the sites but you can fill up by pulling up inside the nearest gas pump and running your hose to the men’s washroom. The attendants showed us where. Easy to take the Morelia green bus from across the highway to downtown Zacatecas, 12 pesos. - Information courtesy of Bonnie and Jim James
Mar Esmeralda RV Park Camping, Emerald Coast, Veracruz - Page 333
January 21, 2010 Update - The owners of this park have not developed it and are not operating it as we expected after talking with them last year. Rates being charged are high, 130 pesos per person. There is no Wi-Fi and showers don't always work. As expected there is a hotel under construction on part of the property but it is not finished. - This information courtesy of Claudia and PJ Potgieser
Rancho Hermanos Graham, Agua Dulce - Page 346
September 19, 2009 Update - The owners report that the park upgrades have been completed and that electrical, water, and sewer hookups are now working. Reservations can be made in Spanish by calling 921 273-0111 or 921 152-4422. They can also be made in English from 9 am to 1 pm (Villahermosa time) by calling 921 212-9116 or 921 212-9119. Email is graham_rv_park@hotmail.com . - Information courtesy of Indira Morales (owner's office)
Hogar Infantil - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas - Page 372
January 15, 2010 Update - There's a new email address for Bob Herlocker, it's bobnpeg2@gmail.com .
Bonampak Express Hotel and RV Park - San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas - Page 373
January 18, 2009 Update - Readers report that the campground here has been closed while the hotel is doing renovaton work. They sometimes use the RV park as a construction storage area and this appears to be one of those times. We suspect this is a temporary closing, but in Mexico a construction project like this could last quite a while.
Road System - Puerto Peñasco and El Golfo - Page 421
November 17, 2009 Update -The direct road between El Golfo and Puerto Peñasco that is mentioned on this page is indeed completed and in operation. Readers report that it is excellent. It's a free road and there are several pull-offs along the way where signs offer information about the vicinity.
That's not all though. There's a new toll road extending south from near the border at San Luis Río Colorado much of the way to El Golfo. Rates are high. Readers report paying 94 pesos for a car or 188 pesos for a coach towing a car. The combination of these two roads will make access from California to Puerto Peñasco and El Golfo much quicker. - Information courtesy of Marlin and Kay Pihl
Las Palmas RV Park, Santa Rosalia - Page 486
February 1, 2010 - The Las Palmas is now closed. - Courtesy of Marlin and Kay Piel
Campestre Maranatha, La Paz - Page 505
January 30, 2010 Update - Campestre Maranatha has added about 20 full hookup sites and has changed its email address to bajasis@hotmail.com
RV Casa Blanca, La Paz - Page 506
January 30, 2010 - The Casa Blanca is definitely closed and is being turned in to a parking area with curbs and gutters. - Information courtesy of Pam and Randall Seegers
January 2, 2010 - The Casa Blanca is reported to be open again. - Information courtesy of Ron Beals
September 19, 2009 - The Casa Blanca has closed. - Information courtesy of Chery and Ray Wise
Paraiso Del Mar RV Resort, Los Barriles - Page 521
January 3, 2010 Update - A reader reports a brand-new big RV park in Los Barriles. It's called the Paraiso Del Mar RV Resort. It has a webite: www.eastcapervresorts.com (This address sounds like it should be for the East Cape RV Resort, but apparently it's not. Is there a connection or is this a marketing ploy by the new campground?). Rates are $20 per day, $320 per month for full hookups. Location is across the road from the Playa Norte, approximate GPS is 23.699340 N, 109.707317 W. The manager's name is Jorge, you can contact him at paraiso_delmar@hotmail.com - Information courtesy Kevin Ross
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