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On the Road In -  A Comprehensive Travel Guide to RVing, Camping and safe driving in Mexico and Nevada On the Road In -  A Comprehensive Travel Guide to RVing, Camping and Golfing in Mexico and NevadaMEXICO ON THE ROAD IN

A Comprehensive travel guide for RVing, Camping, Driving by Car and Golfing in Mexico

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XICO - On The Road In provides a comprehensive Mexico travel guide for those who want to RV, drive by car, camp and drive throughout the Baja, Pacific, Gulf Coast, and Yucatan Mexico (updated in 2007 and currently being update daily in 2009). It provides the user with easy and free access to over 400 RV, trailer parks, and camping sites and many of the country's finest golf courses  and hotels through interactive maps. If you have a question please contact us at editor@ontheroadin.com

 

Updated by Bill and Dot Bell in 2009A 2009 complete update of both RV camping and road logs will be available soon.  UP to date information, more maps and whole lot more web photographs to guide your decisions on where to go and where to stay on your visit to Mexico.

Look for the Updated in 2009 banner when viewing your RV web page.

 

Click on the map below to get to your selected destination or go to Mexico RV Parks for discussions about distinct areas of the country.  Prices, GPS, More Pictures and better Maps  Spanish

 

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How to travel throughout this site!

Simply click on the map below any area you wish to discover. As the map gets larger with each progressive click, you will see various icons or symbols (see below)

 

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It's easy to enjoy traveling to your vacation destination when you're driving through a beautiful country like Mexico.  And with Mexico timeshare you can relish the arrival just as much as the journey.  Available in Mexico's most cosmopolitan cities as well as in its more remote regions, timeshares are among the most luxurious, well-appointed accommodations you'll find in the country.  Even better, when you buy timeshares for resale in Mexico you'll save thousands off the cost of buying directly from a resort.

 

On The Road In Mexico Road Log and

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(Roads marked in color are completed and offered for sale below or click on map)

 

"For years, our clients have asked us for updated road logs of Mexico. The On The Road Logs are updated, simple to read, easy to use, and offer the perfect solution that our clients have been asking for. As we
insure over 100,000 vehicles crossing into Mexico each year, we believe that the On The Road logs provide our customers with additional peace of mind, and will allow them to have a more enjoyable Mexico travel
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Jim Labelle president of Mexpro
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We are confident that our road logs and driving guides will make your highway experiences just that much better and easier. Regardless of whether you are driving an RV or a suburban, a bike or a pick-up, our road logs will assist your journey. Even 20 year veterans of the route have benefited from the information.

We decided to present the road from a driving perspective going SOUTH. When your are looking at the Log, you read from the bottom of the page and read up. The Pacific Ocean, for example, would always be on your right, just as you would view it from your driver's seat.

The KM markings are the markings that you will see as you drive. It doesn't matter if your vehicle reads in miles or kilometers. You just read the signs on the road to get your bearings. Sometimes one highway combines with another and old kilometer signs are left up. Not to worry, just continue to read the guide.

Some of the best navigation points are the Pemex Station numbers clearly marked on all gas station signs. Topes (Mexican speed bumps) are marked in the guide just to remind you to go slow. We included Military and Agriculture check points even though we know these can change frequently. (Generally they are on one side of the state border or another between the Mexican states.)

Mexico Road Logs & Driving Guides - Click Here or Click the entry point (border crossing) on the map below

 

 

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Postcards from Palenque

  • Palenque, Chiapas

    June 2009, Photography by Bill and Dot Bell

    Hi guys,
    We are staying in a town called Palenque which is just to the south of the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Chiapas. We are here to basically climb and experience the ruins. The deserted ancient city is about 5 miles from this town.
    Bill and I usually get up early and head out first thing in the morning. It is too much work to climb up the pyramids in the hot sun; we try to get in and out before noon.
    Today was no exception. We spent about 3 hours climbing the endless stairs; up and down.
    Palenque is one of our favorite sites: it has a mystical feel to it. As you know I am as plain as dirt and am not one to go off about this spiritual experience or that....but Palenque! Oh Palenque.
    The site is built into a jungle. The foliage is lush and Tarzan-like with vines that are at least 6 inches in diameter and some of the leaves are 5 ft across. Yes just one leaf. It doesn't take much imagination to visualize the first explorers discovering this Mayan secret in the jungle. Every time you visit there are new things to explore as well as old friends to revisit.
    As far as pyramids go, the ones here are medium sized. Today when I counted 75 stairs on one alone. Remember that each "stair" is significantly higher than the rise on our stairs back home. Also the run is much narrower. We climbed up about a dozen different pyramids; my legs began to feel like jelly - almost like they didn't have bones holding them up- and reminded me that I haven't exactly been working out lately.
    One of the interesting things about Palenque is that a few of the Pyramids actually have tombs. Unlike Egyptian pyramids, Mexican ones are usually temples not crypts.
    Today there were many new stucco reliefs on display as well as a few new structures. In all a day well worth it.
    It is about 98 degrees today. When we returned to the hotel we took a long swim. The water was warmer than the outside air. It is like a 40 foot bath and we feel refreshed every time we "take the plunge."
    The swine flu has really hurt tourism here and so therefore the bargains are unbelievable. We are staying at a five star hotel for $50 per night. It is incredibly beautiful; tastefully decorated with lots of amenities.
    Tomorrow we are off and will travel 200kms or so along a highway with pyramid sites every 50 kms or so. It is not well known so there are few tourists. We are going to a site we have never been before; the remote site of Calakmul - the home of the largest Mayan Pyramids in the Mayan world.
    We will travel like this and explore out of the way places for the next 5 days as we make our way to Cancun. We are meeting a friend there - Mateja- and showing her around the area for a week or so.

    Dot

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    New RV Parks in Mexico 2008

    New RV Park in Celestino, Sinaloa Mexico

    Punta San Miguel RV Park.
    Ph: (696) 104-3938   email: miguelbeltran@puntasanmiguel.com
    web: www.rvpuntasanmiguel.com
     
    This is a beautiful new park with 42 large sites and can accommodate all size of rigs.
    30 amp electric service, water and sewer at each site.
     Laundry room with new machines. A swimming pool is coming soon.
    Rates: 200 pesos per day
             1200 pesos per week
             3750 pesos per month  all include water, sewer and electric at no extra.
     
    Sit on the palapa and watch the beautiful sunsets or just walk along the unspoilt beaches.
    All your shopping needs are close by in the town of La Cruz or Mazatlan is only 40 minuets away. There are some very good restaurants close by too.
    Directions.
    The park is located 78 kms north of Mazatlan on Hwy 15D (toll road) exit at km 78 drive thru the village of Celestino Gasca go over the railway tracks and turn left follow signs to the park 2 kms on the right.
     

    Nayarit

    Little Rig " RV Park #1

    Newest Rv Park in La Penita de Jaltemba on the Nayarit Riviera

    Address : Privada Cabo San Lucas #1
    La Penita de Jaltemba , Nayarit , Mexico
    Telephone : Mexico . 322-107-0083
    Canada 250-652-1768
    Email bcfranco@shaw.ca
    GPS Location : 21 02 39.33 N, 105 14 50.80 W
    This campground is a sweet find . Located on the beach at 2 minute walk to the town of La Penita . No need to drive to shops , groceries and restaurants . There are 6 sites beside the owners house . Each sites are wider than others ( 30 ft X 29 ft ) with full hook ups ( 20 Amps power , sewer and water . ) These sites are best suited for class A and C under 30 ft overall . Parking is limited and will not accommodate large trucks . Small cars and trailers are welcomed . We have 2 new bathrooms with hot showers and a swimming pool for exercises and relaxation . There is a large Happy Hour table by the beach for socializing . We will provide internet wireless and cable TV .
    Two of the nicest RV Park owners you want to meet Frank and Carol Francoeur speak English , French and Spanish .
    The park is located off of Mex. 200 between 91 and 92 Km markers . There is a sign at the corner of Cabo San Lucas . Drive down Cabo San Lucas toward the beach for 3 blocks then turn left on Privada Cabo San Lucas . First house on the right #1 RV Park 

    This park is a short walk to the village center by the beach . Come enjoy the beautiful sunsets .
    Your hosts Brian and Carole Francoeur 

    We will be open from Nov. 1 to April 30
    $20.00 a day
    $500.00 a month for a minimum of 3 months

    Lo de Marcos...Riviera Nayarit

    JUANITO'S RV PARK A quiet, friendly park just one block from beautiful playa Lo de Marcos. Lo de Marcos, Nayarit   Type of Hook-up - Full Total # of Sites - 12 Electricity/AMPs - 30 Washroom Internet Rates:  $25/day - $160/week - $450/month    Phone:  011-52-1-322-117-0332 - mx. cell/ 011-52-1-322-117-2866 mx. cell Email:  johnjsommerville@hotmail.com   Directions:  Hwy 200 between Sayulita & Rincon de Guayabitos @ km 108.  Turn west towards the beach & proceed past the plaza. Turn left at 3rd road past the plaza (look for sign to Playa Los Venados).  Second RV Park on the left at the 2nd tope.

     

    Michoacan

    Hi Bill and Dorothy!

    We, Debbie and Arturo Barrera, Co-Founders of RV Tours Caravans Azteca and San Juan del Lago RV Resort and Campsites, want to tell you that your website is a blessing for all who want to visit Mexico in their RVs.  We would like to know how we can post our information on your site.  We also offer guide and support services for RV caravans through our RV tour company. 

    We would also like to give you a cordial invitation to come and visit us and get to know everything that this area has to offer.  Once you are here, we will look after you and show you around.  We will introduce you to our brand new RV Destination (with 240 sites) in the heart of Mexico. 

    Lake Cuitzeo, in the state of Michoacán, offers beautiful nature sights, a spectacular collection of flora and fauna and a slow pace to relax and unwind from all stress.  It has a perfect blend of weather, location, intimacy, tranquility and convenience.  In 2006, Cuitzeo was designated a “Magical Town (Pueblo Mágico)”, which means it offers visitors a “magical” experience, by reason of their natural beauty, cultural riches and historical relevance. 

    Located only 15 minutes away is Morelia, the state capital of Michoacán, which offers full amenities, shopping centers (Costco, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, etc.), movie theatres, and diverse restaurants that offer the best in national and international cuisine.  In addition, excellent, modern medical facilities are easily accessible.  Morelia’s amazing colonial architecture, vibrant historic downtown area (Centro Histórico) and one of the most striking relics – a mile-long limestone aqueduct, are enchanting.

    Being in the center of the country will give you the opportunity to explore many tourist destinations located within a three-hour drive.

    If you crave a change from the mainstream, commercialized tourist destinations and desire to explore the rich culture of Mexico, come and stay with us.  The only way to know the country is to take your time and slowly savor every moment.

    This area welcomes the opportunity to serve the RV market, and in particular, those seeking to escape the cold, harsh months of winter. Mexico is an exquisite architectural wonder, rich in history, art and culture.  It strikes the perfect balance between culture, progress and nature and provides a beautiful and interesting tourist destination.  The mix of modern and traditional, clichéd and surreal, is the key to Mexico’s charm.

    Come visit us and stay a while…

     Debbie and Arturo Barrera

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    Please contact us at: (310) 592-5890, (310) 592-2590 or 011-52-1-443-163-3348 (in Mexico)

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    Camping Guide for Baja California only - just $5.99

    Complete directory of Baja Camping Spots

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    Click on the buy now button and you will be directed to a merchants page.  Once you pay for the camping guide you will redirected to an easy to use download page where you will be able to receive your product immediately.

     

    Kids and Mexico

    Bringing kids to Mexico is a fantastic opportunity to have some concerted family time while exploring a different culture. Children of any age are a challenge though so I will be making some recommendations based on 3 kids and nearly two decades coming to Mexico.

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    MEXICO DRIVING TRAVEL GUIDE

    MEXICO - On The Road In also provides a complete planning guide for road travel in Mexico including rules and do's and don'ts. Border crossings. What documents you need. Pets. Golf and other recreational activity information. Just click on TRIP PLANNIG  to assist you in planning your trip or to assist you on the road. From breakdowns and Green Angels to what foods to pack....this section has it covered.

     

    Enjoy. Traveling by RV is one of the best ways to visit and truly explore this most intriguing country.

    Be prepared for the trip of your lifetime. Saunter through this site and let your imagination run as wild as the waves on a Puerto Escondido Beach. Enjoy beaches, colonial cities, ancient pyramids and small kick back towns in the comfort of your mobile casa.

     

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    Want a peak at the Mexico's best through the photographic eyes of Bill and Dorothy Bell? 

    Click here to view the Best of Mexico

    Bay of Conception Baja California Mexico PhotographyBay of Conception Baja California Mexico Photography
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    The Bay of Conception provides some of the best beach camping in North America.   Take a look for your self.

     

    California Grey Whales Scammon's  Lagoon Baja CaliforniaCalifornia Grey Whales Scammon's  Lagoon Baja California Mexico Photography Dot Bell Photographs Mexico Photography

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    Whales that come right up to your boat ...what a thrill!

     

    MazatlanMazatlan Sinaloa Mexico Photography by Bill Bell

    A collection of recent photographs of Mazatlan

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    El Rosario Monarch Monarca Maraposa, Michoacan  

    Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration Mexico CityA statue of Pope John Paul looks down on the masses celebrating Our lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City..Bill Bell Photo

    Our Lady of Guadalupe is one the biggest holiday celebrations in Mexico and no where is it celebrated more than at the Basilica in Mexico City on December 12th...click here to view a slideshow of the celebrations.

     

    Museum of Anthropology Mexico City

    A slide presentation of one of the world's best museums...a must see, but for a sneak preview click here

     

     

    Regional Museum Guadalajara

    The Regional Museum in Guadalajara is located kitty corner to the Cathedral and is worth a visit.  Is has displays on Pre and post conquest pottery, Mexican art and even a paleontology exhibit.  To view a slide show of the Museo de Guadalajara click here

    Best of Mexico

    About the Authors

    The Bells  Originally from North Vancouver Canada, Dorothy and Bill have been RVing to Mexico for over 15 years in a VW Van, Suburban and Trailer and motor home. They have been to every state, walked through every major city and enjoyed the hospitality of Mexicans from every corner of the country. A little bit about the Bell's - click here

     

    The Bell's don't spend all of their time in Mexico (not that there would be anything wrong with that!)  Here are a few of the places they visited last year in Canada and United States.

     

    Pompeii -

    Pompeii is a ruined and partially buried Roman city near modern Naples in the Italian region of Campania, in the territory of the comune of Pompei.

    To view these individual photographs click here

     

    Canadian Rocky Mountains -  On the Road In

    Rugged Mountain peaks and clear glacier water

     

    Dinosaurs, Hoodoos and Badlands - On The Road in

    The Royal Tyrrell Museum, and Alberta's Badlands, Canada

     

    Seattle - On The Road In

    One of our favorite cities

     

    Washington Coast - On The Road In

    Rugged Coastlines and small communities

     

    Oregon Coast - On The Road In

    Open beaches and hay stacks

     

    Yellowstone Park - On The Road In

    Wildlife and geothermal wonders

     

    Italy - On The Road In

    From ancient Roman ruins to the streets and canals of Italian Cities

     

    Utah - On the Road In

    Capitol Reef to Monuments to Canyons, Utah  is one National park after another

     

    Grand Canyon - On The Road In

    Grand vistas and awe inspiring beauty

     

    Knossos Photography by Bill and Dot Bell
    Knossos (alternative spellings Knossus, Cnossus, Gnossus, Greek Κνωσός pronounced [kno̞ˈso̞s]), also known as the Knossos Palace is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture. It is also a tourist destination today, as it is near the main city of Heraklion and has been substantially, if imaginatively "restored", making the site more comprehensible to the visitor than a field of unmarked ruins

    Click here to see bill and Dot's Photography of this special site

    NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF ATHENS - Ancient Egypt Collection Photography by Bill and Dot Bell
    It is the most important archaeological museum in Greece and one of the richest in the world concerning ancient Greek art. Its collections are representative of all the cultures that flourished in Greece.

    The construction of the museum begun in 1866 and completed in 1889 with the gradual addition of the west wing in 1874, of the north in 1881, of the south in 1885 and finally of the east wing. The building was erected in a large plot donated by Helen Tositsa, with the financial support of Demetrios and Nicolaos Vernardakis, the Archaeological Society and the Greek state.

    Click here to view the Egypt collection

    To view Athens click here

    To view some of the ancient Greek collection click here

    To view Venice Italy click here

    To view Florence Italy click here

    To view Vienna Austria click here

    San Diego Zoo Photography
    Photography by Bill Bell
    The San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California is the largest, and most progressive zoo in the world. To view click here
     

    Lindos Photography

    Lindos (in Greek, Λίνδος) is a town and an archaeological site on the east coast of the Greek island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese in southeastern Aegean Sea. It is about 55km south of the town of Rhodes and its fine beaches make it a popular tourist and holiday destination. Lindos is situated in a large bay and faces the fishing village and small resort of Haraki.

    Above the modern town rises the acropolis of Lindos, a natural citadel which was fortified successively by the Greeks, by the Romans, the Byzantines, the Knights of St John and the Ottomans. This makes the site difficult to excavate and interpret archaeologically. The acropolis offers spectacular views of the surrounding harbours and coastline. Click here to take a peak

     

    Bill Bell on Cholula PyramidPhotography

    All photography unless otherwise noted is by Bill Bell and is copyrighted.  Click here for more photography information. If you wish to use any photograph please contact bill@ontheroadin.com

    Mexican Beer.....some of the world's best?????  You decide!!!!!!Corona Beer

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    Mexican BEER
     
    Mexico's claim to fame on the spirits front has always been tequila. What many people do not know, however, is that Mexico is also the world's third-largest beer exporter after Holland and Germany, sending an estimated 229 million gallons a year overseas. And the country's beer exports are likely to increase even further due to skyrocketing demand from the United States, which accounts for 85 percent of export consumption. More...

     

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    WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN MEXICO

    The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recently named the agave Landscape and ancient industrial facilities in the town of Tequila a World Heritage Site. Ranked first in the Americas and eighth worldwide in this regard, Mexico now has 26 sites recognized for their historical, cultural and natural importance.