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MÉXICO - 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
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We decided to present the road from a driving perspective going SOUTH. When
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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
RVs in paradise
Leaving it all behind for
life on the road
By
Dorothy BellOriginal Print
Publication:
March, 2009
This story was
originally printed in Inside Mexico,
Go to original
1992: A tiny beach on the Sonora
Coast, Mexico
Image:Bill Bell
It seemed that the only quality time
the Bells spent as family was during
their car vacations to Mexico.
We camped overnight in our VW Westphalia
camper and woke up to the sound of waves lapping
the shore ten meters away. Unfortunately, the
van had sunk overnight and was belly deep in the
sand. The tide was rising and there was no one
around.
The kids were very young; Adam was about
three and our daughter Dylan was still in
diapers. My husband Bill grabbed a board and
tried to dig us out while I scoured the beach
with the kids looking for solid objects to put
under the tires.
It didn't work. The VW was now in a
three-foot-deep hole. While we were frantically
trying to figure out what to do next, something
magical happened: the turtles hatched.
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, Sams 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. Morelias amazing colonial architecture, vibrant historic
downtown area (Centro Histķrico) 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 Mexicos charm.
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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.
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Photography
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
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...
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.more....
Churches in Nayarit, Jalisco and Guanajuato
Photography by Bill Bell
Perhaps it is my Catholic upbringing, or my love for architecture, that gave me my fascination for the churches in Mexico.Big ones, small ones, small towns and State capitals like Guadalajara and Guanajuato.
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