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I’m new to this thread, but thinking about riding from Laredo to San Ignacio Belize in January.
I’m in the process of buying land there and putting a small house on it but things are moving slowly. There are really reasonable Airbnb‘s in the area too.
Just wondering if anybody has any feedback on challenges I might meet these days. A friend suggested this route for fast roads and making time through.MX Especially if I’m traveling solo Along with getting off the roads well before dark.
Any feedback from seasoned MX riders is much appreciated !

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Wife and I flew to Belize, stayed a week on Ambergris Caye in March 2023. It was sunny and 80 degrees. Wonderful! Visit, yes. Live, no (many reasons).

It's me but I wouldn't ride in Mexico as the cartels don't like LEO's. Not worth the risk for me. Lots have ridden there without or little issue.
 
Yea, it’s sunny and warm most of the time. People are friendly and hospitable and it’s English speaking. Coastal areas seem to be a lot more touristy but beautiful, no doubt. i’ve got a buddy from NC that has a small fruit farm in Santa Elena,Cayo but he’s still not full-time. i’m headed back down Wed to stay for a week and have had great experiences in that area.
I’ve ridden in Mexico in 16, 17 and 19’ with TWT guys but I know things have changed a lot.
Mainly started this thread just to get feedback from people who have experience riding through MX in last few years. And need to spend some time soon looking at Adv ride reports for MX and further south. People still do ride through Central America regularly, but I know there’s more risk these days in Mexico. Hoping to have a getaway/short term rental there but not looking to be full-time just yet.
 
It's been a few of years since we did the ride down and far south as Guanajuato and the surrounding areas. We felt comfortable at all times. Never been too far south of there but have a real desire to in the somewhat near future. If you do the trip please post here so that the rest of us can learn from your experience and maybe make plans. Good luck!
 
copb8 said:
It's been a few of years since we did the ride down and far south as Guanajuato and the surrounding areas. We felt comfortable at all times. Never been too far south of there but have a real desire to in the somewhat near future. If you do the trip please post here so that the rest of us can learn from your experience and maybe make plans. Good luck!
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Thanks, yeah, I rode down to Guanajuato, San Miguel Allende and Real De Catorce in 19 after theTWT Mextrek rally in Galeana south of Monterey and same here, never had any issues at all. I know there are a lot more concerns in recent years though, so I will see what I can learn and definitely post up a ride report if it works out down to Belize
 
Keep in mind that there is currently a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory from the U.S. State Department for Tamaulipas. I've had a lot of good times in Mexico over the years, but personally, I'm done with it for the foreseeable future:
  • Many violent crimes are rampant in this area of Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity.
  • The U.S. government has limited ability to help in many parts of Mexico. U.S. government employees are not allowed to travel to certain high-risk areas.
  • Due to security risks, U.S. citizens should follow the same restrictions as U.S. government employees while traveling.
  • Emergency services are limited or unavailable in remote or rural areas.
  • Fleeing or ignoring instructions at a road checkpoint can lead to you being hurt or killed.
 
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Probably the most important and first step of such a trip would be making peace with God. The second step would be a meeting with an estate planner. Also keep in mind that most life insurance policies are voided by doing something to intentionally get yourself killed.

Everything else can just be a mystery for your relatives.
 
Greg Rice has recently rode down thru Mexico and some of Central America on two wheels. Check his website gregrice.com for information and contact him.
 
Rusty Shackelford said:
Probably the most important and first step of such a trip would be making peace with God. The second step would be a meeting with an estate planner. Also keep in mind that most life insurance policies are voided by doing something to intentionally get yourself killed.

Everything else can just be a mystery for your relatives.
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Finally, the voice of Reason. :thumb: :thumb:
 
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