How SAFE Is It To Drive Across Mexico? - Texas To Puerto Vallarta Road Trip

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  • čas přidán 12. 07. 2024
  • Driving Across Mexico from Laredo Texas to Puerto Vallarta Jalisco Mexico. How safe is it to drive across Mexico, tips and much more.
    Time Stamps:
    Intro 00:00
    Laredo TX to Puerto Vallarta Route 00:34
    Nuevo Laredo to Monterrey 01:52
    Monterrey to Guadalajara 04:16
    Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta 10:29
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Komentáře • 83

  • @douglasbussard3459
    @douglasbussard3459 Před rokem +10

    I do the drive from Phoenix to PV a lot. Take 3 1/2 days of leisurely driving. Stay in San Carlos, Navojoa,and mazatlan - all beautiful cities with nice restaurants and bars. A great drive.

    • @bryantint1339
      @bryantint1339 Před 4 měsíci

      I visited Mazatlan in 1986. Took a train 🚆 from Nogales to Mazatlan.

    • @bryantint1339
      @bryantint1339 Před 4 měsíci

      I used to live in Phoenix. Maricopa County!

    • @mzhou2020
      @mzhou2020 Před měsícem

      I am going to do this drive, from Nogales to PV in October

  • @kokohead333
    @kokohead333 Před rokem +3

    Thank you, good info, and happy to see the beautiful country, and safe passage!

  • @FierceFearlessTravel
    @FierceFearlessTravel Před rokem +4

    thank you for posting this. i will be doing this drive from canada starting on wednesday. super excited!

  • @rb28111
    @rb28111 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for sharing your trip!

  • @lillyblanco7139
    @lillyblanco7139 Před rokem +1

    Gracias 🙏 por el vídeo! Es de mucha ayuda. ❤

  • @JimJones762x39
    @JimJones762x39 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for posting this vid good info

  • @jaimemunana4922
    @jaimemunana4922 Před rokem +2

    Extremely good information! Thank you guys for sharing your trip and important tips!

  • @82hawkerpilot
    @82hawkerpilot Před rokem +1

    Very nice video and very valuable information. 👍🏽

  • @canissiat
    @canissiat Před rokem +1

    Thanks for giving us this video. I always wondered how long it would take to travel. And I agree, I would definitely go during the week. Doesn't seem like you ran into too much traffic at all.

  • @chrissyshunda
    @chrissyshunda Před rokem +1

    Thank you!

  • @xXluisarevaloXx
    @xXluisarevaloXx Před rokem +4

    Good video! just a tip, on highways, especially in Mexico the proper lane to be on is the right one. the left is only used for passing

  • @raulrosas3503
    @raulrosas3503 Před rokem +1

    cool video!

  • @jairnunez8540
    @jairnunez8540 Před rokem

    I live in pv too nice vid

  • @andrewthacker114
    @andrewthacker114 Před rokem +4

    Interesting clip . I want to do a road trip from Dallas to Monterrey. I think it would be safe.

    • @saywhat951
      @saywhat951 Před rokem +2

      Your heading into Cartel Land be careful to avoid crossing someone's backyard, best to do the scenic route..

  • @bryantint1339
    @bryantint1339 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Saltillo is a Chrysler factory 🏭. Ramos Arizpe is a GM factory 🏭. 🏭. San Luis Potosi is a GM factory 🏭! I went to Puerto Vallarta one time. Will go again. I used to live in San Bernardino County, California. I moved to King County, Washington in 2014. San Bernardino County is near Los Angeles and Riverside. King County is Seattle.

  • @clararussell4765
    @clararussell4765 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for all the info. Can you tell us- did you pay the tolls in peso? Also, I noticed y’all were loaded pretty good- any concerns about searches??

    • @VallartaLife
      @VallartaLife  Před rokem +3

      Yes they only take pesos. The only place they might search you is entering the border from US to Mexico

  • @muhammadx1670
    @muhammadx1670 Před rokem

    Viri Viri bam bam

  • @flowisslowiss
    @flowisslowiss Před rokem +1

    Just here to read the comments

  • @flowisslowiss
    @flowisslowiss Před rokem

  • @johndenniss6224
    @johndenniss6224 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I am getting ready to drive from Michigan to queretaro, do you have any tips?

  • @rosariorobledo1034
    @rosariorobledo1034 Před rokem +1

    Hello! The gps is taking me over the international bridge of the americas 1 . But I would like to know which one. is safer and better Thank you 😊

  • @nolannsautodetail5468
    @nolannsautodetail5468 Před 10 měsíci

    When u cross to Nuevo Laredo is there a check point to leave Nuevo Laredo before u run into 1st toll. ?

  • @earthlycolorbrown6246
    @earthlycolorbrown6246 Před 2 měsíci

    Gracias Hermana! What about Houston, Texas to Yucatan? Do you take tolls? How do you get pesos prior to traveling?

  • @Maarisool
    @Maarisool Před rokem +1

    What is asked when crossing the border both ways? And where do you get pesos when you get to mexico

  • @gasstationsushi7191
    @gasstationsushi7191 Před 8 měsíci

    thanks for the Video. i have a couple questions. Is the gas cheaper than in texas? is speeding enforced?

    • @salvadorgarcia5195
      @salvadorgarcia5195 Před 6 měsíci

      Yes gas is cheaper. What I've seen about $1 cheaper .. I've seen people drive faster than the sleep limit and they don't get pulled over.. I guess it depends on the officers there.

  • @traceyb715
    @traceyb715 Před rokem +2

    Have you ever bought an IAVE pass for tolls from Oxxo? Thinking I'll buy one for our trip driving to Chapala.

    • @VallartaLife
      @VallartaLife  Před rokem +1

      We bought one when we went to MX City but It was a hassle to activate etc.

  • @allisa-vi7lp
    @allisa-vi7lp Před 27 dny

    It seems from more current video's on this subject it's more dangerous now as of 6/24. How is it now from Dallas to San Miguel de Allende? Thanks! I'd drive alone and I'm not quite so confident now..

  • @RedFly.
    @RedFly. Před rokem +2

    9:02 Se dice que mientras mas al Norte de Mexico te vayas mas PNDJS son para manejar. Ahi la prueba jaja
    Buena info que por San Luis P. sea mas seguro porque por Zacatecas vas nervioso todo el camino 🥴

  • @rdmcgreanor
    @rdmcgreanor Před rokem +3

    How much was your gas?

  • @carinadam3130
    @carinadam3130 Před rokem +2

    Any important hints-information you can give us Canadians leaving from Ontario, Canada to PV? Driving our own vehicle? Is it safe? What Ins do we need? Any other pertinent information? Thank you CARIN and AL

    • @saywhat951
      @saywhat951 Před rokem +5

      I drove from Ottawa to Cancun. Don't drive at night, follow Military Convoy's if possible. Pay for gas with small 50 or 100 peso Bills. Bring a Steering Lock from Canadian Tire, make sure your spare tire us full size not a temporary. Have you lug nuts lubed slightly, practice jacking your car to replace a tire yourself and fast. If you breakdown out in the middle of the boonies your an easy target for a kid high on Methadone to rob you.

    • @saywhat951
      @saywhat951 Před rokem +5

      Quadruple photo copies of your Drivers License, Vehicle Ownership, Insurance, VIP from MTO so they know you OWN your Car you cannot cross easily with a Car with a loan or lease on it. Same goes for your vehicle Registration Serial Numbers on the Cowling and Inside Door, and your License Plate you need to provide these when you cross in order to obtain a 6 month 180 days Vehicle Permit. The Tax you will pay and Permit will NOT allow you to sell your Vehicle it must return back across the border, however you can renew your Permit for an additional 180 days once at the USA Mexican Border without crossing into the USA.

  • @xinepiom
    @xinepiom Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hello we are living in puerto Vallarta and taking a drive to Houston, do you guys have safe route back to Nuevo Laredo?

    • @earthlycolorbrown6246
      @earthlycolorbrown6246 Před 2 měsíci

      How did the trip go? Do update charges for tolls as well and how you obtained pesos for tolls?

  • @clararussell4765
    @clararussell4765 Před rokem +2

    Oh also, is there food along the way- and are hotels east to find?? We are from Ft Worth

    • @VallartaLife
      @VallartaLife  Před rokem +1

      There is gas stations and some have food or a small restaurant like subway attached. I recommend staying at the big cities along the way with decent hotels

    • @saywhat951
      @saywhat951 Před rokem +1

      You'll find some of the Best Food all along the way, especially in Small Villages. You'd be pleasantly surprised how many small Villages have small Hotel's. Remember purchase a steering wheel lock, these are a great deterrent for young kids to steel you vehicle.

  • @shavayeycato3650
    @shavayeycato3650 Před rokem

    Ok so we have a question. Right when she got to the 2nd toll booth, we can tell that she was a little nervous driving as if she saw something. Can you tell us what made her look so nervous?

    • @oneproudchump8457
      @oneproudchump8457 Před 11 měsíci +1

      She probably got nervous not having the right amount of change to make the toll. This used to happen to me a lot. Sometime you don’t want to present a big bill either. A psychological thing. People get nervous thinking if I show them I have a lot of money I might get assaulted. It’s best to have about 200 pesos in 20 (paper) pesos.

  • @chorks23
    @chorks23 Před rokem +1

    How was the hard rock hotel ?

    • @VallartaLife
      @VallartaLife  Před rokem +1

      Nice stay for about 60-70 dollars a night

  • @juliopacora289
    @juliopacora289 Před rokem

    Can I cross into Mexico with a lease car?

  • @calmingmelodies3187
    @calmingmelodies3187 Před 11 měsíci

    I was wondering if you encountered police pulling you over for a mordida aka a bribe? and how did you dealt with it.

    • @VallartaLife
      @VallartaLife  Před 11 měsíci +2

      No we have not in the several times we have gone through this route

  • @ignaciohernandez1602
    @ignaciohernandez1602 Před rokem +1

    Did they search the car at any tolls?

  • @LunarEclipse-xv8jx
    @LunarEclipse-xv8jx Před rokem +2

    What is the process for bringing a Mexico plated car to the US as a US citizen? How does it compare to bringing a US plated car to Mexico??

    • @VallartaLife
      @VallartaLife  Před rokem +5

      We haven’t had any problem driving into US with a Mexican car. We say we live part time in Mx and in the US and they don’t ask much questions.
      A US car needs to get temporary permit at the border that is only good for 6 months then need to be renewed.

    • @vidalvalle4119
      @vidalvalle4119 Před rokem +1

      no problem to have a Mexican Vehicle in US as a US Citizen, just keep it with insurance. And well tuned !!! They run great I have been in DFW area for 7 months and no problem. Bring a US plated to Mexico is a sign for money for the cops! they will stop you to check papers, keep you there for a while, then let you go. AND YES got via San Luis Potosi much safer !!!!!

  • @MRTIBURONTIBURON
    @MRTIBURONTIBURON Před 11 měsíci

    Are the paytolls cash only?

  • @lysolspray7
    @lysolspray7 Před rokem +3

    Maybe it’s safe because y’all are from there but is it safe for people that’s never been there?

    • @VallartaLife
      @VallartaLife  Před rokem +1

      Yes this route is pretty good for everyone

    • @saywhat951
      @saywhat951 Před rokem +3

      Dear Smelling Fresh, well don't travel at night, don't dress like a tourist, cover up whatever you have in the backseat with a black sheet...don't wear I said don't wear any Bling, leave the wedding rings Rolex at home...dress down..

  • @enriquesalazar5877
    @enriquesalazar5877 Před 9 měsíci

    Your plates are from Mexico or USA? Because if those were from USA yous should be pull over many times as far as I know.

  • @LeonNikkidude
    @LeonNikkidude Před 24 dny

    Crime rates are high so you are brave people to go there and are all major roads tolled?

  • @michaelking4578
    @michaelking4578 Před rokem

    I hate to hear there are still places requiring masks. Crazy.

    • @enriquesalazar5877
      @enriquesalazar5877 Před 9 měsíci

      Even during the pandemic, it wasn't mandatory. So don't be panic about that. Now in the USA people starting to wear masks again.

    • @OzzyTheGiant
      @OzzyTheGiant Před 5 měsíci

      Keep in mind that villages in other parts of the world do not enjoy the level of healthcare that we have. It's always best to respect that. Choice of healthcare is a personal decision

  • @delilahernandez-briones2878

    So you bought a car in Mexico , Of course that's why you feel safe , it's a Mexican car .

    • @dantecerrillo1531
      @dantecerrillo1531 Před 11 měsíci

      ??

    • @gasstationsushi7191
      @gasstationsushi7191 Před 8 měsíci

      @@dantecerrillo1531 i assume not safer because the car was bought in mexico. safer because the car has mexican license plates.

  • @kikim2592
    @kikim2592 Před rokem

    Sorry. not worth it

  • @tropicalterrarium1742
    @tropicalterrarium1742 Před 9 měsíci

    It is a little different being a gringo driving alone through mexico than if you speak the language. Much different. So I cannot use this info.

    • @marjolainefortin7927
      @marjolainefortin7927 Před 6 měsíci

      Même si vous ne parlez que l'anglais (américain?) this information is of Great value. Merci !! from Québec, Canada

  • @jenborisov782
    @jenborisov782 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi. Why do you have so many tolls on the highways in MX?

  • @lisalasoya2898
    @lisalasoya2898 Před 6 měsíci

    In Aspirating, a journey from Texas to Mexico from Mexico notwithstanding El Salvador gingerly facing various toll polls, the woman starts off with a hidden conversation "about when arriving to the destination she is going to smear these people with chlamdia which is an illness brought on by the nastiest people when dead, a toxication, a friend of theirs Agrifina will be doing the honors." A pair share driving time to their spot, stopping at a tequila store, the scenery is beach bum..An experience that holds you back in your seat..20-493 Ysleta del Sur Pueblo v. Texas (06/15/2022)