Log in
WeatherDriving from Laredo Texas.
5 posters
Driving from Laredo Texas.
by Denco Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:35 am
Great info on this forum. My husband and myself will be moving to lake Chapala from Aurora Colorado and crossing at Laredo. I want to take our black Chevy Avalanche so I can bring my 2 cats and personal items. He is concerned that driving a big black SUV through Mexico might be dangerous. Getting robbed and having the SUV stolen.
Thanks
Dee
Thanks
Dee
Denco- Junior Member
- Posts : 25
Join date : 2014-08-19
Re: Driving from Laredo Texas.
by CanuckBob Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:11 am
While this type of vehicle does seem to be the vehicle of choice for the bad guys I haven't heard of anyone getting hijacked for a very long time. If you only travel during the day and get far from the border after you cross it, before you stop, I don't suspect you will have a problem. Others on here can tell you the best route and the best place to stay overnight.
Be aware if you are planning on living here fulltime and acquiring a permanente residency visa you are not allowed to drive a foreign plated vehicle.
Be aware if you are planning on living here fulltime and acquiring a permanente residency visa you are not allowed to drive a foreign plated vehicle.
CanuckBob- Share Holder
- Posts : 20538
Join date : 2010-04-04
Age : 61
Location : Lake Chapala (from Vancouver)
Humor : Sick and twisted -
Re: Driving from Laredo Texas.
by slainte39 Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:48 am
What Bob said.....
I travel Mexican highways all the time and just use normal precaution (with a black Town & Country).
For new or first time travelers, I suggest using toll roads and daylight hours, fueling up and eating (look for the black federal hiway patrol cars at the roadside restaurants) in congested areas for peace of mind until you feel more comfortable.
Peace of mind is as important as prevention, and in most cases is the same.
I travel Mexican highways all the time and just use normal precaution (with a black Town & Country).
For new or first time travelers, I suggest using toll roads and daylight hours, fueling up and eating (look for the black federal hiway patrol cars at the roadside restaurants) in congested areas for peace of mind until you feel more comfortable.
Peace of mind is as important as prevention, and in most cases is the same.
slainte39- Share Holder
- Posts : 9348
Join date : 2010-07-22
Re: Driving from Laredo Texas.
by somewhereinmexico Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:27 pm
Do yourself a favor and sell the avalanche!!!!!! That is not the vehicle you want to be driving down from texas.
That avalanche is on their top 5 vehicles they want
That avalanche is on their top 5 vehicles they want
somewhereinmexico- Junior Member
- Posts : 28
Join date : 2014-06-20
Re: Driving from Laredo Texas.
by somewhereinmexico Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:30 pm
Alcones are lookouts that are all over the place.. .even around toll booths.
Its better to be safe then sorry
Its better to be safe then sorry
somewhereinmexico- Junior Member
- Posts : 28
Join date : 2014-06-20
Re: Driving from Laredo Texas.
by Oldshoe Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:16 am
I'll add my little bit - we moved here from CO about 4 years ago and owned an Avalanche (not even black) that we had jacked up and big tires to go into the mountain snow. After our first trip here I knew it would be a big pain to bring the Av here. We sold it long before we moved and purchased a new Xtrail here that we drove back and forth a couple of times to CO to bring stuff down. Best thing we ever did especially immigration wise.
Oldshoe- Junior Member
- Posts : 26
Join date : 2011-03-25
Similar topics» Laredo Texas
» Driving to Texas July 13th, or possible the 12th and looking for a rider or another person to caravan
» Going to Laredo soon?
» Here to Laredo
» To Laredo via 54
» Driving to Texas July 13th, or possible the 12th and looking for a rider or another person to caravan
» Going to Laredo soon?
» Here to Laredo
» To Laredo via 54
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum