TRAVEL TRIVIA

We spent 1590 peosos on gas from Chapala Haciendas to last border Pemex, Nogales, 1048 miles! We spent 1690 pesos on tolls....gonna verify number and amount trip back on the 6th of December! Prices on toll roads are going up 10-20 percent. Just an FYI!

Jim W

I tracked all tolls this trip...... 21 toll stops from Nogales to GDL....Tolls 1529 pesos. One can fly, rent a car for a few days, far cheaper than bustin your butt on a 20 hour drive, plus meals and lodging, each way! We counted change this time....only twice were we shorted!

Punta a Punta gives a fairly close toll aprroximation to yours - $1436MXN. That would seem to indicate some may have recently been raised. They do indicate that you are not driving fast enough since they say 16hrs and 5min total driving time. Need to use that right foot a bit more forcefully!

CheenaGringo wrote:Punta a Punta gives a fairly close toll aprroximation to yours - $1436MXN. That would seem to indicate some may have recently been raised. They do indicate that you are not driving fast enough since they say 16hrs and 5min total driving time. Need to use that right foot a bit more forcefully!

Neil, we left Los Mochis @ 3:45 AM, arrived Gdl @ 1:30 pm...add one hour for time change....hauled ass! I kept all tickets, added up on calc......1529!

$110 USD plus in tolls!!!! Was the road paved in Gold???

Jim,next time try la "Libre",just kidding.
Good thing is your home safe and sound.
21 toll stops,what a joke....

Jim:

I wasn't disputing your toll total. If you read my post again, I indicated that there probably have been some recent increases? Sounds like you may be getting the hang of Mexico driving with your faster results. By the way, I was just kidding you!

CheenaGringo wrote:Jim:

I wasn't disputing your toll total. If you read my post again, I indicated that there probably have been some recent increases? Sounds like you may be getting the hang of Mexico driving with your faster results. By the way, I was just kidding you!

I know CG....just sharing BS

viajero wrote:Jim,next time try la "Libre",just kidding.
Good thing is your home safe and sound.
21 toll stops,what a joke....

Chris, Has anyone driven the Libre? I wonder how many days that might take? Thank you ...Home and having a glass of wine!

JimW - Next time fly. You'll enjoy it better. Don't forget to add the per mile cost of running your car. Like 20 cents a mile????

This is precisely why we fly. I really hate that road up through Guaymas. Last time we went which was ohh maybe 9 years ago, it was a total mess.

Of course since our friend up there died, we have no further reason to go.