Too bad, my 14 yr old daughter and I hope to leave about Christmas and it takes us about 6 days too. We leave around 8 am - 8:30 am and stop around 6'ish. We arrive as a rule in Chapala around 2 pm, a day and a half in Mexico.
My advice , similar to RV's, would be to cross at Progreso. He goes through Ciudad Victoria. We had a bit of trouble finding the way to it but he can set you straight. Nuevo Progreso is a nice little town, quite unlike Nuevo Laredo. I think the Customs doesn't open there till 10 am but it is quick and easy. Have copies of auto documents. We stay overnight in Progreso on the US side and go to the money place which is just before customs, about a mile maybe, and get pesos the night before. Use the "Cuota" roads, they are safe and fast and patrolled by the 'Green Hornets' who can help you in the event of mechanical problems.
Save dental work till you get to Ajijic. The savings can pay for your trip !
We are from Owen Sound, by the way.
I'll answer any questions I can but we have been away for 2 years now due to health problems but hope to return to see old friends this winter.
My advice , similar to RV's, would be to cross at Progreso. He goes through Ciudad Victoria. We had a bit of trouble finding the way to it but he can set you straight. Nuevo Progreso is a nice little town, quite unlike Nuevo Laredo. I think the Customs doesn't open there till 10 am but it is quick and easy. Have copies of auto documents. We stay overnight in Progreso on the US side and go to the money place which is just before customs, about a mile maybe, and get pesos the night before. Use the "Cuota" roads, they are safe and fast and patrolled by the 'Green Hornets' who can help you in the event of mechanical problems.
Save dental work till you get to Ajijic. The savings can pay for your trip !
We are from Owen Sound, by the way.
I'll answer any questions I can but we have been away for 2 years now due to health problems but hope to return to see old friends this winter.
