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Bill Lowery

May 1, 2002, 2:36 AM

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what would be the best bet. laredo or presidio to Mazatlan?

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Hello,
I am planing to go to Mazatlan to work the StoneIsland tour with my friend Fidel. I would like to leave in sept. i need info on what would be the best way to get from the border to Mazatlan and the name of the toll road and how much it will cost me.. O-ya and how long do you think it would take me?? Thanks a million,
Bill Col,oh

Juan

May 2, 2002, 6:32 PM

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what would be the best bet. laredo or presidio to Mazatlan?

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: Hello,
: I am planing to go to Mazatlan to work the StoneIsland tour with my friend Fidel. I would like to leave in sept. i need info on what would be the best way to get from the border to Mazatlan and the name of the toll road and how much it will cost me.. O-ya and how long do you think it would take me??: Thanks a million,
: Bill Col,ohBill,It would be better if you drive to Douglas or
Nogales,AZ. Road Nogales-Mazatlan is 4 lane cuota
all the way.Saludos,Juan

John Ferguson

May 5, 2002, 5:57 PM

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I live in Presidio and travel to Maz often

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I am a 15 year resident of Presidio and a veteran of six separate trips from Presidio to Mazatlan. Not to get into a come "here" versus "there" debate, I'd like to convey how traveling from Presidio to Mazatlan usually goes for me. First of all, Presidio/Ojinaga is one of the smaller major border crossings of the Texas/Mexico border. That said, you can get everything needed (documents, insurance, parking if taking the bus) to cross the border and embark on a journey into Mexico. Upon entering Mexico, you have two choices for heading south: 1) Go to Chihuahua City ,or 2) Go towards Camargo. The Chihuahua City route has one gas station (Coyame) before you get to Aldama (suburb of Chihuahua City), whereas the Camargo route has absolutely nothing for 150 miles. The Chihuahua City route will lead you directly into the heart of Chihuahua City, which can be a little intimidating, but at the same time wonderful for a first stop for some sightseeing. The Camargo route is open country and doable in just a couple of hours. Both routes eventually lead to Parral (with the Camargo route being at least an hour faster). Parral is a pleasant city to stop to eat, sightsee (if time permits), and gas up for the next leg. Travel time total up to Parral will run about 5 hours from the border. Going south out of Parral, you'll mainly have about 250 miles of open country driving headed towards Durango. There are a few places to gas up along the way and food and accomodations available in Las Nieves and Rodeo. If you want to go from the border to Durango in a day, it's very possible (about 500 miles), but plan on stopping in Durango because the last 200 miles to Mazatlan will take 6 hours or more. Do a little homework before your trip and read a current travel book on hotel options in Durango. There are some neat hotels there, but they're not always easy to find. As stated above, the Durango/Mazatlan leg is a day in itself. Don't even think about hurrying these 200 crooked miles; rather, take your time and enjoy them. What a great voyage! Best wishes.