PV Bound
Aug 12, 2002, 6:07 PM
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I did that trip on July 3, 2002. Bad day too much traffic. However, I left on July 3, 2002 from Pasadena, CA. and arrived at the border at 12:00 a.m., mostly due to traffic. Then at around 1:30 a.m. I crossed the border into Nogales, MX, got a red light had to unload everything out of the car for inspection. It took about 1/2 hour.<p>I arrived in Mazatlan on July 4, 2002 at 4:40 p.m. local time or 3:40 p.m. Los Angeles time. Roads were in good condition and had no difficulties. It helps if you can get your importation permit in Tijuana before you go, worth it, and perhaps you may want to do that. I did and had no regrets.<p>Advisable? Well, I love marathon driving. I did this non-stop, It would have been shorter, but I lost a lot of time in the 10 fwy during rush traffic (bad idea), but what the heck, I did it. I would not suggest you do this unless you have someone to help you drive. I did all of the driving myself.<p>When I had the chance I did 75 to 80 mph in the U.S. Side and about the same while in MX. If you wish to stop for the night, is kinda hard to figure where you'll end up, but Guaymas is to short of a distance, and if you pass this locale, you might as well go all the way. Mazatlan is a tourist area, so places to stay are plentiful. However, there is this nice motel called Trebble on the north bound of the couta and it is a nice place.<p>E-mail me should you wish more information. By the way the cuotes may set you back about 50 dollars. Good luck!!!!
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