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Pernel

Sep 13, 2002, 9:46 AM

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Maps I Use in Mexico...

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Thought this would be an interesting thread for us 'roadrunners'.... :-)I have about 32K miles of driving in 25 of the 31 Mexican states and here is what I use for maps....1. AAA Club, Mexico is good, their Baja Califorinia is EXCELLENT! For many years now I have annotated my AAA map with all those little 'Extras' on the road like... Army revisions, PGR and Precos inspections, Phytosanatario checkpoints, even spot Federale checks, am I paranoid... a little, it just helps my peace of mind to know in advance when the PGR might be sticking their mugs in my business! This is the map I keep on the seat.2. Guia Roja, a cumbersome book format, has some useful time lines and toll costs (they ALWAYS need updating), but is annoying in that it will show a 'Couta' tollroad long before it exists! Nevertheless, this is worth it for the CITY maps alone the next time you have to navigate through Toluca or D.F., all in all a very useful addition to the travel pack.3. The old PEMEX trifold mapbook WoW! My FAVORITE, but now long out of print. (Hey Pemex Guys! Stop wasting your $$ on the PRI and reprint this map!) Oh well, mine stays home now since I don't want to lose it. The topographical markings made this a MUST for mountain driving.4. A set of 31 States of Mexico maps. These are for the 'Hardcore' backroads and 4x4 types, or just to have as the ultimate Trailer Park conversation piece. Available at bookstores in larger cities, they ain't cheap, but offer the next best thing to a topo map.5. Mexican government issuse TOPOGRAPHICAL maps are available, if you need to check out every ant trail !@@! I have not had to use them yet.Pernel

ron

Sep 13, 2002, 2:27 PM

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Thanks for the information. STATE Maps.

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Most thoroughly intereste in STATE maps, with back roads? Great!!! Where??? Where?? Where can I get them? Would especially like Guanajuato and Guerrero States...Thanks,Rene 
: Thought this would be an interesting thread for us 'roadrunners'.... :-): I have about 32K miles of driving in 25 of the 31 Mexican states and here is what I use for maps....: 1. AAA Club, Mexico is good, their Baja Califorinia is EXCELLENT! For many years now I have annotated my AAA map with all those little 'Extras' on the road like... Army revisions, PGR and Precos inspections, Phytosanatario checkpoints, even spot Federale checks, am I paranoid... a little, it just helps my peace of mind to know in advance when the PGR might be sticking their mugs in my business! This is the map I keep on the seat.: 2. Guia Roja, a cumbersome book format, has some useful time lines and toll costs (they ALWAYS need updating), but is annoying in that it will show a 'Couta' tollroad long before it exists! Nevertheless, this is worth it for the CITY maps alone the next time you have to navigate through Toluca or D.F., all in all a very useful addition to the travel pack.: 3. The old PEMEX trifold mapbook WoW! My FAVORITE, but now long out of print. (Hey Pemex Guys! Stop wasting your $$ on the PRI and reprint this map!) Oh well, mine stays home now since I don't want to lose it. The topographical markings made this a MUST for mountain driving.: 4. A set of 31 States of Mexico maps. These are for the 'Hardcore' backroads and 4x4 types, or just to have as the ultimate Trailer Park conversation piece. Available at bookstores in larger cities, they ain't cheap, but offer the next best thing to a topo map.: 5. Mexican government issuse TOPOGRAPHICAL maps are available, if you need to check out every ant trail !@@! I have not had to use them yet.: Pernel

Rolly

Sep 13, 2002, 4:01 PM

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Thanks for the information. STATE Maps.

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Ron,I got mine at a little noname map store that was crammed full of all kinds of worthwhile maps. I found it only because the nice lady at the local tourist office told me about it. The lady is a bi-lingual jewel -- she seems to know everything about my area. I hope you can find one like her in your town.Rolly

dan

Sep 14, 2002, 7:57 AM

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www.maps-of-mexico.com

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: Thought this would be an interesting thread for us 'roadrunners'.... :-): I have about 32K miles of driving in 25 of the 31 Mexican states and here is what I use for maps....: 1. AAA Club, Mexico is good, their Baja Califorinia is EXCELLENT! For many years now I have annotated my AAA map with all those little 'Extras' on the road like... Army revisions, PGR and Precos inspections, Phytosanatario checkpoints, even spot Federale checks, am I paranoid... a little, it just helps my peace of mind to know in advance when the PGR might be sticking their mugs in my business! This is the map I keep on the seat.: 2. Guia Roja, a cumbersome book format, has some useful time lines and toll costs (they ALWAYS need updating), but is annoying in that it will show a 'Couta' tollroad long before it exists! Nevertheless, this is worth it for the CITY maps alone the next time you have to navigate through Toluca or D.F., all in all a very useful addition to the travel pack.: 3. The old PEMEX trifold mapbook WoW! My FAVORITE, but now long out of print. (Hey Pemex Guys! Stop wasting your $$ on the PRI and reprint this map!) Oh well, mine stays home now since I don't want to lose it. The topographical markings made this a MUST for mountain driving.: 4. A set of 31 States of Mexico maps. These are for the 'Hardcore' backroads and 4x4 types, or just to have as the ultimate Trailer Park conversation piece. Available at bookstores in larger cities, they ain't cheap, but offer the next best thing to a topo map.: 5. Mexican government issuse TOPOGRAPHICAL maps are available, if you need to check out every ant trail !@@! I have not had to use them yet.: Pernel