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Jason

Sep 23, 2002, 9:21 AM

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I have read several messages on this board regarding travel to Mazatlan. Our planned route is Laredo to Monterey to Durango, over Devil's Backbone into Mazatlan. We are only a couple of hours from Laredo, so I plan to be over the border when the Customs Office opens. We then plan to drive all day until we reach Durango where we will spend the night and save Devil's Backbone for the next day. Here are my questions if anyone can help out...<p>-Which bridge do I need to cross in Laredo and what time does the Customs office open? Is it easy to find?<p>-How long of a drive can I expect from the border to Monterey and Monterey to Durango?<p>-How much in "Cuotas" can I expect to pay on the above legs?<p>-What are some safe hotels to stay at, with courtyard safety for my vehicle, in Durango?<p>Any information you can provide on the above or any additional information would be greatly appreciated!<p>Thanks in advance.
Jason
Austin, TX <p>



rom

Sep 23, 2002, 5:53 PM

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Your plan of attack sounds good. Some answers:<p>The temporary permit office for vehicles is open 24 hours a day.<p>Take bridge #1 (the old bridge) and take a right turn right after the bridge ends. This street will take you to the railroad station. The office you need is right across the street.<p>Border to Monterrey about 2.5 hours Toll around 300.00 pesos.<p>: I have read several messages on this board regarding travel to Mazatlan. Our planned route is Laredo to Monterey to Durango, over Devil's Backbone into Mazatlan. We are only a couple of hours from Laredo, so I plan to be over the border when the Customs Office opens. We then plan to drive all day until we reach Durango where we will spend the night and save Devil's Backbone for the next day. Here are my questions if anyone can help out...<p>: -Which bridge do I need to cross in Laredo and what time does the Customs office open? Is it easy to find?<p>: -How long of a drive can I expect from the border to Monterey and Monterey to Durango?<p>: -How much in "Cuotas" can I expect to pay on the above legs?<p>: -What are some safe hotels to stay at, with courtyard safety for my vehicle, in Durango?<p>: Any information you can provide on the above or any additional information would be greatly appreciated!<p>: Thanks in advance.
: Jason
: Austin, TX <p>


Jason

Sep 24, 2002, 6:32 AM

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Thanks for the follow-up! I appreciate the info. I think I have figured out the majority of the trip. The first day will be about 12-14 hours, but the second will be much shorter.<p>All I need now is some hotel tips for Durango. So far I have only found the chains at about $75 a night...seems a little pricey. If anyone has some info on smaller hotels with safe parking in Durango, please let me know.
Thanks <p>


olgringo

Oct 1, 2002, 8:31 PM

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:<p>: All I need now is some hotel tips for Durango. So far I have only found the chains at about $75 a night...seems a little pricey. If anyone has some info on smaller hotels with safe parking in Durango, please let me know.
: Thanks <p>We stayed at a hotel about a block from the Plaza which was a converted Convent. Lots of Ambience and very resonable. I sorry I can't recall the Name, but should be very easy to find. Also protected parking.
 
 
 
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