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The Sea of Cortez to the Wild Pacific

Highway 2 cuts across the US and Mexican border just north of the Sea of Cortez and meets Highway 15 almost 250 kms south of Tucson Arizona. The Highway 2 continues to jump along the border from  joining the towns and cities of Agua Prieta, Janos and Ciudad Juarez.

Explore the West Coast of Mexico from the border all the way down the coast to the state of Chiapas just before the Guatemalan Border. Mexico's Pacific Coast - On The Road In experiences towns and cities, campgrounds, RV Parks and golf spots along the Pacific as Highway 15 and then Highway 200 snake their  way southward.

Follow Highway 15 directly south from Santa Anna through Hermosillo and onward to the twin coastal communities of San Carlos and Guaymas. From here the highway gently follows the coast in a south easterly direction all the way past Mazatlan. In Tepic, the capital of the state of Nayarit,  Highway 15 moves inland past Tequila and Guadalajara.

Highway 200 emerges at the Tepic junction and continues down the Pacific, hugging the coast past deserted beaches and world class resorts. Puerto Vallarta. Ixtapa. Mazanillo. Acapulco. Puerto Escondido. Pick the beach location to suit your mood - from the authentic Mexican seaside surf spot of Playa Azul or flashy Acapulco. Visit Italian influenced Puerto Escondido or the retro- Rasta community of Puerto Angel.

These are more than just names of beach towns. You can expect to find incredible variety of communities offering the inquisitive traveler a plethora of adventure and experiences.

The coastal communities have unique characters and places to camp are plentiful. RV Parks seem to outnumber hotels in Puerto Penasco as they do in Bahia Kino. In the major resort community of Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta,  Ixtapa and Acapulco you have a choice of campgrounds and RV Parks as well as golf courses.

This route is not without it's colonial touch. You can also explore Alamos, for example, with it's haciendas and grand and gracious past. Or you can take a break from the beach and head inland to Guadalajara, the second largest city in Mexico. Or Oaxaca .....the list is endless.

The Pacific route can give a variety of experiences for the curious traveler: Some of the Mexico's best beaches and a taste of the colonial past. Golf. Fishing and an ocean of excitement

On The Road In is an interactive travel guide. After your visit write us and let us know about your wonderful discoveries. Correct our prices. Share your favorite restaurants, motels, hotels, and watering holes along the way. Add a comment or two about a town you discovered.

Hasta luego,

Dot and Bill Bell

 

New Highway 15 Road Log from Nogales to Puerto Vallarta

"If you plan to drive from Nogales to San Carlos, Mazatlan or even Puerto Vallarta then this road log is a must"

 

New 2007 2008  Nogales to Puerto Vallarta Road Log and Driving Guide

We are confident that our road logs and driving guides will make your highway experiences just that much better and easier. Regardless of whether you are driving an RV or a suburban, a bike or a pick-up, our road logs will assist your journey. Even 20 year veterans of the route have benefited from the information.

We decided to present the road from a driving perspective going SOUTH. When your are looking at the Log, you read from the bottom of the page and read up. The Pacific Ocean, for example, would always be on your right, just as you would view it from your driver's seat.

The KM markings are the markings that you will see as you drive. It doesn't matter if your vehicle reads in miles or kilometers. You just read the signs on the road to get your bearings. Sometimes one highway combines with another and old kilometer signs are left up. Not to worry, just continue to read the guide.

Some of the best navigation points are the Pemex Station numbers clearly marked on all gas station signs. Topes (Mexican speed bumps) are marked in the guide just to remind you to go slow. We included Military and Agriculture check points even though we know these can change frequently. (Generally they are on one side of the state border or another between the Mexican states.)

How to download and buy the Road Log

Click on the buy now button and you will be directed to a merchants page.  Once you pay for the road log you will redirected to an easy to use download page where you will be able to receive your product immediately.  Now only $8.99

 

 

Don't forget to write us when you return from Mexico and tell us about your trip.

Adios,

Bill ad Dot

 

Mexico Highway 2 Photographs by Bill and Dot Bell

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Mexico Highway 15 Mazatlan to Tepic Photography

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Mazatlan Sinaloa Mexico Photography

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