northern dude Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I have a brother driving here from the west coast of Canada. We were both wondering about the pro's and con's of crossing in Arizona ( Nogales ) vs Laredo. I believe both are about 1000 miles of driving in Mexico, so its really about the safety and the better roads. Does anyone have experience with both of these routes and any advice ? Also is there another route we havent considered. Thanks in advance for any helpful info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red river valley Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 700 miles from Laredo to Ajijic.............I drive it 4-6 times a year & have never experience a problem......roads are toll & good, cost is under 100 US, & worth the money. Nice rest stops............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lardca Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Nogales. Good toll road all the way. I've driven it many times - alone and with someone else. Since you're coming from the West Coast...why drive the extra distance to Laredo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northern dude Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 lardca Thanks for the info, that makes sense. I have to admit Im not that familiar with the geography, I have always only flown here. Can you give me an outline of the route you take,so I can pass it on. i.e. hwy x to hwy y to hwy z. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillenparadise Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Red River Valley, I sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lardca Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 lardca Thanks for the info, that makes sense. I have to admit Im not that familiar with the geography, I have always only flown here. Can you give me an outline of the route you take,so I can pass it on. i.e. hwy x to hwy y to hwy z. Thanks I take I-5 all the way to L.A. then east on US 10 through Phoenix to Tucson. From there 19 south to Nogales, AZ. Pay attention to the signs and take the exit that goes west to the Mariposa crossing. It's often referred to as the truck crossing and it's much easier and quicker. Once you cross the border then it's MEX 15 (toll road) all the way to Guadalajara. Follow the signs towards the airport in Guadalajara and then keep going past it. That road (Chapala Highway) will take you into Chapala/Ajijic etc. Some possible stops along the way ,depending on how much you drive in a day (I'm a long haul driver so I don't stop much,) would be Navajoa, Culiacan, Mazatlan. There have been a number of posting on this board in the past with directions and suggestions. You might search for them. They're quite helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Exit #4 (south bound on highway # 19) is the exit for the Mariposa truck crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Try the Lukeville Arizona border crossing than take two east where it connects up with 15 toll road. Avoid Nagales. It is safe as long as you stay on Mexico 2. Two customs stops but all new facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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