TRAVEL TIPS FOR MEXICO

VAN CAMPING IN MEXICO

TYPE: Road trip with dogs.

DISTANCE: 2,000 miles

WEATHER: Sunny and warm in December and January.

COMMENT: My destination was San Miguel de Allende to visit friends. I stayed at the San Miguel RV Park & Tennis Courts which is in town. It is also next to a great organic food court & grocery store. There is a dynamite Farmers’ Market on Saturdays. San Miguel de Allende is a colorful, walkable city. It was fun seeing all the colorful wall art!

ROUTE

I entered Mexico at the border in Laredo. It was fast, easy and they didn’t inspect my van.

APPS USED: Google Maps

ITINERARY: Secondary roads to small towns: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Pátzcuaro, Bernal, Querétaro, San Joaquin (Parque National), Cañon del Paraiso, Pinal de Amoles, Jalpan de Serra, Xilitla.

SIDE TRIP: Pátzcuaro - a clean, charming town with hiking trails near a lake.

SLEEP

ACCOMMODATIONS: Stayed at campgrounds. Easy to find on Google. No reservations except in SMA. Stayed at Morrill RV Park in Guanajuato and Villa Pátzcuaro in Pátzcuaro.

AVERAGE ONE NIGHT COST: 150 - 200 pesos per night.

EAT

FOOD: Farmers’ Markets everywhere!

MEALS: Vegetarian quesadillas or enchiladas, usually about 200 pesos.

MISC.

CURRENCY: Pesos $1 = about 20 pesos

ELECTRICAL: Same plug as US.

INTERNET: Wifi everywhere.

SEE

MAGICAL TOWNS/PUEBLOS MAGICOS: Over 120 small towns in Mexico recognized for their “Magical” qualities, whether that be their astonishing beauty, rich history, or extraordinary legends. See list for Central Mexico Pueblos Magicos.

NATURE: Visit the Reserva de la Biósfera Sierra Gorda, Santiago de Querétaro and a surreal sculpture garden by Edward James near Xilitla in San Luis Potosi called Laspoza.

PREP & INFO

VISA: Required for U.S. citizens.

DOGS: Driving from the U.S. - No one will inspect your dog at the border. No health certificate or rabies certificate is required. However, you will need the rabies certificate when you re-enter the US. If entering Mexico via the airport, a rabies certificate is required.

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE VIA PLANE

I have also flown to San Miguel de Allende for a 7 days visit and had dental work done by Dr. Garcia. He was excellent!

AIRLINES: Delta via Atlanta from Asheville, NC

DESTINATION: QRO Airport

TRANSPORT FROM AIRPORT: Really easy to book online thru BajioGo.com - Excellent service!

OVERNIGHT: La Catrina Hostel