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Mexico
I’ve had the opportunity to travel from the north of Mexico to the south. These are a few articles on some of the highlights of those trips.
Volkswagen Reality
For those familiar with both the beauty and the frustration of owning a VW bus.
Jim Hayden’s VW Ranch for Wayward Buses
I met Jim by shear coincidence crossing the border at Mexicali from Mexico back into the U.S. While I was waiting to get in line he drove by and flipped my a peace sign. Not uncommon. I pulled into the border lineup behind him and after a few minutes he walked back and asked, “You’re wanderglobe aren’t you?” I said sure and told him I was Scott. He then looked at the bus and said, “and this is Dante.” WTF? You have to understand that Mexicali is not a common border crossing for gringos so to meet someone who was driving a VW in a border lineup over a mile long who knew me and my bus from online postings was quite the coincidence. Well that was just the start of the coincidences with Jim. Watch the video and you’ll see what I mean.
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Baja California
A friend of mine, Colin, flew into San Diego from Vancouver and we took off for Baja California. I wanted to take a break from shooting video and I really wanted to get to a beach and enjoy some sun after the freakish cold weather the U.S. had been experiencing that winter. The adorable girl at the start of this video is Father Haydens (Jim) niece letting us know what a VW bus is called in Mexico.
Chiapas: Palenque
A few hours by bus from San Cristobal de las Casas are the Mayan ruins of Palenque. These ruins contain some of the finest examples of Mayan architecture and art and are surrounded by steamy jungle with refreshing streams for a dip and abundant wildlife. No, that’s not a jaguar you’re hearing roar in the jungle…it’s a howler monkey. You’ll hear these fascinating primates as you make your way around the ruins. Continue reading “Chiapas: Palenque” »
Baja California: Guerrero Negro to Todos Santos
As previously pointed out in part one of this trip, Guerrero Negro is the halfway point on the trip to the southern tip of Baja California. It’s a quiet little one road town with a population of around 15,000. We stopped in for a quick bite to eat but Guerrero Negro was not our final destination for the day, Ojo de Liebre or Scammons Lagoon was. Continue reading “Baja California: Guerrero Negro to Todos Santos” »
Baja California: From Tijuana to Guerro Negro
I don’t know what it is but there are certain places I get excited about when I’m traveling in my VW bus. Places like the state of California and San Fransisco come to mind because of their ties with the hippies and surfers. Baja California also makes its way onto that list probably because the name itself contains California but it’s also one of those classic sojourns that you want to do in a Volkswagen. Colin, a friend of mine from Vancouver, had some time off so he agreed to meet me in San Diego and the two of us were going to drive the 1500 km’s to the tip of Baja and back again.
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Chiapas: San Cristobal
A days bus ride from Mexico City and you’ll find yourself in the refreshingly cool highlands of Chiapas, one of my favorite Mexican destinations and a place that I will return to time and time again. My two favorite destinations, highlighted in this article, are San Cristobal de las Casas and the Mayan ruins at Palenque. Continue reading “Chiapas: San Cristobal” »
Mexico City
Mexico City is big, very big. It’s also polluted and busy and crowded and, at times, dangerous. That’s not to say it should be overlooked though. With your wits about you and some care you can still see some of the wonderful sites and museums that this megalopolis has to offer. Continue reading “Mexico City” »
Mexico: San Blas on the Pacific Coast
San Blas, located a few hours south of Mazatlan or a few hours north of Puerto Vallarta, is a quiet, seaside fishing community with affordable accommodation, a quiet zocalo and a beach with waves large enough to surf. The atmosphere is very friendly with locals smiling and waving or just walking up and sitting next to you on a park bench. I would have to say that I received more smiles in San Blas than any of the other towns and cities that I had visited. Continue reading “Mexico: San Blas on the Pacific Coast” »
Northern Mexico: Creel and the Copper Canyon
A couple of hours west of Chihuahua in Northern Mexico is the Copper Canyon or, Barrance del Cobre, as it is known in Spanish. This canyon rivals Ameria’s Grand Canyon in that it is 3 times the size and deeper than the Grand Canyon. The canyon is also home to the Tarahumara indians, the name deriving from “rahumara” or foot runners. Continue reading “Northern Mexico: Creel and the Copper Canyon” »
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