How to Overland Mexico. Ultimate Guide | Safety, Routes, Camping & More!

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Join us as we answer all your questions about overlanding throughout Mexico! Peter & Kathy Holcombe share insights gathered from their extensive journey across Baja and mainland Mexico in this comprehensive guide.
Topics covered:
-Safety
-Route planning
-Mexican vehicle insurance
-Cartel & criminal avoidance
-Sketchy roadblocks (rope blocks)
-Sources for online trip planning
-remote vs. resort areas
-Planning routines
-Baja Ferries
-Is the water safe to drink?
-Diesel fuel and DEF
-Saying healthy
-Food expectations
-Camping
-Is speaking Spanish necessary?
-General travel advise
From safety tips to route planning and camping spots to general travel advice. Whether you're planning a trip or just curious about overlanding, this video has everything you need to know. Discover the wonders of Mexico through the eyes of seasoned travelers on the world's greatest road trip from Alaska to Argentina via the Pan-American highway. Don't miss out on this essential guide for your next adventure!
This is part of the Southbound series, in which Peter and Kathy drive the Pan-American from Dead Horse/Prudehoe Bay, Alaska, to Ushuaia, Argentina, at the bottom of South America. This will be the road trip of a lifetime.
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@tomiday66 2 ай бұрын

I look back with old man nostalgia at a time before internet and Google Earth when overlanding (formerly called travel) took one down miss-mapped roads to a thing called serendipity. Our beloved resource was The People's Guide to Mexico by Carl Franz that told nothing about where to go, but all about how to go and the culture and idiosyncrasies of a beautiful people. We fell in love in and with Mexico many years ago and have had our home on the bumpy East Cape road for going on 20 years. Everything you two relate here is spot on. Good job. That said, I would say to folks that it is easy to get overloaded with TMI about safety or destination or roads. Just point her south and go. It's gonna be fun!

@Famagogo 2 ай бұрын

I love your comment! Its so inspiring to read this from you. To hear that we are doing it well from someone living life in Baja for so long was encouraging. Thanks so much!

@conchscooter 3 ай бұрын

You have a very sensible approach to traveling the PanAmerican. We’re at Andy’s place in Quito, Ecuador surrounded by European travelers. We haven’t seen a US overlander since Panama. Fear rules the US and it’s a shame.

@Famagogo 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, you are just a little bit ahead of us. We havent seen many either. But did find a couple from Texas here in Medillian, Colombia. Yes, It's a shame so many people fall into the trap of fear of travel. I hope we cross paths.

@Twohappycampers 2 ай бұрын

This was really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to put this one together!

@Famagogo 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear it was helpful. Your so welcome.

@aviationphd 3 ай бұрын

Cool

@DarrenOverby 3 ай бұрын

I have a late question. I have read that there is a federal law that imposes USD$127,000 fine and possible jail time for driving on beaches in Mexico. Do you know if this is true? I don't want to drive in deep sand, but it would be nice to camp within view of the water.

@conchscooter 3 ай бұрын

Does that even sound likely? Beaches in Mexico are public property but you aren’t allowed to drive on them. Watch what the locals do and where they do it and take your chances. We have a van and don’t go near soft sand cheers from the PanAmerican in Ecuador.

@Famagogo 3 ай бұрын

Hello, Now I can't say for sure everywhere in Mexico. But, it is common to see many people driving on the beaches, especially in Baja. This is a very common practice. I can't recall ever seeing a sign saying anything about regulations for driving on a beach. I often see locals in trucks and motorcycles driving on the beaches because it's better than the roads. Use common sense, but I wouldn't be afraid of any ticket. The genuine concern is ensuring you can recover your vehicle when it gets stuck in the soft sand. We are getting pretty good at that now, lol...