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the wife and I are talking about a BIG trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. We have LOTS of preguntas about pulling a trailer into the depths of our southern neighbor. Has anyone taken their RV into Mexico? We will begin our search for recommendations of how to do this, i.e. books, blogs etc. ......but I was just wondering......?????
Happy Trails
My main advice would be to carefully research insurance in Mexico. US insurance is not accepted in Mexico. If you don't have insurance and get into an accident, you can go to jail until your liability is sorted out.
And unlike the US where your tow vehicle covers liability caused by your trailer, such as if it somehow disconnects while driving and causes an accident, that might not be the case in Mexico.
So you have to buy Mexico insurance.
Having given those dire warnings, I must say that for many years I followed the exploits of a retired RVer, George on Ms Tioga, who finally settled in Mexico and loved it. You probably won't camp in no cost boondocking sites, but George mostly did and it worked for him. He even successfully called the police's bluff when confronted with a BS traffic infraction.
But be prepared for that and often paying the mordida is the easiest way out.
The drug related safety issues are largely overblown, but are now pervasive and no longer only along the border. Petty theft is also a fact of life but non drug related violent crime is rare.
So, with those caveats, enjoy Mexico. I wouldn't hesitate to go, but my wife says no.
David
I have good friends in San Miguel de Allende. Musicians. If you are staying, maybe he can entertain you!