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SAFE ROUTE DRIVING TO BELIZE FROM TEXAS !

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belizeisit
  2/18/2014 06:52 EST

IS DRIVING DOWN FROM BROWNSVILLE , TEXAS SAFE ?

babsnlarry
  2/18/2014 19:04 EST

We have driven down, crossed at McAllen, TX. Our route stays on the toll roads-which are the safest-if you'd like the route, let me know.

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belizeisit
  2/19/2014 06:49 EST

PLEASE DETAIL YOUR ROUTE
FROM MCALLEN , TEXAS TO BELIZE !
THANKS !
JERRY !

bearski
  2/19/2014 12:53 EST

I sure would appreciate your driving route to Belize. Thanks. Freddybear

babsnlarry
  2/19/2014 13:47 EST

Hi Jerry!

The following route is from a guy (JohnP) who drives 2x/year from the upper midwest to Hopkins. The route is thru the border crossing in Mission, TX (which is within a couple of miles of McAllen---these routes meet up in the border town of Reynosa, MX) His spelling is atrocious, but the route is safe!

My words of wisdom: drive daylight hours only, be in your hotel by 4pm-there are no streetlights along these routes, the Federales and Military are the good guys--the local Policia are notorious for taking bribes. You will be stopped at either military or federales checkpoints, on either side of each state line along the way-don't panic, they only want to know where you were and where you are heading - we never told them to Belize, only the next night's stop.

Here's the route:
Driving Direction from Mission, Texas to the Belize Booarder.

Now for those of you who have new done this, it is not that bad!! I have done this trip six times down and back. I have never paid or been asked to pay a Police officer. There are Federal Police check points and there are Military check points. Both are polite and most of the time no one speaks English. Use that to your advantage. Even if you do don’t act like you do. If they can’t talk to you they just look at your paper work and send you on your way. This year I drove down and back and was never search in Mexico or for that matter even at the US boarder Station.

Now what I have done here is detailed the route to the mile. We zeroed the trip odometer at the Mexico Boarder station. My passenger wrote down details at every turn. Now that won’t mean our reading will be exact but they should be close. Oh do yourself a favor cash in at least $1500 Us into pesos!!!!!!

Exit the Mexico Boarder Station Zero your odometer and relax you have 1519 miles and two nights in Mexico. I will give you two options to make this trip. One puts you south of Mexico City in Puebula the first night, and 80 miles from Belize the second night. This is the way I run the route. I will drive both nights one hour in the dark. I will give you options for the first night in Quetareo, and the second night in Villahermosa. This route brings you to the Belize boarder around 2:00pm and you spend the night in Corozal. I actually end up in Hopkins the third night.

Exit the Boarder merge to the left, 90 Reynosa Drive 3.9 miles turn right on Hwy 40 to Monterry.

18.8 miles to a check point you must go thru it.

27.2 miles merge right onto the Hwy 40 Cuota (toll road) to Monterry.

56.4 miles enter a toll both (210 Pesos) or exchange rate was 12 pesos to the dollar.

108 miles come to a small town, pay attebtion to where you are going. Mostly stay straight and on the main drag. Follow sign to Monterry.

11.4 miles enter another toll. (44pesos)

116.2 merge right to Saltillo still Hwy 40

127.8 miles another toll both

134.8 stay straight towards Saltillo Cuota

148.7 Another toll for the by pass around Monterry.

158.2 miles Merge right onto couta again?? Pay another toll (66 pesos)
181.1 yes another toll BUT you don’t go thru this one. Exit to Saltillo just before it. When in doubt follow signs to Saltillo (Cuota).

Just before you get over by Saltillo we screwed up and missed a turn. Day dreaming this area was mountains and very pretty. If you see a hugh orange building you missed it also. Look for the signs 57 south to San Luis Potosi and Metuhla. Hope I spell these correct.

We needed gas and the was a nice spot at mile 207.

226 toll both (50 Pesos) Plenty of gas stations after this one.

346 exit left on the San luis Potosi cuota. This is the by pass around Methula. There is plenty of gas station along this area.

350 miles toll both for the by pass cuota around Methula

452 miles merge left towards Mexico City, Queatero.

466 miles a toll both.

473 The cuota splits stay left towards Quetearo

Now here is where you must decide! Do I push thru to Puebula or stay in Quetearo. There is n where that I have found to stay in between. And you will not get to Puebula until 8:30 pm It should be around 5:00 pm now. Your choice!!
If you choose to go on to Puebula follow these. If you stay in Quetearo follow 57 thru town it is not bad. You will find a Best Western on your right just south of town

568 miles exit right real quickly it splits go right. Splits again go left. This is tricky and it happens fast but there are signs. Follow sign for the cuota to San Juan Del Rio, and Mexico City. This is the by pas around Quetearo. If you miss this don’t worry I went thru last year it was easy. In fact that is how I found the best western you can stay at.

580 miles is another toll both (40 Pesos)

592 miles stay left the by pass reconnects to Hwy 57 south to San Juan Del Rio and Mexico City.

620 miles another toll (70 Pesos)

656 miles - you are south of San Juan Del Rio, This gets a little confusing and happens fast. Look for signs, Pachuca and Puebula. This is a by pass around Mexico City. DO NOT MISS THIS!!! Split to the right! Take the second split to the right. It is label 75D Pachuca, Puebula. You then pull up to a toll both but at this one you just take a ticket, and pay at the other end.
Also you have now fuel here until mile 740. If you need fuel do it before this exit.

760 miles you come to the toll both it will be dark now. Give them your ticket it was 565 pesos for us. But we were towing a trailer. We can only guess the toll for you would be half that.

Now they are working on the road for the next few miles until you tie back into the main road from Mexico City to Puebula.

763 mile the road splits stay left and this road is bumpy slow down.

766 miles toll both for a crappy road. 777 miles you will see a Mcdonalds.

778 miles you will see a “one” Hotel a big tower on your left.

780 miles you will see the Fiesta Inn and a Holiday in right next to each other. Stay at one of these.

Next morning get up early leave at six if you can. You have a mountainous decent this morning. And then some bumpy roads.

794 miles toll both (55 pesos)

840 miles toll both and there is a volcano on your left. It had snow on the peak in January, early feb. Hang on and take your time for awhle. You will be going down hill for the next few hours. It is steep and you go thru tunnels. Don’t ride your brakes!!!

877 miles another toll (24 pesos) 895 toll both (85pesos) 966 toll both (177 pesos)

1031 toll both (155) 1069 toll both 17 pesos)

1076 exit right to Villahermosa Stop at the stop sign. Turn right?

1081 miles the road splits stay left to Villhermosa

1095 Inspection station, we got wavied thru.

1111 miles another toll, wow imagine that.

1166 miles you have now been in some traffic for a little while. You passed the Walmart distribution center. You cross this bridge with a sign that says welcome to Villahermosa!!! Pay attention the road splits just over this bridge. Take the left split!

The best direction thru Villahermosa is to follow the main flow of traffic. Towards the airport. I always make it.

1168 under a bridge

1170 Lake on the right

1171 over a cool bridge

I think this is were it turns into Hwy 186 to Escarsega

Sign that says 11 Km to the Airport just over the bridge

Now we left Puebula at 7:00am and we are passing the Hilton south of the Villahermosa Airport at 2:30pm. 1177 miles into Mexico.

If you stayed in Quetearo you will be later and should stay here for you second night. Go past the Hilton, it is on your left. Two miles in front of you is a RETURNO! Circle back and spend the night. On your return trip home you will also stay here.

1181 miles another toll both 20pesos

1200 miles switches from divided Hwy to two lane road for the rest of your trip. The road in actually real good except for a small area here and there. But they are working on them.

1260 miles toll both (20pesos)

1354 miles you are entering Escarsega take the split to the left. Burger King will be on your right. Just after that a couple hundred yards turn right towards Chetumal. You go right thru the middle of town. Looks rough but it is not. Nice Mayan statue in town.

Now somewhere after this is will get dark and sometimes there is a check point at the far edge of Escarsega. The next part is very easy just follow the road to mile 1448. You have past the Beacon Mayan ruins by a couple miles. You will have past the ECO Village on your left. You can stay there also. You will come to a Hotel just before the town of Xjupil. Can’t miss it. DEBLIZ HOTEL on your right. Nice little place and they are always there.

Spend the night. You might even want to check Beacon out, they are cool ruins. You are about 80 miles from Belize. Sleep in if you want.

Next morning head to Chetumal and at mile 1511 exit right to Chetumal

1515 miles is the last Mexico gas station. Fill up if you have not.
1518 miles exit right up and over a bridge. Once you reach the boarder pull over to the right you will see a small both for immagrations. They will take your tourist card. Then if you have a vehicle permit listen carefully. If you are not driving that vehicle back look to the left find the Banjercio and cancel your vehicle permit.
If you are returning with the same vehicle you can wait until you get back to the US/MX boarder to cancel it. Once you have done that travel over the bridge into BELIZE.

I hope this helps! I have done this trip six times. I have never had a problem, and it gets easier every year.

My e-mail is [email protected] and my cell phone number is 231-313-7700.

Be safe and have a great journey!
-babs & larry

TJAMES123
  12/28/2014 11:45 EST

Hi My name is Tom and my biggest worry about moving to Belize is getting my two boxer dogs 70 lbs each their.. do you think this drive will be safe. like everything in life my friends have been very negative about me driving in Mexico. Moving from central Florida

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bobbyveee
  12/28/2014 14:22 EST

HiTom. Are you moving to Belize.? Do you know all the rules ,regulations and requirements for bringing a vehicle in and the vet. procedure for animals. If not , find out .you could be in for a big surprise. Best of luck

buckiboa
  12/28/2014 14:22 EST

You will find the same differing opinions on this forum. Personally, I do not feel it is safe. My husband and I will not do it. I have not yet met one expat in person who has. They have flown their big dogs into the country. I am not one to take those chances driving through Mexico. Rather safe than sorry is my motto.

JohnPBelize
  12/28/2014 15:15 EST

Your dogs can go with you. I take my Golden Retrievers every year.

HappyMoon
  12/28/2014 15:20 EST

Over here in Cayo we have a few "snow birds" who come down from USA and Canada for the winter and they bring their dogs with them! Most seem to drive so that they have a vehicle here to use too as renting can be quite expensive and I guess may be more problematic if you want to carry your dog around too. There is a lot of information on the internet about driving to Belize and also regarding bringing animals here. One site called http://www.drivetheamericas.com/belize you may want to check out, or look up the same name on Facebook.

bobbyveee
  12/28/2014 15:34 EST

If you drive you need to buy. Ins. In MX and Belize. If your staying in Belize you will pay a hefty import duty and your car should be less than 3 yes old. I've heard if you spk good Spanish its a great help, if not you can be open to all kinds of jiggery Pokery !!!

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JohnPBelize
  12/29/2014 16:43 EST

You can get temporary import on the vehicle. But you can only stay about four months. And you must leave the country in that vehicle.

elgordo42
  1/2/2015 14:44 EST

Here is a site with a lot of info about the "cuotas" (toll roads.)

ralphp652
  1/2/2015 15:59 EST

Elgordo, I don't see the link in the forum. Pls post again

elgordo42
  1/3/2015 11:58 EST

OK, let's try this again! http://www.mexperience.com/guide/essentials/transport/mexico-toll-roads.php#Intro

josephinflorida
  9/30/2015 18:23 EST

I would like the toll road route, heard it was somewhat safe if you stopped at reliable motels before dark and traveled in the day. thanks

FredAr
  9/30/2015 23:25 EST

@babslarry, question for yas. I tried to spot the taking of the Arco Norte bypass, did I miss that in your exceptionally-written guide?

In general: Driving through Mexico boils down to a few basic things: get Mexican insurance, stick to toll roads because it is less risk and easier, turn IN your vehicle Mexican permit if not returning with said vehicle, you get a 90 day vehicle permit in Belize (see thread on that subject elsewhere on this forum), bring your pets but follow the procedures of BAHA to enter Belize with them (again a few threads on that subject recently here).

Everyone is different, while many will rather fly, ~thousands~ do drive through Mexico every year.

Safe travels either way.

FredAr
  9/30/2015 23:34 EST

Just noticed the date on babslarry's guide, it was posted back in 2014, a year and a half ago.

I have often used the Church's RV Guide to Mexico, exceptionally detailed.

FredAr
  10/3/2015 20:24 EST

And btw, the RV.Net forum has endless up-to-date information on this subject, specifically under the Mexico section.

ezeebe
  10/4/2015 08:26 EST

Great advice Fred, hope we all take it. thanks

realsharpe
  7/6/2016 17:26 EST

thrilled to find this blow by blow course through mexico .... can you tell me what is meant by "cuota" that is stated through out the article.

Deb

bobbyveee
  7/6/2016 18:15 EST

Just google and up comes TOLL.

JohnPBelize
  7/7/2016 09:34 EST

Couta is a toll road.

phantone
  7/9/2016 10:58 EST

I have traveled Mexico for forty years by car. Rule number one; Don't carry alot of cash or flash. Rule number two; drive only during daylight hours; Rule number three; avoid roads that are not main through-fares. Only problem I ever had was in Rosarita beach where I was stopped and arrested for running a non-exisistent stop sign. Was made to stand in a police station for three hours while the patrolman and his "capitan" tried unsuccessfully to extort me. See rule number one.

Jsmstones
  12/16/2016 08:42 EST

Hello I'm going to be driving to Belize in the next few days for Christmas. I have never driven through Mexico before and I'm most curious overall about the appropriate cost for tolls from the Texas border to the Belize border. I have read that it would cost about $300-$400, but that was from someone who drove a U-Haul truck and was followed by their car which was driven by another person. Please, any information you have will be very helpful, as I will need to plan for a round trip. Thank-you in advance, and Merry Christmas

jvec2653
  5/24/2017 21:31 EST

Would greatly appreciate the route and any advice. We are nervous about Mexico because of all we have heard, but I know people do it.

Also... do you know how we would find a customs broker. We would like to have everything set up so we have fewer hassles.

My direct E is [email protected]
My name is Jan

JonnyS
  6/4/2017 15:43 EST

Hey there,
My wife and I just drove back to the US 2 weeks ago. No problems whatsoever. We drove down 5/16. Also no problems. Mexicans are awesome and are just like anyother person in the world.
People say pretend you don't understand Spanish but honestly I don't think the authorities care. We speak Spanish and a lot of the athorities speak English. Stay on toll roads, preload maps on your devices, avoid local cops, federal cops are fine, military is fine, Mexican FBI is fine. You'll go through a good number of check points and see a good presence on the road. Know your Spanish numbers up to 100,000 for toll prices and change.
The "worst" part of the whole trip is going through the boarder and navigating the temporary Mexican import. Get to the boarder first thing in the morning because it'll take at least a couple hours. And yes you deposit basically $400 on your credit card and yes you do get it back no problems.
It may be helpful to know that metroPcs has service in Mexico and the calls are free. On our way down we were making calls and using the Internet.
As far as the Belize boarder. We had an agent set up and he was a no show. Then an "agent" found us. He was true to his word and aggressive in getting our stuff though customs. We imported our truck and trailer. This takes a long time as well. Get there EARLY. Also we had to leave literally everything there over night because of the line in front of us and we got there at about 10/11.
Hope this helps and don't believe the news. Scaring people about the outside world is the best way to get ratings.

CarolynDavis
  6/4/2017 17:28 EST

So great to hear. Thanks

jracer98
  6/5/2017 09:14 EST

what day was the long line at the belize border and do you get a sense that one day is , generally, any better than another?

thx

jay

jvec2653
  6/5/2017 11:56 EST

yYou said you took your truck and trailer. What kind of trailer and what was the cost to take it into the country? Who was your broker?
We are planning to relocate and are struggling to figure the estimated cost of doing so. We have been recommended to Carlos Laras as a broker and have put questions to him. I would like to compare your experience and prices with what he will eventually come up with for us.

JonnyS
  6/10/2017 22:37 EST

I believe that it was a Monday. I remember that we were disappointed that they weren't open on weekends, when we originally were trying to come through.

jracer98
  6/11/2017 09:23 EST

hmmmm...two good pieces of info there.

thanks

jay

jracer98
  6/11/2017 09:54 EST

Is the border really closed on weekends???

jay

jracer98
  6/11/2017 09:54 EST

Is the border really closed on weekends???

jay

JonnyS
  6/11/2017 11:47 EST

Hey, so we brought down a 4 cylinder truck and a 10x5 trailer. The truck taxes were 19% plus the environmental tax. The trailer was just GST I believe. My wife documented everything to the nearest dollar but all that paperwork is down there at the house. So I won't have access to that until September. But the broker cost $75 us. We had one broker lined up to meet us at the boarder but he never showed up. So one found us though another guy at the boarder. Seemed scketchy but it worked out fine. He got a lot of costs down and kept us in the loop. We were there for 2 days because we got there at 11am then the computer systems went down. The truck and trailer were both salvage titles so the receipts for them were a lot lower than blue book. Which is what you want. Also any personal items it's better if they're used or looked used for less taxes. You'll get taxed on everything you bring in. They'll go through everything you have packed. We made a master sheet and numbered the boxes so that we could show the official where exactly where items were. At that point the official gave me a sheet and had me estimate in different categories on a tax sheet what the items were worth should we sell them. This is why it's better to have used items. All in all we paid around $4500 us. Which was about $1400 more than I planned but I think I neglected to include the environmental tax along with some other tax for the truck. Remember a 6-8 cylinder tuck is taxed at 39%.

JonnyS
  6/11/2017 11:49 EST

Not the actual boarder but if you're importing items then that section is. 8-5 m-f.

Kenubelizeit
  6/11/2017 12:54 EST

The border is not closed it is open 24/7 however offices to pay custom duties and brokerage are only open from Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

jracer98
  6/11/2017 13:23 EST

I thought that's what was meant but wanted to be sure instead of sitting there on Saturday morning with my truck and boat HAHA

thanks

jay

Jennylodes
  7/6/2017 17:47 EST

I see your post is from 2014. Did you do the trip? I will be moving later this year with my golden Retriever and all I hear is negativity.

Jennylodes
  7/6/2017 17:47 EST

I see your post is from 2014. Did you do the trip? I will be moving later this year with my golden Retriever and all I hear is negativity.

katzgar
  7/7/2017 07:29 EST

expats are transitting Mexico everyday. The first thing is to get across the border first thing in the morning and get as far south as you can that first day.

JohnPBelize
  7/7/2017 09:38 EST

Jenny ignore the negative. Listen to people who have actually done the trip. The hardest part is figuring out the paper work at the boarders.

jerric
  7/7/2017 09:50 EST

You can actually do most of the paperwork online prior to arrival at the border.

Vehicle pass/Banjercito https://www.banjercito.com.mx/registroVehiculos/#

Tourist Card/FMM https://www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/en/solicitud.html

This is what I did and it went smoothly my last trip down...March this year.

Jerri

CarolynDavis
  7/7/2017 13:45 EST

Where are you coming from? I am planning to drive also with my 2 small dogs. I am looking for a buddy/companion

readytoescape
  7/7/2017 13:50 EST

Can someone tell me how to "opt out" of this discussion? I am not sure why but I keep getting an email each time someone posts something even though this is not me thread. I must have accidentally hit the wrong box. Is there any way to stop these emails?

jerric
  7/7/2017 13:54 EST

Carolyn, not sure who you are asking but I probably go back down the Oct/Nov time frame

katzgar
  7/8/2017 10:19 EST

click on unsubscribe?

JerryJr
  10/14/2017 17:06 EST

I've seen a lot of great info here. We just arrived back from Belize and have pretty much decided to retire there. I'm wondering if any of you have signed up for the Qualified Retirement Program (QRP)? The way I understand it, when you qualify, you can move your goods down duty free. Does anyone know if that includes your vehicle and possibly a travel trailer?

JerryJr
  10/14/2017 22:21 EST

I've seen a lot of great info here. We just arrived back from Belize and have pretty much decided to retire there. I'm wondering if any of you have signed up for the Qualified Retirement Program (QRP)? The way I understand it, when you qualify, you can move your goods down duty free. Does anyone know if that includes your vehicle and possibly a travel trailer?iteratoriterator

waljoa
  10/14/2017 23:03 EST

Yes it does even a boat and plane but the vehicle can only be a few years old. Contact the BTB directly for accurate info and they can send you the info to your email.

kmelder
  1/10/2019 12:29 EST

Im interested in your route using tolls roads, and any estimate of the Tolls.

JonnyS
  1/12/2019 17:19 EST

When we drove down 3 years ago it was approximately $100 US in tolls total. Any time after that driving through we took mostly non toll roads. I would suggest using the tolls though for speed and the “absence” of killer pot holes.

hrlee7804
  1/21/2019 08:51 EST

The safest way is always the toll roads. I cross at McAllen and then to Monterrey and down. Toll roads also give you safety of it being driven by police and a vehicle that will stop and give you assistance if needed. That service is included in the toll fee.

Stonemon
  4/8/2019 15:02 EST

hello hello, Stone here from Wisconsin. My wife and pooch and I are starting to plan our drive thru Mexico to Belize in January and I'm wondering if the migrant caravans from CA are having any impact?
Also will be crossing the Texas border on Jan. 2nd so will this be a problem being the day after New Years?
pls advise

terrific
  4/11/2019 18:35 EST

8 months in the future, I am not sure I can say what the traffic will be like for driving through Mexico But I am Pretty sure the second of January when you are due at the border will be a Thursday.

toddwinston
  4/11/2019 18:45 EST

tons of posts on this thread. I did not read them all. My property manager drives from Vancouver to Corozal and makes it sound like a great time. Not for me I hate driving. They have done it at least ten times with no issues.
Todd

toddwinston
  4/11/2019 18:45 EST

tons of posts on this thread. I did not read them all. My property manager drives from Vancouver to Corozal and makes it sound like a great time. Not for me I hate driving. They have done it at least ten times with no issues.
Todd

toddwinston
  4/11/2019 18:45 EST

tons of posts on this thread. I did not read them all. My property manager drives from Vancouver to Corozal and makes it sound like a great time. Not for me I hate driving. They have done it at least ten times with no issues.
Todd

toddwinston
  4/11/2019 18:45 EST

tons of posts on this thread. I did not read them all. My property manager drives from Vancouver to Corozal and makes it sound like a great time. Not for me I hate driving. They have done it at least ten times with no issues.
Todd

toddwinston
  4/11/2019 18:45 EST

tons of posts on this thread. I did not read them all. My property manager drives from Vancouver to Corozal and makes it sound like a great time. Not for me I hate driving. They have done it at least ten times with no issues.
Todd

richmcintyre53
  4/15/2019 17:53 EST

"My wife and pooch and I are starting to plan our drive thru Mexico to Belize in January and I'm wondering if the migrant caravans from CA are having any impact?"

Good question. Yes, they do-there are hundreds of thousands of them, mostly gang members, except for the women who are all duct taped up like Trump said. They survive mostly by eating the small dogs of Americans who ask idiotic questions such as you posed.

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If you've recently arrived in Belize, here are 10 tips for digital nomads living in Belize.

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