coho - 5-21-2009 at 06:30 PM
On the outskirts of most Mexican cities you will encounter the motels de paso. They are mostly new and large and very upscale in appearance. They are
also obvious when you note the private aspect of the entry. You can't see beyond the entry. They are all heavily secured and walled. Upon inquiry to
the rates at the driveup office, you notice a 4 hour rate, a 12 hour rate etc. When you check in, you drive into a garage that either has a curtain or
a garage door. All transactions in cash. The rooms are oversized and feature beautiful furnishings...sometimes large mirrors, but always very,very
clean and upscale. Guess what...they are an integral part of Mexican culture. A place to take the mistress. For travelers, I have found them to be the
best value around. No need to worry about your vehicle. Oh and by the way....free condoms and porno channels. We have now been converted to using
these motels as we travel. La Paz, Mainland, anywhere in Mexico...simply the best value out there. Just make sure to negotiate the rate for your time
requirement. In Oaxaca, we checked in at 5pm and sure enough they called at 5 AM and told us it was time to leave. Nomads, your experiences and feed
back please.
woody with a view - 5-21-2009 at 06:36 PM
sounds right.... we'll provide our own 10mil mattress covers and just bring our sleeping bags to pull over during the night......
rts551 - 5-21-2009 at 07:02 PM
Almost identical post a couple of years ago.
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=36352#pid3825...
[Edited on 5-22-2009 by rts551]
arrowhead - 5-21-2009 at 07:34 PM
In English, "Motel de Paso" translates as "No Tell Motel".
Bajahowodd - 5-21-2009 at 11:10 PM
Deja vu here.