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[*] posted on 10-23-2024 at 02:10 PM


Well I can see how that could be a bit hair raising.

Things are going well here on this end. I've been told that leaving Mazatlan it is possible I might come across a cartel blockade but it isn't likely on my route and they'd have little interest in me if I did.

It'll be interesting to see how on edge the police and military stops are.

I hope to avoid any impromptu or hot stops, but if I do come across them I'm confident a respectful attitude will get me by.




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[*] posted on 10-23-2024 at 02:55 PM


Quote: Originally posted by WideAngleWandering  
Well I can see how that could be a bit hair raising.

Things are going well here on this end. I've been told that leaving Mazatlan it is possible I might come across a cartel blockade but it isn't likely on my route and they'd have little interest in me if I did.

It'll be interesting to see how on edge the police and military stops are.

I hope to avoid any impromptu or hot stops, but if I do come across them I'm confident a respectful attitude will get me by.


I recommend avoiding traveling in areas where govt has abdicated contol to warlords/militias/gangs




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[*] posted on 10-23-2024 at 03:18 PM


So no more Baja trips for the goat:light:
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[*] posted on 11-12-2024 at 10:29 AM


Back in Baja making my way home. I was only beheaded once after I got through Sinaloa and the kidnapping in Michoacan wasn't bad at all. The accommodations left something to be desired but the frijoles and tortillas were on point.

In all seriousness there was nothing to it. I did stick to the toll road as I didn't leave myself enough time to take the coastal road. It had been hurricane damaged only a few weeks earlier and was reported passable but slow. The toll roads were quick and secure. The checkpoints were a bit thorough (they checked tire pressure and looked for hidden compartments at one) but honest and respectful.

I asked about conditions frequently and was told "hoy es tranquilo" as I traveled. Once I got back to Mazatlan I learned about an episode that occurred while I was off enjoying Michoacan. You can read about it here: https://elpais.com/mexico/2024-10-28/la-guerra-entre-el-mayo...

What does all this mean? It's all about your travel skills and risk tolerance. I was able to estimate my risk and reevaluate daily as I went in a way that made sense for me. But things are on edge in Sinaloa and even Mazatlan is not immune. One could find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, unfortunately.

But for me at least, the risk was within my tolerance and I had a great time. The music, food, art, conversation, and fiestas were just what I needed.

The situation in Sinaloa really sucks though for the people who live there.




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