This is my experience of buying a car in Mexico; retrieving it from another state; and registering it in Jalisco. I did a lot of research, I had some challenges, and in the end, I scored a killer deal on a legendary four-wheel-drive vehicle. Table of Contents Temporary Vehicle Import Permits (TIP) Cars In Mexico … Read more
I recently drove from Guadalajara to San Diego, took the Baja Ferry, did some four-wheeling, visited some beaches, and ate some spectacular seafood. It was the last Baja road trip in a truck that has been a good friend. The time has come to sell my old pickup truck. I’ve had the truck in Mexico … Read more
**Sold 2020 Unfortunately, I need to part ways with my much loved 1985 Toyota pickup. I hope this truck finds a home with an outdoor enthusiast who will take her trail riding in Baja. The classic 1985 Toyota pickup 4×4 is iconic for good reason. The Japanese made 22-re fuel-injected motor is simple and nearly … Read more
There is a Latin American saying that is particularly popular in Mexico around vacation time, “En el mar la vida es más sabrosa” or life tastes better in the sea (or at the beach). When people in Guadalajara use the saying they are probably talking about Puerto Vallarta. Guadalajara is the capital of the State … Read more
Guadalajara is fortunate to have a great climate and excellent quality of life but the beach is a couple of hours away. Tapatios (people from Guadalajara) have a number of options when it comes to selecting their beach of choice but if you surf then Sayulita is usually near the top of the list. The … Read more
Observations on driving in Mexico’s Behemoth of a Capital City I have been a regular visitor to Mexico City for the past 15 years and taken just about all forms of transportation. In the last few years I have started driving more. Driving in Mexico City is intense but I grew up in San Diego … Read more
There are a lot of cool things to do in Tequila, Jalisco when touring the Valles Region. First off, I want you to think about Tequila as a region and not just one pueblo. The Tequila Volcano has shaped a lot of culture in this part of the world and you should visit several of … Read more
How do you decide where to stop and eat on a road trip? On a recent surf trip I was blown away by the pata de mula clams that we found at a roadside restaurant. I know that the ingredients in Mexico are amazing but I am still working my way through the shellfish selection. … Read more
Winter is over and it is hotter than sin in Guadalajara. That means that everybody wants to go to the beach! Now that our son is 6 months old we wanted to stay at a nice resort where we could introduce him to the pool but I could still surf out front without having to … Read more
As we are driving back to Guadalajara Yara tells me that she had an amazing trip but if I had told her in advance that we would be taking the free road through Mascota she never would have agreed. The old highway that goes from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta, by way of Mascota and San … Read more
