pilatesbill

I am moving from Vancouver, BC to Corozal, Belize, and I plan on driving there late July, early August.
Any advise that fellow travellers can give me would be much appreciated. eg
Which border crossing should I take from US into Mexico.
Which route would you advise.
What are the dangers and pitfall I should know about.

I've done quite a bit of research, but I'd like to start this thread "fresh" to get new, hopefully better, ideas.
Thanks very much for any help and advice.
Bill

pilatesbill

Also, if anybody has any suggestions for other websites, chatrooms, or forums I should check other, that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

pilatesbill

Also, if anybody has any suggestions for other websites, chatrooms, or forums I should check other, that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

qwovadis

ambergriscaye.com/pages/town/quickdrive.html

Good info did it about a decade or so...

SanBorn Insurance my fav Mexico can be dodgy

still doable if careful...did the coast route

From Vancouver might shoot down to Vegas Nogales

pick up Panamericana to Mexico City Chetumal Belize City.

go panamaerican.com good info

classic.mapquest.com for US transit directions distnace.

Have done this twice fair amount of hassle theft bribery

Had to keep my wits about me...took an old van camper

worth a few hundred dollars everyone pretty much left me alone

peoplesguide.com belizefirst.com 2 other good info sites.

Happy Planning!

MisterB2

Here's a good forum where some travellers have given trip reports of driving through Mexico...

http://www.belizeforum.com/belize/

suze

I'm not familiar with the Belize forums, but definitely check the specific destination forums over at Trip Advisor. I know for the places I go in Mexico (PV, Cabo) there's a very knowledgeable and helpful group of regular posters. You need to phrase it as a travel question there though, they don't allow posts about relocation and permanent moves.

JeanH

I have friends who drive from Calgary to Belize every year. Most times they haven't had problems, but, they did have an unsettling experience last year, where the husband was put in a room with several police officers and asked for money...He said it was plenty scary....

pilatesbill

Thanks for the responses! I will check out the various websites.
JeanH, would it be poosible to get in touch with your friends so I can pick their brains. If they could contact me at me e-mail address, [email protected] that would be awesome!
Thanks again, and keep 'em coming

pilatesbill

Can anybody give us an update on how dangerous this trip is now, and the best way to handle traffic checks and fines (bribes).
Thanks again

pilatesbill

Wondering if there is anybody else that is planning on driving to Belize in early/mid August, and we can caravan?
Thanks

WanderingBear

Hey Bill,

Did you ever do the trip?
I want to make a similar one.
Thanks

Katzgar

"Can anybody give us an update on how dangerous this trip is now, and the best way to handle traffic checks and fines (bribes).
Thanks again"

you might read the posts above yours before you ask this question.