Mexico’s Killing Fields
Driving from Laredo, TX to Cuernavaca, MX….where would you stop for the night?
What areas/towns are safe and appropriate for us to stop in. I know Monterrey has a lot of hotels, but we would like to get further than that on the first day, if possible.
Any recommendations?
I would stop in San Luis Potosi, which is just about at the halfway point.
SLP is large enough to have lots of hotels, restaurants, and interesting sites to keep you busy, but it’s small enough to be non-intimidating and easy to navigate.
There are some outstanding restaurants along V.Carranza — places with colonial atmosphere, top-notch service, affordable and best of all…DELICIOUS!
There’s some great colonial era churches downtown, and if you’re into modern art, I *highly* recommend the Museo Federico Silva — it’s a beauty!
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November 30th, 2009
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You are right, Monterrey is only a few hours away. Personally , I would do it in one shot . It is 1212 km (753 miles).
There are some good secure roadside motels in the city of San Luis Pototsi and that would leave you 733 kms(455miles) from Cuernavaca.
Most of the roads are good and there are toll roads. Carry lots of Pesos for them and the gas stations. You will need $2000.00 mxn pesos for the toll booths and one full tank of gas and the motel to reach your destination. A motel or hotel will, of course take a credit card. A holiday inn there is $86usd
I am Canadian LPR and have weird driving habits…..99% of drivers scream Oh Sh&&**^%% before skidding off the road in a snow storm. I say, Hold my beer and watch this!!
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http://bingmaps.com
this is a route i have traveled many times. Leave Laredo around 5 am. If you do not do any unnecessary stops, just gas and maybe a sandwich, By around 5 PM you will be in San Luis Potosi, there are excellent hotels there. If you are traveling on the cheap, you can sleep in your car at the San Luis Potosi libramiento Toll Plaza, There is a police station there, so the chances of any problems is remote, and the convenience shop is open 24h. If you want to go a bit further, keep going, and by around 8 pm, you will be in the center of Queretaro. you can stay at any of the fine hotels there. in the morning, its only a couple of hours ot Cuernavaca, you will be there by lunch time.
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Hope this link works:
http://aplicaciones4.sct.gob.mx/sibuac_internet/ControllerUI;jsessionid=KJXVLJNJM1Kc2GZ1HJjR2yYM2X1prZ2SpsR16bbFb8WxlfQGLc1q!-1078261678!225933737?action=cmdEscogeRuta&eligeIdioma=si
That is for the official roads web page, and you’ll see a map and the time and cost of your trip, if it does not work try searching "point to point routes"
State: Tamaulipas
City: Nuevo Laredo
State: Morelos
City: Cuernavaca
Stay on Cuota or Autopista roads, that means toll roads. According to that page is a 12 hours ride and $680 pesos around US$50 for tolls. You already have good advice as to what cities to stop at, I’d only add do not use motels, motels in Mexico are places to be used for hours not an entire night I hope I’m making myself clear, I would never stay at a motel, avoid the city outskirts unless you see a chain hotel such as holiday inn, cityexpress, fiesta inn, etc.
Here´s a link for a clean and new hotel that offers a room and coffee and donuts for breakfast for about US$50.00
https://www.cityexpress.com.mx/Default.aspx
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I would stop in San Luis Potosi, which is just about at the halfway point.
SLP is large enough to have lots of hotels, restaurants, and interesting sites to keep you busy, but it’s small enough to be non-intimidating and easy to navigate.
There are some outstanding restaurants along V.Carranza — places with colonial atmosphere, top-notch service, affordable and best of all…DELICIOUS!
There’s some great colonial era churches downtown, and if you’re into modern art, I *highly* recommend the Museo Federico Silva — it’s a beauty!
References :
* San Luis Potosi: http://www.epinions.com/review/San_Luis_Potosi/content_121667489412