Safe to RV Mexico? AAA Says Yes

The automobile club, AAA of Arizona says that reports of Mexico being an unsafe travel destination for RVers may be highly exaggerated. As reported in dcourier.com, a AAA spokesman reports that reports of violence on American tourists are sparse, and generally not where Americans commonly travel.

Focusing on one area where the Norte Americano dollar goes a long way, AAA says Rocky Point (just below Lukeville, Arizona) is a great destination, with some bargains to be found in RV resorts. As quoted by dcourier, Linda Gorman, a AAA tourism specialist says, "Rocky Point is pretty Americanized. A lot of the people speak English, and there are some chain businesses popping up down there. But the bottom line is, it's still a foreign country so don't be lulled by a sense of security."

First, she said, check your car. Make sure it's in good running order, and that you carry a car care kit. "You don't want to break down in Mexico," she said.

A regular visitor to the area, Mike Johnsen told the dcourier that one of the biggest improvements is to Highway 85 that runs from the border 60 miles to Rocky Point.

"In the early days, it was all you could do not to fall off the edge of the road. Today, it's nicely paved, with wide shoulders and reflectors, and it's striped well," he said.

Nevertheless, don't forget to insure your rig with insurance provided by a recognized Mexican insurance carrier--American policies don't count south of the border. Sticking to the main traveled highways is recognized as an important safety consideration.

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