Advice on Southern Mex/Guat/Hond

THE CAT · 03-14-2005, 09:55 PM

Hey anyone there!

I am leaving Denver just after 25 March for a trip to these parts.

I just found I have to cut my trip by a couple of weeks. I had planned on about 5 weeks to get around once down there. Now I will only have 3 weeks. The preliminary plan is to zip down to coast around Puerto Vallerta and then hang to the coast until down in the Oaxaca area then spend a little time in Oaxaca/Chiapas area. Wondering if trying to get into Guat/Hond woudl be spreading me too thin. Just looking for a little sage advice from those who have gone before me.

I do like to get off the beaten path, ride an 1150 Adventure and don't mind a little gnarley stuff, enjoy it actually. Since I am riding solo, will not be taking on anything TO dicey but like getting "off road". I will be visitng someone in Oaxaca for 3-5 days, so that needs to be figured in. Kind of seeming to me I just need to limit this trip to southern Mex???????? Don't want to just blast thru - and like primitve vs tourista stuff.

Any comments would be welcome and helpful.

Later,

The CAt ( Jimbo)

THE CAT · 03-14-2005, 09:57 PM

For clarification -- total trip time about 5 weeks, down - hang out - and back to Den town.

Lone Rider · 03-15-2005, 08:01 AM

You have enough time.
Just play it as you go. Set a firm 'out' date (must leave) and ride from there.

THE CAT · 03-17-2005, 11:19 PM

Hey Mr Jalepeno!

Thanks for your response. You know, when you have not done this stuff before, it is easy to be intimidated with some of this stuff! A brief comment from someone who has "been there" is more significant than one might think!

Jimbo

03-14-2005, 09:55 PM	#1
THE CAT ^OP El Gato-Lifes yet to live Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Denver, Colo. Oddometer: 148	Advice on Southern Mex/Guat/Hond Hey anyone there! I am leaving Denver just after 25 March for a trip to these parts. I just found I have to cut my trip by a couple of weeks. I had planned on about 5 weeks to get around once down there. Now I will only have 3 weeks. The preliminary plan is to zip down to coast around Puerto Vallerta and then hang to the coast until down in the Oaxaca area then spend a little time in Oaxaca/Chiapas area. Wondering if trying to get into Guat/Hond woudl be spreading me too thin. Just looking for a little sage advice from those who have gone before me. I do like to get off the beaten path, ride an 1150 Adventure and don't mind a little gnarley stuff, enjoy it actually. Since I am riding solo, will not be taking on anything TO dicey but like getting "off road". I will be visitng someone in Oaxaca for 3-5 days, so that needs to be figured in. Kind of seeming to me I just need to limit this trip to southern Mex???????? Don't want to just blast thru - and like primitve vs tourista stuff. Any comments would be welcome and helpful. Later, The CAt ( Jimbo)

03-17-2005, 11:19 PM	#4
THE CAT ^OP El Gato-Lifes yet to live Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Denver, Colo. Oddometer: 148	Jalepenos Hey Mr Jalepeno! Thanks for your response. You know, when you have not done this stuff before, it is easy to be intimidated with some of this stuff! A brief comment from someone who has "been there" is more significant than one might think! Jimbo

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03-14-2005, 09:57 PM	#2
THE CAT ^OP El Gato-Lifes yet to live Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Denver, Colo. Oddometer: 148	For clarification -- total trip time about 5 weeks, down - hang out - and back to Den town.

03-15-2005, 08:01 AM	#3
Lone Rider Registered User Joined: Jan 2002 Location: out and about Oddometer: 25,005	You have enough time. Just play it as you go. Set a firm 'out' date (must leave) and ride from there.