México's South Coast 2001-02

Cuota de Guías de CA$400 por dos semanas a lo largo de la costa sur del Pacífico, continuando donde Views of the Pacific se quedó. La ruta sobrevive en las páginas de la edición de 2004.

The road is generally in excellent condition. Some flat straight sections exist however it is mostly windey and hilly as the road negotiates its way through the foot hills and mountain sides. Traffic is generally light to non-existent, except of course close to larger towns and cities. The surface is generally wide and the drivers are courteous.

The winter along the Mexican Pacific sees little rain. It is generally hot and dry, often with a cooling breeze off the ocean. The occasional fall huricane can devastate villages and temporarily cripple resorts, but the season is short. Summer sees more rain, especially in the highlands, and the rivers which may completely dry out in the winter months rage once again.

Most of the Pacific coast is an abrupt meeting of the mountains and the huge expanse of a turbulent ocean. Beaches are many, surf is big, and the mountains looming. There are areas of dry shrub, while other areas are dense with tropical forests.

There is a mix of cultures along the Pacific. Occasionally almost pure Spanish blood Mexicans, sometimes town of one of the many different indigenous cultures, but generally it is the mix of blood that makes Mexico that populates the many small towns, cities and resorts along the coast. People are warm and friendly and genuinely curious about the bicycle mounted traveller.

Este tour en otras temporadas: 2000–2001 | 2003–2004 | 2004–2005