I plan a 4 week trip to Chiappas and Yucatan together with
my boy-friend and my bike, yeahh !. However, I read in a
book that biking in Mexico can be somewhat dangerous,
because of the traffic. I also used to camp for free on my
other trips, but I am not sure, whether this is possible in
Mexico, without being robbed.
Do you have any information for me about the traffic on the
roads in Chiappas and Yucatan ? and about the safety in the
woods ??
Thank you !!
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While most people are honest and helpful the fact is that
if one of them did decide to hold you up, it is easier to
get away with it in Mexico than in other North American
countries, so as a just in case sort of thing it wouldn't
be a good idea to camp in unknown places. If you are on a
bike you can always stop and ask permission in a private
house or farm where there are no passersby. Roads in
Chiapas and Yucatan are okay for bikers but you may find
the heat oppressive in Yucatan.
There are alot worse things than just getting things stolen.
Ever thought about that.
Imagine this; You two are sleeping in your tent, someone
comes, hits your boyfrend unconsious and rapes you!
In the Yucatan I met a guy biking by himself, and later on a
biking tour group. Both reported wonderful experiences and
wonderful biking.
I'd have more anxieties about biking in Chiapas, with all
the rebels and army running around. I think the crime
rate is higher than in the Yucatan. Great scenery though!