Livin our Dream
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We are considering spending some time in Mexico this winter. We don't want to travel too far in as we are new to this. We'll probably enter around Yuma somewhere. Anyone have some good parks to recommend and how does everyone manage if you don't speak the language. Are there any precautions we should take while driving there. Any comments will certainly help out. Thanks.
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rocmoc
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Welcome! Share with us what you feel is a nice park. The Mexico parks are similar to Hotels. Take a star away to find the true rating. There are only a few most RVers would consider to be up to USA benchmark.
Also where are you going? Yuma is not a good crossing to continue South unless you plan to go to El Golfo. The parks in El Golfo are more for the offroad crowd.
Since this is your first time, you would probably enjoy Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco. Lots of info if you do a search of this site for Rocky Point and http://www.puerto-penasco.com/.
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Livin our Dream
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Thanks. We will be looking for a nice park, with all the amenities, and we don't have to cross at Yuma. My father in law was at El Golfo, but I'm sure there are many nicer parks. The DW is kinda fussy and a little chicken about heading down there.
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The Texan
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If it were me, I would start in a location like Kino Bay and get my feet wet where there are other Canadians and Americans, but it is not a Gringo town, as some others are in the winter. There are 4 or 5 nice RV Parks there and several good restaurants. Most of the locals speak enough English for you to not have any trouble and there are several places to take basic Spanish classes during the winter. It is in the free part of Sonora, so you do not have to "import" your vehicles, just get your own visa.
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rocmoc
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Texan, would you quit promoting Kino Bay. There soon will not be enough room for us to meet you there. No RV spaces, bad food, rock covered beach and the meanest people in Mexico, NOT! Truthfully, it is harder to get to than Rocky Point for the first timer.
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rlhoge
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We have been going to Rocky Point, Bahia Kino and San Carlos for several years. The RV parks there are pleasant. Some have low water pressure and/or inconsistent electric power, however, those issues are just part of our experience.
We speak a little Spanish. You can function just fine using English in most situations.
We truly enjoy visiting Mexico and hope for many more trips in the coming years. You can visit On The Road In website for more details. Some of the info on the site might need updating, but it was very helpful for us in our planning. Also, Mike and Terry Church have a good book to read regarding Camping/RVing in Mexico. Camping in Mexico
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Livin our Dream
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Sounds like Kino Bay is the play to be. 
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The Texan
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roc, after the last season without many tourist, I am trying to help the town. I really think that this winter will see even less tourist in Mexico, with the economy in the mess it is and all this bruhau about Americans buying fuel in Mexico, even though it has no effect in the interior. Kino is a great town with super people and is not a gringo town, like I perceive Rocky Point to be.
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Thanks for all your replies, I've got some reading to do now. Although I'm still working until the end of September, my job allows me to do most of my research here which is great. Maybe see you all down there sometime.
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moisheh
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Your idea of a " Nice park" might be different than mine. You will not find many RV parks in Mexico with US style amenities (pools,crafts rooms, organized activities). However most of us are not looking for an American experience or we would all go to Yuma! You will find a Mexican population that will extend a warm welcome. I often describe Kino as being like small towns NOB used to be like in the 50's. Water pressure and sometimes water supply is a problem in almost all RV parks in Mexico. You learn to live with it. Electricity can be iffy but in most parks is acceptable. The size of the RV spaces can be a problem if you have multiple slides. Many of the parks were built when a 28 foot trailer was considered huge. Regardless of my post most who come cannot wait to return. We live in Kino and if you need any specific help do not hesitate to ask on this forum or by PM. You must read the Church's book! It is the Mexican RV'rs bible.
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