Tolls and toll roads to Alamos from Calexico

[awfulart]

I understand the tolls are more than double when pulling a trailer . I have a 3/4 Ton Pickup and I tow a Tandem axle travel trailer. I can understand a little increase in tolls but more than double?

Are there any websites showing various tolls?

Thank you in advance for any info.

Art

[sparks]

Sample toll fees

I've never driven anything but a car. There is a more complete web site out there (somewhere) but this should do.

[whip_52]

The toll rates depend on the number of axles on your rig. Pickups with "duallies" can expect to pay more than a pickup with single tires on the rear axle. There are rates for 2,3,4 and 5 axles, etc. The rates seem kind of abitrary. Since there are many different companies involved, there is no set national standard.


After much searching, I finally found the new toll site. You'll want to highlight and click the Estacion Don/Nogales section. Usually (no guarantees on being correct here) they charge double the auto rate so the trip from Hermosillo to Navajoa would be $376 Pesos for your 3/4 ton pickup with a tandem trailer, no duals. This does not include the booth near Nogales or the booth at Magdalena if you choose to go via Tucson. Add $36 Pesos for Magdalena. Highway 2 via Caborca is a decent road, but there is a toll booth for crossing the Colorado river at San Luis. I couldn't find the rate for that one or Nogales.

http://portal.sct.gob.mx/SctPortal/a...geLabel=B20039

If the link doesn't work, PM me and I'll post it again.

You can cut this by taking the free roads. For instance, you can skip "Caseta Guaymas" by going through the city. Also, you can avoid Navajoa "Caseta Fundicion" by taking the free road via Villa Jaurez. I don't recommend the Villa Jaurez route to RVers that are towing, but if you are interested, I'll give you the info.

Ken

[awfulart]

Thank you to those replying to my inquiry. I probably wont pull my trailer since I can stay in Hemosillo and Alamos for less than the excessive tolls and I wont have to carry that much cash for the tolls. I realize I must carry cash for fuel. I dont want to depend on a working ATM.

However, what is the Governments definition of a truck(camiones) Does that mean commercial truck or any truck of any size? What about SUV s? My truck(3/4 ton 2 axle no dually) is about the size of a large SUV such as a Suburban XL.

[whip_52]

My 3/4 ton 4X4 Dodge diesel pickup pays the same as a lil' rice grinder at the toll booths. It's not considered a "truck" until it has duals. You could encounter a different application of the rules at any time, so don't be surprised if a fee is suddenly different than what you expected..

I was traveling with another p/u with 5th wheel coming south out of Nogales on the new maxipista near the border in 2001. Though our rigs were similar even to the lengths, they were charged 20 pesos more than I was. Perhaps it was the make of their trailer. It left us all scratching our heads.

Getting money from an ATM is really no big deal in Mexico these days. The larger Pemex stations usually have one. They are reliable and easy to use, most have an "English" option. The worst problem with them is that they pay off in large bills, $200s and $500s. It is difficult to get change for that large a bill except at Pemex stations and large motels. Even banks can have a shortage of small change. I usually get my large bills exchanged at Pemex stations and tip the attendant 5 pesos. Beats standing in line at a bank. Count your change carefully.

The tolls aren't unreasonable on this stretch. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive.

Ken