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[edit] Camping
[edit] Baja California
[edit] Northern Mexico
Potrero Chico
If you're into rockclimbing, there's plenty of great camping around Potrero Chico. We stayed at Posada El Potrero Chico for about $5/person/night. It has nice grassy camp sites and security 24-7 so you can comfortably leave your car while you're scaling the limestone slabs. The bathrooms aren't beautiful but they're clean and have hot water. Just follow the signs for Potrero Chico once you get into town, and it's one of the last campgrounds before entering the rock climbing area.
Real de Catorce
At the far end of Real Catorce down a somewhat steep hill is the quiet sanctuary of Hostal Alcazaba. They have a nice grassy area with surrounding gardens for camping and a great shared bathroom (with heated floors!). About $10/night. It's just across from the old cemetary and capilla at the end of Libertad.
Zacatecas
This is a beautiful old colonial city, but the only camping option we found was about 5 km out of town. Parking is fairly limited as well. There are two public lots in the centro historico but neither is open 24-7.
[edit] Central Mexico
[edit] Pacific Coast
Sayulita
Sayulita Trailer Park and Bungalows has beautifully landscaped RV spots that can be used for camping if they are available. In the high season (November to May) you will need to contact them ahead of time to make a reservation, but the friendly German owner, Senor Teese, keeps the place in great shape. Costs range from $10 to $20 per night for camping, depending on the season. Before you enter the main touristy part of town, take a right and cross the river. It's on the beach.
San Juan de Alima
[edit] Gulf Coast
[edit] Oaxaca, Tabasco, and Chiapas
Palenque
Mayabell has lots of space for camping, a spring fed pool, and a reasonable restaurant. It's right next to the park entrance, so it's easy to walk in and beat the tour buses. $5/person/night plus additional $2/vehicle.
Frontera Corozal - Yaxchilan
To see the ruins of Yaxchilan, the closest town is Frontera Corozal. From there you can take a boat down the river to the ruins. Escudo Jaguar has reasonable campsites mixed in with the dorms and cabanas, but the compound isn't gated. It's about $6/person/night. It's right next to the boat launch area.
Lagunas de Montebello
[edit] Yucatan Peninsula
[edit] Hotels with secure parking
[edit] Baja California
[edit] Northern Mexico
[edit] Central Mexico
Taxco
If you feel brave, try driving your car through the narrow, tortuous streets of Taxco. There are a couple of parking lots on Mex 95/Av de los Plateros as it winds through Taxco. It may be worth leaving your car there while you investigate hotels on foot, as there are treacherous hills and unmarked one-way roads. Many of the hotels have deals with some of the parking lots, so ask if you can get a discount on the parking. Hotel Emilia Castillo is a lovely place for about $40/night, and you can park at the nearby lot for half price ($5/day with discount). 011 52 762 622 13 96, Juan Ruiz De Alarcon #7.
Puebla
[edit] Pacific Coast
Mazatlan
[edit] Gulf Coast
Puerto Vallarta
Vallarta Sun Hotel is a little pricey at $70/night, but has great clean rooms, a nice pool, and you can't beat the location. They have a couple of secure spots in their garage below the hotel which where you can park your car if there's room. 169 rodrÃguez, Playa de los muertos,
Puerto Escondido
Beach Hotel Ines has a range of simple rooms to deluxe suites from $20 to $100, and lots of secure parking within the hotel's grounds. It's right on Playa Zicatela. The pool and location make it hard to beat.
[edit] Oaxaca, Tabasco, and Chiapas
Oaxaca
San Cristobal de Las Casas
[edit] Yucatan Peninsula
