Mexico Tours

JB’s El Mexico Dirt Track Fan Tour

Ride roads you’ve never ridden

Drink Tequilas you have never drank

11 Nights/12 Days - Road Tour, starts and ends in McAllen, Texas

Plan for the 2007 tour

The ride itself is dramatic with incredible mountain roads, lush tropics, tall pines, awesome desert valleys and the inviting colors of the Gulf of Mexico. Each day presents a new look and scenic reward. This is a road-touring event, the route is paved and any motorcycle you choose should easily serve your needs. You can ride your bike or rentals are available.

Departing McAllen we head toward the area know as the Colonial region which has always been a favorite, introducing riders to Mexico's history, beginning with the arrival of conquistadors from Spain in 1519 and lasting until the War of Independence in 1821. European colonists brought much of their tradition, creating a life-style in the image of their homeland. Everywhere are reminders of the Old World. Cathedrals, convents and monasteries, fashioned in styles of Baroque and Gothic, reveal the influence of religion. Even the food and music are elements unique to the region.

Along the trail of the conquistadors, Mexico's earliest cultures are also present. Before the blue eyed conquerors, there were and still remain, the native indigenous peoples. At a time when Mexico is progressing with modernization, it still remains richly entrenched in its past with traditions and folklore that can be traced through the centuries

For centuries this Gulf of Mexico port has witnessed the arrival of invaders, the vanquishing of tyrants, the ravages of pirates and even a military expedition by US Marines. Yet it survives a romantic and intriguing port, rich in history, a crossroads of the Americas. Veracruz has an energy and character that is more than just Mexican...it is uniquely Veracruzano!

Today's visitor can feel the energy. The Plaza de Armas is a world-class arena for people-watching, where the marimba is the native instrument and musicians never seem to sleep. Rich black coffee, complemented with hot milk, if you please, is served ceremoniously in the open air Paroquia, where tapping the tall glass noisily with your spoon brings an immediate refill...if you can handle it. The seafood here is legendary and a good Cuban cigar is an easy find. And Plaza is full of the spirit of the ultimate Mexican fiesta.

Although the city of the True Cross is a great destination, this tour delivers much more! You'll see one of Mesoamerica's most impressive archaeological sights...Teotihuacan, the magnificent pyramid city...where you can climb the Pyramid of the Sun, one of the largest pyramids in the world. The ruins of El Tajin near Poza Rica are small in comparison, but the high flying performance of native Indians known as Voladores are sure to give a thrill. The ride along the Pan American Highway through the high mountains of the Sierra Madre Orientales offers some of the best motorcycling anywhere. Old world elegance, native Indian color; roads you have never ridden and tequilas you have never drank. This is the real Mexico.

Join the Partaay! Vamanos muchachos!

Highlights

· Fun with JB

· Mexico's most famous port city, vibrant Veracruz. Think PARTAAY er a I mean FESTIVAAL

· Cholula, where your hotel is situated in front of the great pyramid of Tepanampa with a church built in 1666 situated on top.

· Teotihuacan, the magnificent pyramid city...where you can climb the Pyramid of the Sun, one of the largest pyramids in the world and the King Kong ruins of Mexico

· The twisting mountain roads of the old Pan American Highway are a delight for the sporting rider and a scenic treat for the cruiser.

· At the archaeological sight of El Tajin the flying Voladores, native Totonac Indians perform their death defying dance atop a 30 meter high pole, falling backward from their perch and gradually descending with ropes tied to their ankles, going around and around the pole until finally reaching the ground. A remarkable ancient tradition.

· Accommodations are exceptional on this tour featuring everything from four-star resorts to the special character of 18th century haciendas.

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Tour Includes

· Fun with JB

· Uno Free Tequila shot

· 11 nights lodging

· No less than 18 delicious meals

· Guided tour of the Fortress Ulua in Veracruz

· Entrance fees to the archaeological sights of Papantla and Teotihuacan

· Maps, road log and tour preparation literature

· Assistance with travel and vehicle permits

· Luggage van with seating for a few hung over muchachos and their bikes

Itinerary - 12 Days
McAllen, Texas
Ciudad Victoria
Poza Rica
Jalapa
Veracruz
Veracruz
Cholula
Teotihuacan
Zimapan
Cd. Valles
Hacienda Santa Engracia
Exit McAllen, Texas Mileage (approx) Total miles: 1,880

Longest day: 320, Shortest day: 165

Motorcycle Rentals Available

BMW 650 or Aprilia Pegaso 650 with bags.
BMW R1150 GS or Aprila ETV 1000 Caponord 1000 with Givi hard luggage

Harley Davidsons available for rent through Eagle Rider of San Antonio. www.eagleriderofsanantonio.com

This tour is being run in conjunction with Pancho Villa Moto Tours now know as Moto Discovery

Space is limited to 20 tourers.

For More Info email JB at jbnrris@aol.com