National Jeep JK Event in Mexico
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Mexico- National Jeep JK Event
Hi folks, just to let you know of an upcoming National JK event south of the border in Mexico:
REUNION JEEP JK MEXICO 2009
Dates: Nov 13 - 16, 2009 (Mexican long weekend)
Location: Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Its about 5.5 hour drive south from Laredo, Texas. Real de Catorce is a very old mining town located in scenic Catorce mountains, steeped in very rich history and tradition. Designated as one of Mexico's Magical Pueblos.
Info on Real de Catorce
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Details: This will be a JK only event. Trails rides for stock and modified JKs on Saturday and Sunday. Several social events and get-togethers, Mexican style! Mexican "jeeperos" know how to have a good time!
Accomodation: Hotel and tent camping. Due to very cool temperatures in Nov, hotel is recommended. Make your hotel accomodations as soon as possible. Space is limited. Hotel list
Is it safe?: Hell yes. Stay on the main freeway/highway on the way down and you'll be fine. If you feel uncomfortable traveling alone, travel in a group via the main highways and you'll be safe. If you want to travel in a caravan, let us know and we'll try to organize one.
Very unique opportunity to wheel south of the border. Several attendees will be english speaking.
More info:
If you can read spanish: http://www.jeeperos.com/foros/showthread.php?t=71431
If not, email us for info in english: comite@jeepjkmexico.com
Side note: The movies "The Mexican" (Brad Pitt/Julia Roberts) and "Bandidas" (Salma Hyak/ Penelope Cruz) were filmed in Real de Catorce. Matthew McConaughey, the actor, is a frequent visitor in the area.
REUNION JEEP JK MEXICO 2009
Dates: Nov 13 - 16, 2009 (Mexican long weekend)
Location: Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Its about 5.5 hour drive south from Laredo, Texas. Real de Catorce is a very old mining town located in scenic Catorce mountains, steeped in very rich history and tradition. Designated as one of Mexico's Magical Pueblos.
Info on Real de Catorce
More Info
Details: This will be a JK only event. Trails rides for stock and modified JKs on Saturday and Sunday. Several social events and get-togethers, Mexican style! Mexican "jeeperos" know how to have a good time!
Accomodation: Hotel and tent camping. Due to very cool temperatures in Nov, hotel is recommended. Make your hotel accomodations as soon as possible. Space is limited. Hotel list
Is it safe?: Hell yes. Stay on the main freeway/highway on the way down and you'll be fine. If you feel uncomfortable traveling alone, travel in a group via the main highways and you'll be safe. If you want to travel in a caravan, let us know and we'll try to organize one.
Very unique opportunity to wheel south of the border. Several attendees will be english speaking.
More info:
If you can read spanish: http://www.jeeperos.com/foros/showthread.php?t=71431
If not, email us for info in english: comite@jeepjkmexico.com
Side note: The movies "The Mexican" (Brad Pitt/Julia Roberts) and "Bandidas" (Salma Hyak/ Penelope Cruz) were filmed in Real de Catorce. Matthew McConaughey, the actor, is a frequent visitor in the area.
Last edited by VictorS; Oct 9, 2009 at 02:33 PM.
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Just to keep you updated... the Jeep JK Mexico event was a great success! JKs from all over Mexico and even one from California, USA.
3 days of great wheeling, fun times... a great learning experience for many Mexican JKers.
Here's some pictures:
To get to Real de Catorce, you have to drive through a 1.8 mile mining tunnel:
This is the mining town on the other side of the tunnel, dating from the early 1700's. At one time populated with over 15,000 people. Today, less than 500.
Numerous trails that once saw silver ore carried out by donkey cart, are now ideal 4x4 trails
Ghost towns and ruins are everywhere:
Hundreds of miles of trails in the Catorce mountain range
Vestiges of a prosperous bygone era are everywhere:
Many challenging trails for stock JKs:
Abandoned missions and churches to explore, if you can get to them:
Challenging stuff to get up to the alpine area:
Running up a gulley
3 days of great wheeling, fun times... a great learning experience for many Mexican JKers.
Here's some pictures:
To get to Real de Catorce, you have to drive through a 1.8 mile mining tunnel:
This is the mining town on the other side of the tunnel, dating from the early 1700's. At one time populated with over 15,000 people. Today, less than 500.
Numerous trails that once saw silver ore carried out by donkey cart, are now ideal 4x4 trails
Ghost towns and ruins are everywhere:
Hundreds of miles of trails in the Catorce mountain range
Vestiges of a prosperous bygone era are everywhere:
Many challenging trails for stock JKs:
Abandoned missions and churches to explore, if you can get to them:
Challenging stuff to get up to the alpine area:
Running up a gulley
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Abandoned mines are everywhere:
Just a little help so as to avoid body damage:
Ran into a little donkey traffic here and there, but nothing serious...
Amazing what a 4 door JK will do with a good driver.
Off camber anyone?
Alpine area:
Just a little help so as to avoid body damage:
Ran into a little donkey traffic here and there, but nothing serious...
Amazing what a 4 door JK will do with a good driver.
Off camber anyone?
Alpine area:
