ksanders
Moderator Emeritus
Kevin (and other Mexico cruisers) : what's your plan for land transportation? Bikes? E-scooter/bike? Taxi? Walk? Rental car? I find an old beater bike is very helpful, but still there are obvious limits.
For some reason, rental cars in Ensenada are 2x-3x to same in Q. Roo (Playa del Carmen), though that was pre-pandemic.
Just curious how you'll crack this nut.
Peter
Being here has made me think this transportation issue through a bit.
Walking for the shorter errands. Walking is good for you. I can even after a week feel the muscle change taking place due to walking further distances than to my truck every day. That is part of the point, to exercise in the fresh air more, get in better shape, loose some weight.
For hauling stuff like a load of groceries a cart is easy peasy. I'll be getting a two wheeled good quality grocery cart.
For further distances a bike is needed. Something comfortable with a decent seat and a fairly upright stance. Something with medium wide tires, and some really low gears. A decent sized basket either behind the seat or off the handlebars will make hauling stuff easy.
I have been a cheapskate regarding bikes. With the specific requirements I'm looking for something a bit higher up the scale will be in order. The trick will be to keep it washed off with fresh water, and keep it oiled up to prevent rust to the running gears.
For further distances a taxi. For days where it makes sense rent a car.
This transportation challenge does not just go for La Paz, this goes for cruising in general. When I leave Seward Alaska my truck will be parked at my sons house for safe keeping.