Guatemala to Mexico cross to Echeverria

[Foflappy]

I'll be in the Yucatan in April and May of this year. I'm trying to find some information about crossing from Guatemala into mexico along the Rio Usumacinta.

I had heard that you can cross via boat at Frontera Echeverria but I'm having a hard time finding details about this crossing and others that may lie along the river.

Any information about crossing this border along the Rio Usumacinta would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[guaterider]

None of the border(river)crossings along the Usumacinta has a Banejercito(that's where you get you TVIP) on the mexican side or an Aduana at the guatemalan side . The closest fully equipped border to the Usumacinat is at El Ceibo.

[AndyT]

Other people have posted that they took care of Guatemalan vehicle formalities in Flores, after crossing from Mexico, but I have no personal experience.

[guaterider]

It can not be done in Flores , you can go all the way to Melchor de Mencos(border with Belize) and have it done there . Keep in mind , that means covering quiet some distance inside Guatemala without any papers for your bike....

[Foflappy]

Thanks for the quick responses! If I were to travel through Mexico with my TVIP , cross into Belize keeping my TVIP and then crossing into Guatemala at the Belize border. Could I not enter Mexico with the same TVIP at a crossing with no place to get a new TVIP.

I'm not opposed to seeing more of Guatemala but I was only trying to find a way to make a loop of the Yucatan in the short time I have to travel this year.

[AndyT]

Yes, the Mexican TVIP is multiple entry. In your scenario, you would not be able to cancel your Guatemalan TVIP on the way out, which may or may not be a problem if you ever go back to Guatemala.

My favorite Maya ruin is Tikal, and is right on this route and well worth a visit, if you haven't been there.