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Old 22 Apr 2007
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insurance in mexico

i wanted to get some information on motorcycle insurance in mexico.
i traveled from florida to mexico by car a couple of years ago and i had to purchase auto insurance at the border.is it the same for a motorcycle?will i also have to purchase insurance in other south american countries?
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mexico ins.

Insurance in Mexico is not required,but HIGHLY recommended.I always purchase when close to the border. I can't comment on other countries. Good luck.
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It's easy to buy online. Baja Bound Mexican Auto Insurance - Travel Safe in Mexico! is one source.
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thanks for posting info on insurance in mexico.i look forward to doing it by bike this time...take care.
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mexico ins

Thanks much,Lone Rider. Your info worked even after all these years. 2007-2012 It has come in very handy as I was quoted $762us(6 mos) this morning and after some stalling they came down to $152 (2 mos) Manuna.... HU to the rescue! $91 for 6 mos! ratbikemike
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I would check about NOT having insurance. I lived there for a few years, and if you don't have insurance, they will just put it on a flatbed and take it to impound. Unless the rules are changed, get it.
Also you MUST have a permit for the bike, I found out the hard way, had to travel 400 miles back to the border to get one, and I was lucky to get a good Federal Cop.
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I didn't get insurance in Guatemala but had to get it in Belize. We were stopped coming out of the border town in Belize to check the insurance papers.
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