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California couple travels Mexico in motorhome for three months

15.08.2026 11:04 1 min 1 source РУС
OEM SPA
California couple travels Mexico in motorhome for three months
Original source: OEM

A couple from California, traveling in a motorhome, has been in Mexico for three months and is currently in Parral. The caravan members highlight the country's safety and plan to venture into the Chihuahuan mountains.

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California couple travels Mexico in motorhome for three months

15.08.2026 OEM SPA Original source

MX Mexico — fuel prices

Updated: 15.08.2026

Magna

$1.40 /l

MXN23.78 · €1.21/l

68 of 143

cheaper than 53% of countries

Premium

$1.68 /l

MXN28.56 · €1.45/l

54 of 95

pricier than 56% of countries

Diésel

$1.59 /l

MXN27.01 · €1.37/l

80 of 143

pricier than 55% of countries

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State of Mexico +23°·35 km/h
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Mexico City +23°·34 km/h
95
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