Spain: camper van tests every 6 months · VanLife Weekly #23
Spain now requires camper vans over 10 years old to be tested twice a year. Plus: 644 overnight parks in Japan and a wave of illegal stopovers in France.
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VanSky index for Isla Mujeres, Mexico — 68 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico — VanSky 68 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #636 of 945 cities in the country (as of 12 June 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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∅ 7-day average
No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.
A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
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Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Updated: 06.06.2026
Diesel
$1.58 /l
MXN27.23 · €1.36/l
67 of 132
cheaper than 50% of countries
Petrol
$1.37 /l
MXN23.67 · €1.19/l
61 of 133
cheaper than 55% of countries
Authorities from three levels of government are coordinating to receive a caravan of nationals as part of the Paisano Program. The caravan of about 290 vehicles is scheduled to arrive in Laredo, Texas, on June 15 and cross into Mexico on June 16 at 5:00 a.m. Participants can register at the Arena in Laredo or via a digital app. Civil Protection will deploy medical units, ambulances, fire engines, and tow trucks to provide safety and assistance to travelers.
A fire at the Circo Chino de Pekín in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, destroyed a motorhome and damaged two vehicles. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the Víctor Manuel Reyna stadium, where dressing rooms and mobile units were located. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed.
In Chiapas, Mexico, a motorhome belonging to a circus caught fire in the parking lot near the Víctor Manuel Reyna stadium. Firefighters prevented an explosion by removing two 20-kg propane tanks. The fire damaged two nearby vehicles, and two people suffered smoke inhalation.
In August 2026, more than 40 motorhomes will take part in the Ruta Tarahumara tourist route, passing through Parral and ten municipalities in the state of Chihuahua. Organizers confirmed the participation of 80 families. The event aims to promote tourism in the region.
In Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico, a motorhome belonging to the Beijing Chinese Circus was completely destroyed by fire. The blaze occurred at the Víctor Manuel Reyna Stadium parking lot, with no injuries reported; two gas cylinders were removed.
In the Mexican city of Guasave (Sinaloa), a fire destroyed a motorhome and trailer on the night of June 4. The flames spread to a fuel truck, prompting the evacuation of several families. No injuries were reported; the cause is under investigation.
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