New Bridge (Tallest record) in Mexico

[Arawan]

I don't know if you've heard, but there is a new bridge in Mexico called the Baluarte Bridge.
It is between Mazatlan and Durango at the place called "Espinazo del Diablo".
Clearance 403m
One of the pilars is 169m
It looks really nice. If any of you guys go there please take me with you :p


Baluarte Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baluarte_Bridge)
Calderón 'cierra' el claro central del Puente Baluarte - construccion - obrasweb.com (http://www.obrasweb.mx/construccion/2012/01/05/calderon-cierra-el-claro-central-del-puente-baluarte)
Bridging the great divide: World's tallest suspension bridge unveiled in Mexico (but drivers better not be afraid of heights) | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2083427/Bridging-great-divide-Worlds-tallest-suspension-bridge-unveiled-Mexico-drivers-better-afraid-heights.html)

[speedphreak]

I don't know if you've heard, but there is a new bridge in Mexico called the Baluarte Bridge.
It is between Mazatlan and Durango at the place called "Espinazo del Diablo".
Clearance 403m
One of the pilars is 169m
It looks really nice. If any of you guys go there please take me with you :p


Baluarte Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baluarte_Bridge)
Calderón 'cierra' el claro central del Puente Baluarte - construccion - obrasweb.com (http://www.obrasweb.mx/construccion/2012/01/05/calderon-cierra-el-claro-central-del-puente-baluarte)
Bridging the great divide: World's tallest suspension bridge unveiled in Mexico (but drivers better not be afraid of heights) | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2083427/Bridging-great-divide-Worlds-tallest-suspension-bridge-unveiled-Mexico-drivers-better-afraid-heights.html)


Hmmmmm.... It might shape up to where I would have some work assignments in Mexico this year.

[BASE1127]

Go to the Wiki page for this thing and look at the cross section view of the canyon. If that is to scale, the bottom 200m of the canyon is probably 40m wide or less. Probably wouldn't want to open up in there. Does anybody know if there's a useable LZ at the bottom?

[airdog07]

Is Mazatlan, Mexico Safe For Tourists?
by James Rada, Jr., Demand Media

Mexico has seen a rise in violence related to gangs and drug dealing, and while resort areas like Mazatlan don’t experience the high level of crime and violence of other areas of the country, the resort towns have seen increases. Most of the victims of this crime are Mexican, but tourists also have been involved. If you are going to visit the “Pearl of the Pacific,” be sure to take precautions so that your vacation remains enjoyable.
General Conditions

Violent crime started to noticeably increase in Mexico in 2006, according to the US State Department, and Mexico has deployed military troops throughout the country to combat the problem. Confrontations between drug gangs and the military have involved automatic weapons and grenades. The State Department says 22,700 people have been killed in narcotics-related violence between 2006 and 2010. While most were drug traffickers, some have been innocent bystanders.
Border Areas

Much of the violence in Mexico is focused on the border areas. The State Department says that US citizens traveling into Mexico by car to drive to Mazatlan should exercise caution. Specifically, the State Department advises that US citizens avoid traveling through Ciudad Juarez, the Guadalupe Bravo area southeast of Ciudad Juarez and the northwest corner of the state of Chihuahua. Citizens entering Mexico through Columbus, New Mexico, or Fort Hancock, Texas, are most likely to travel through these areas. Not only have US citizens been injured or killed by violence, some have been kidnapped and most of their cases remain unsolved.
Mazatlan

One of the most powerful drug gangs is based in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, where Mazatlan is located, and Sinaloa's capital city, Culiacan, has the second-highest murder rate in the country. For Mazatlan, the State Department specifically noted in its May 6, 2010, travel advisory: “Furthermore, the city of Mazatlan has experienced a recent increase in violent crime, with more murders in the first quarter of 2010 than in all of 2009. U.S. citizens should defer unnecessary travel to Culiacan and exercise extreme caution when visiting the rest of the state.”
Safety Recommendations

The State Department recommends that tourists visiting anywhere in Mexico should travel on main roads during daylight hours, in particular toll roads, which are more secure. Once in Mazatlan, stay in the tourist areas. Leave an itinerary with friends and avoid traveling alone. Also make sure that you have a cell phone that works in the city. Don’t display expensive jewelry or large amounts of money that could attract the attention of criminals. Store your valuables, including your passport, in the hotel safe. Don’t travel alone. This one thing can help prevent much of the crime that could happen to a tourist in Mazatlan.
Food and Water

While Mazatlan has a modern water treatment plant, the distribution system is older, and even residents of the city drink bottled water, so tourists should, too. Restaurants use purified water and ice made from purified water. Food in Mazatlan restaurants is safe, but be careful about buying from street vendors. The same hands that handle money should not be handling food unless covered. Squeeze lime juice on your tacos if you are worried. It is a natural anti-bacterial, according to MazatlanSource.com. You also might want to ask for your foods to be non-spicy, since Mexican spices can be intense for American stomachs.
Diseases

Before traveling to Mazatlan, make sure you have all of the appropriate vaccinations recommended for travel to Mexico by the Centers for Disease Control. Visit your doctor for the vaccinations four to six weeks before the trip to give them time to take effect. Routine vaccinations include influenza, chickenpox (or varicella), polio, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) and diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT). You also should be vaccinated for hepatitis A and B, typhoid and rabies.
Expert Insight

Before traveling to Mazatlan, visit the US State Department’s website and look for any travel advisories concerning Mexico. This is the most up-to-date way to stay abreast of increases in violence that might cause you rethink your travel plans. If you run into problems while in Mazatlan, go to the Mazatlan Consular Agency at Playa Gaviotas #202, Zona Dorada, or call 011 52 669-916-5889.

Good luck....

Is Mazatlan, Mexico Safe For Tourists? | Travel Tips - USAToday.com (http://traveltips.usatoday.com/mazatlan-mexico-safe-tourists-16143.html)

How Safe Is Mazatlan Mexico for Travelers? | BidOnTravel Travel Blog (http://www.bidontravel.com/blog/travel/mazatlan-safety/)