With mixed emotions, we checked out of Mexico and headed south for new adventures in Central America. Mexico is a wonderful country - the people are welcoming, the culture fascinating, the sailing community supportive and the weather doesn’t get much better. However, we are ready to explore new territory and Central America promises a full plate of new experiences. Our check out from Mexico from Puerto Chiapas was far easier than anticipated. We had heard that the officials were cranky and that it was not a pleasant place so we were happily surprised by the courteous, friendly and almost efficient officials. The process in Puerto Chiapas involves one step more than other Mexican ports and that is the visit by the Mexican Navy upon arrival and departure. There is a fair amount of drug trafficking in this part of Mexico which the Mexicans are trying to get some semblance of control over. Good luck. As long as the US provides a ready market, the drugs will keep flowing. The Navy arrived for their first vessel check around 12:45PM and was back for the second check about 20 minutes before sunset. In between, we visited the port captain, customs, and immigration by truck, taxis (two) and successful hitchhiking, seeing some of the local environs in the process. We lifted anchor and headed out the breakwater just as the sun was setting for the 250 mile trip to Bahia del Sol.