Drive Mexico Magazine

Historic street and church in Pátzcuaro, Mexico

Independent Mexico road-travel guidance

Drive Mexico with confidence

Plan your journey with practical border information, driving routes, destination guides and firsthand advice from Bill and Dot Bell—travelers who have spent more than four decades exploring Mexico by road.

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Mexico Road News

Catch up on changing road conditions, border developments, travel news and stories from across Mexico in the new weekly newsroom.

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Plan the road ahead

Find the information you need before you leave home and while you are on the road.

Border crossings →

Crossing locations and practical arrival guidance.

Driving routes →

Road-trip routes, maps and travel notes.

Required documents →

What drivers and vehicles should carry.

Destinations →

Ideas for cities, towns and scenic stops.

Archeological sites →

Explore Mexico’s extraordinary ancient places.

Travel articles →

Stories, tips and experience from the road.

Before you cross

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Real road experience

Four decades in Mexico

Bill and Dot Bell began traveling Mexico by road in the 1980s. Drive Mexico Magazine shares what they have learned so other travelers can prepare well, travel respectfully and enjoy the journey.

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A better Mexico road trip begins with good preparation

Conditions, rules and border procedures can change. Check official requirements before departure, allow time for the unexpected and use our guides as a practical starting point for planning your route.