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Catch up on changing road conditions, border developments, travel news and stories from across Mexico in the new weekly newsroom.
NEW PHOTO ESSAY · BILL BELL
Beyond the Pyramid: What to Notice at Mexico’s Ancient Sites
When an ancient site is part of your road trip, leave time to explore beyond its most famous monument. In “Beyond the Pyramid,” Bill Bell shares photographs and discoveries from more than 35 years of visiting Mexico’s ancient sites with his wife Dorothy.
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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.
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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.
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.