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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.
Mexico Road Reports: An Encouraging Weekend Roundup →
October 5, 2026 · Six firsthand journeys, smooth border crossings, pavement cautions and dated weekend traffic updates for drivers heading out this week.
Sonora checkpoint investigation · Driving from Canada: start with these three decisions
MEXICO THIS WEEK · SEPTEMBER 28–OCTOBER 3, 2026
Mexico This Week: News and Culture
School safety, remembrance, Pacific weather, music, dance and Maya traditions: catch up with short summaries and links to the original reporting.
LOCAL NEWS · JALTEMBA BAY
Hurricane Preparedness in Jaltemba Bay
A practical plan for families and visitors in Los Ayala, Rincón de Guayabitos and La Peñita: prepare supplies, plan where to go and follow official alerts.
September 27, 2026 · Adapted from an article by Tara A. Spears
NEW PHOTOESSAY · BILL BELL
Guadalajara’s Cabañas: The Murals That Make You Stop and Look
Stand beneath Orozco’s extraordinary murals with Bill Bell. Six photographs explore the scale, the human details and the feelings that stay with you after a visit to the Cabañas.
Read the full photoessay on Drive Mexico · Leer en español
Also through Bill’s camera: Mexico in Motion: Our Love of Folklórico.
NEW · STORIES & REELS
Latest From the Road
Navojoa, Sonora: The Night Stop on the Road South
An overnight stop on the drive south from Nogales, with restaurants and side trips to Álamos and the coast.
Álamos, Sonora: A Silver City Worth the Side Trip
Explore a historic silver-mining city, its plaza and grand old buildings through Bill Bell’s photography.
Mazatlán in 60 Seconds
Beaches, banda, seafood and historic downtown. Watch our 60-second reel through Bill Bell’s photography.
Scammon’s Lagoon: Where Gray Whales Come to Raise Their Young
Thousands of gray whales gather near Guerrero Negro every winter. The reel, the story, and how to book a boat.
Sunrise Balloons Over Teotihuacán
Sunrise over the pyramids by balloon, an easy add-on from Mexico City. What to expect and how to book it.
Flamingos, Flamingos Everywhere
Thousands of flamingos on a mangrove estuary in the Yucatán. A day trip from Mérida or Progreso.
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Plan the road ahead
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Required documents →
What drivers and vehicles should carry.
Destinations →
Ideas for cities, towns and scenic stops.
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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.
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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.