FAQs: Importing a Foreign-plated Vehicle to Mexico
These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive about importing foreign-plated cars and other vehicles to Mexico—updated regularly
Driving & Road Trips in Mexico
Guides and articles about driving and planning for safe and enjoyable road trips in Mexico
Guides and articles about driving and planning for safe and enjoyable road trips in Mexico
Driving in Mexico: Libre or the Autopista?
When you’re taking a road trip in Mexico, you often have a choice about which road to take: the freeway or the toll road or highway.
Using Mexico’s Toll Roads and Mexico City’s Elevated Beltway
Mexico's toll roads offer fast and efficient highway connections between major Mexican towns and cities. This article describes how to access and pay for them
FAQs: Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for Vehicles in Mexico
You need to obtain a Temporary Import Permit to drive a foreign-plated vehicle into Mexico. This article answers commonly-asked questions about a vehicle TIP
Liability Risk: Foreign Auto Insurance Limitations in Mexico
When you bring your vehicle to Mexico, be aware that no US or Canadian auto insurance provides the coverage you really need—liability to third parties
Semana Santa — Tips for Traveling During Easter in Mexico
The two busiest times of the year for travel in Mexico are during Christmas and New Year, and Holy Week—that begins on the weekend of Palm Sunday
Getting Around: A Guide to Mexican Street Speak
Spanish offers a potpourri of different terms to describe paths, streets, roads, and highways. This article provides a practical primer to help you get around
Rules for Driving Foreign-Plated Vehicles in Mexico
Discover the rules for visitors and foreign residents driving foreign-plated vehicles in Mexico—as well as for Mexicans driving foreign-plated vehicles here
Encountering Military Checkpoints in Mexico
Information and tips about dealing with military checkpoints that you may encounter when you take a road trip across Mexico
How Busy is the US-Mexico Land Border?
The US-Mexico land border is the world’s busiest land crossing. Data reveal the colossal volume —and types— of crossings traversing the land border each year
Guide to Driving and Preparing for Road Trips in Mexico
Detailed articles packed with local knowledge and insights for anyone who intends to drive in or take a road trip across Mexico
Dealing with Minor and Major Car Accidents in Mexico
While most road trips in Mexico are trouble-free, accidents do happen and this article describes what to do if you become involved in a road traffic accident
