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
Transport in Mexico
Articles about Mexico’s extensive, varied, and affordable public and private transportation options
Articles about Mexico’s extensive, varied, and affordable public and private transportation options
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
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.
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
Learning to Live Well in Mexico Without Owning a Car
Some foreign residents live well in Mexico without owning a car. Whether you can depends on your lifestyle situations and your personal priorities
Passenger Trains are Making a Comeback in Mexico
After decades of decline in railway investment, Mexico is reigniting its efforts to get passengers back into railcars for long-distance travel
Journeys on Mexico City’s Metro: It Takes All Kinds
With up to five million people using Mexico City's Metro each day, it's not surprising that you come across all sorts of travelers using it
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
Driving Out of Mexico with Your Foreign-Plated Vehicle
You need to export your vehicle from Mexico before its permit expires. Learn about dealing with the Temporary Import Permit (TIP) when you leave Mexico
On Importing Pets and Other Animals to Mexico
Mexico has specific rules and procedures for the import of animals, including domestic pets, whether you are visiting Mexico or staying for a longer term
Driving Tip: Read the Signs, then Ask for Directions
Even today with many modern roads and bridges putting a first-world stamp on major cities, Mexico still has some notorious sign posting
