Category: Driving to Mexico

Tips for Driving Safely, Part 3: Navigating City Streets

During the past two years in Mexico, I've learned much about the driving culture. It's much more aggressive than where I'm from in the Pacific Northwest... Read More »

Tips for Driving Safely to your Mexican Holiday Getaway, Part 2: Traversing the Countryside

I've just completed a road trip myself. I drove all the way from Saltillo, Mexico, back home to the Seattle area: 42 hours of drive time down and a whole lot of anxiety behind me. The first day of driving was on the country highways of Mexico in Coahuila. Even seasoned Mexican motorists consider the... Read More »

Tips for Driving Safely to your Mexican Holiday Getaway, Part I: Customs

I'm not a professional driver, per se. I did have a special Humvee driver's license when I was in the U.S. Army, and I drove mail trucks for the postal service in Seattle. But I've never been an expert in long-haul trucking or held a special classed state driver's license. I've never even had a... Read More »

More Expatriate Insights - The Book

George Puckett just finished his e-book Mexico-More Expatriate Insights with tons of information on living and retiring in Mexico. It sells for only $5.99.. Read More »

Mexico Vehicle Importation Permit Expiration & Returns | Mexico

Mexico laws keep foreign plated vehicles plated & registered in the country of origin. Repercussions for not following Vehicle Importation Permit rules are harsh... Read More »

Why to Keep License & Registration Current when Driving to Mexico

A vehicle driven in Mexico with expired tags is subject to legal confiscation. Fees can be up to 60% of the vehicle value plus any additional fines can apply... Read More »

Mexico Driving - City Driving and Autopistos

When driving in Mexico, street vendors try to peddle wares at stop lights and points of congestion. Get through areas quickly on the autopistos or toll roads... Read More »

Driving in Mexico: More of an Art than a Science

If you're planning a trip south of the border, driving in Mexico is a great way to get a unique experience that you won't find inside of the tourist traps... Read More »

Tips On Crossing The Border And Traveling In Mexico Care Free

Have all your border-crossing documents ready and easily accessible when you reach border patrol agents (Passport, Tourist permit, Vehicle Importation Permit)... Read More »

List of United States-Mexico Border Crossings

When driving to Mexico it is important to decide where you will cross the border. We provide locations and detailed information on US-Mexico border crossings... Read More »