Driving in Mexico and the whole way to Costa Rica is safe. The Mexico roads are the best, but everywhere else just rougher, steeper, twister and slower driving. Just make sure you have good tires and ideally a full size spare tire, a tire repair kit and compressor.
In our experience (after spending several months traveling in Mexico) it is very safe. Cartel road blocks are more a thing of the past and their business is not with tourists. There are military check points but they are nothing to worry about. Just routine check stops. It is possible to encounter police looking for a bribe (but no common). Obey the rules of the road and don't give police a reason to pull you over. If you are asked to pay a "fine" insist on doing so at the nearest police station.
Mexico was Amazing! It is so much more than just great beaches.
Great information. We are planning a trip down to Costa Rica soon, my family is worried about the drive through Mexico so I’ll be sending them this!
Driving in Mexico and the whole way to Costa Rica is safe. The Mexico roads are the best, but everywhere else just rougher, steeper, twister and slower driving. Just make sure you have good tires and ideally a full size spare tire, a tire repair kit and compressor.
Im about to try it next month, thank you for this
Have the best time! Enjoy Mexico!
I was hoping youd cover actual safety lol, like what about the cartel roadblocks and bribes etc?
In our experience (after spending several months traveling in Mexico) it is very safe. Cartel road blocks are more a thing of the past and their business is not with tourists. There are military check points but they are nothing to worry about. Just routine check stops. It is possible to encounter police looking for a bribe (but no common). Obey the rules of the road and don't give police a reason to pull you over. If you are asked to pay a "fine" insist on doing so at the nearest police station.
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