Travel Options While Vacationing in Mexico

Vacationing in Mexico is something that many individuals, families, and couples do.  If you are interested in or you are planning on visiting Mexico, you may have to find ways to travel.  Unless you are staying at a beach resort, spa resort, or golf resort, it is likely that you will want to get out and see everything that Mexico has to offer.  If you plan on traveling while on vacation in Mexico, you have a number of different options.

Perhaps, the most preferred method of travel is driving.  Most individuals fly into Mexico; however, some drive.  If you drive into Mexico, it is likely that you would want to use you own car to travel.  Driving in Mexico is not as hard as many people expect. The main thing that you need to be concerned with is the documents and insurance that is needed to drive in Mexico.

If you are planning on using your car to travel in or around Mexico, you will have to file for a vehicle import permit.  These permits can be obtained before you leave for Mexico or your can obtain them as soon as you arrive.  Vehicle import permits are important because without one you could be incarcerated, fined, or have your vehicle impounded.

In addition in acquiring a vehicle import permit, you will also need to have car insurance.  Unfortunately, too many individuals believe that their current car insurance policy will cover their Mexico vacation.  In most cases, this is not true. To obtain car insurance while in Mexico, you will have to find a Mexican auto insurance company or one that operates on an international level. When first scheduling your Mexico vacation, it is advised that you obtain auto insurance for your trip.

As previously mentioned, not all travelers enter Mexico by driving themselves. If you choose to fly into Mexico, you can still use road travel to get around.  A large number of tourist make the decision to rent a car.  In Mexico, car rentals are a cheap and fairly easy way to travel.

Similar to car rental policies in the Untied States, you must be at least twenty-five years old to rent a vehicle.  Other requirements may include, but are not limited to, having a valid driver’s license and a current auto insurance policy.  As with driving your own vehicle, you may need to obtain auto insurance from a company in Mexico.

Traveling by train, in Mexico, can be an amazing experience.  In addition to getting to your destination, you will find that a train ride is a great way to see all that Mexico has to offer. Traditional train rides can take you from one destination to another.  In addition to traditional train rides, you will find that Mexico offers a number of train tours. Similar to boat tours, these tours are a great way for you to sightsee while traveling to another part of the country.

In addition to car rentals, driving yourself, or taking the train, you can also travel around Mexico by taking the bus.  In many areas of Mexico, traveling by bus comes highly recommend.  Buses depart from popular Mexico vacation destinations, often, on an hourly basis.  Buses are available throughout Mexico, even in vacation destinations that are not as well-known or popular. No matter where you are located, it should be possible for you catch a bus.

Traveling by car, bus, or train is often viewed as the only ways to travel around Mexico. It may also be possible for you to travel by boat. The only downside to traveling by boat is that you are presented with a limited number of travel options.  If you are interested in traveling from one coastal city to the next, boat travel may be a great way to get to your next destination. 

Whichever method of travel you select, you should be able to get to your next stop.  By selecting the proper method of travel, you may be able to see amazing historical sites along the way.