These road trips in Mexico will bring you to charming small towns and gorgeous beaches.
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My love affair with Mexico began on wheels.
Mexico was built for road trips.
Highway 1 between Mulege and Loreto in Baja California Sur, Mexico.Credit:CampPhoto/Getty Images
In 2025, it’s never been easier to embark on one.
This isn’t just a road; it’s a super-highway.
As you empty out onto the coastline, Puerto Escondido is just the beginning.
Venture further off the path and back in time to Tulum 20 years ago in Punta Allen.
Beyond the beaches, foray deep into the jungle to experience lesser-known Mayan cities like Kohunlich and Dzibanche.
As convenient as these new developments are, they come with a responsibility.
Easier access inevitably brings higher visitor volumes, and overtourism is already rearing its head across Mexico.
But that magic is fragile.
When planning your road trip, approach each destination with respect.
Stick to marked paths, support local businesses, and minimize your environmental footprint.
Remember that just because a place is now easier to reach doesn’t make it a free-for-all.
Thebeauty of Mexicolies in its authenticity, and preserving that requires mindfulness from every traveler.
Explore, but do so with care, as these places have so much to offer.
