What are the most spectacular roads in Mexico?
In the vibrant heart of Latin America, where mariachi rhythms echo amidst ancient pyramids and sun-kissed beaches, the roads of Mexico unfold stories of legends, beauty, and heart-pounding adventures. Take a journey down the serpentine Carretera Federal 1, where the Pacific's relentless waves play a tantalizing duet with the silent whispers of the desert. Traverse the mesmerizing Espinazo del Diablo, aptly named the 'Devil's Backbone', for its spine-chilling twists and treacherous turns.
But for those yearning for an unparalleled driving escapade, Mexico 40D, also known as the Autopista Durango-Mazatlán, awaits. This engineering marvel, etched through the rugged terrains of the western Sierra Madre, boasts an intricate network of bridges and tunnels, each offering a unique window into Mexico's grandeur. And if the mountains call out to your wanderlust soul, the road to Sierra Negra, perched high in the clouds, provides breathtaking panoramas that are nothing short of poetic.
Yet, beyond the asphalt and the scenic detours, it's the spirit of Mexico that truly enchants. The warm smiles of its people, the allure of its street markets, and the haunting beauty of its landscapes make every kilometer a testament to the nation's rich tapestry of history and culture. So, fuel up, tune into some vibrant salsa beats, and let the captivating routes of Mexico lead you to memories that will last a lifetime.
Camino al Tecolote
Located in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur Camino al Tecolote, offers incredible views of turquoise waters (aqua/teal color waters) in a series of small bays and beaches in a desert full of saguaros and cactus.
Cumbres de Acultzingo, recommended for drivers with strong nerves
Cumbres de Acultzingo is the name of a very dangerous road located in the state of Veracruz, in Mexico.
Pinal de Amoles (Road Mexico 120)
Located in central Mexico, Carretera Pinal de Amoles (Mexico 120) offers great landscapes in the transition from desert, temperate forest and tropical jungle.
Las Adjuntas Road
Located in Querétaro state, in Mexico, this road offers a challenging drive and great mountain and desert landscape to explore and contemplate.
Hidalgo state route 53
Hidalgo state route 53 or Road to San Clemente is a very scenic drive at the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains in Hidalgo state. The road is particulary dangerous for its steep grade inclinations, some hairpinned curves, bad road conditions and dramatically changes of elevation.
Road Los Altares (Mexico 58)
Los Altares (Mexico 58) is an asphalted road linkins Linares and Iturbide in Nuevo León state, in Mexico.
Los Altares Road
Located in the Mexican state of Durango, Los Altares is a very scenic drive between forest and rock formations.
El Terrero Road
This road communicates the small town of El Terrero in Colima state, in Mexico.
Caminos del Cobre
Located north of Zacatecas states, Caminos del Cobre is a mountainous dirt and rocky road, between the towns of Concepción del Oro and Salaverna.
Bustamante Road
Camino a Bustamante is an asphalted road linking the town of Bustamante and the Mexico 101 highway in Tamaulipas state, in Mexico.
The wild road to the abandoned Albergue Tlamacas
Albergue Tlamacas is an abandoned hotel at an elevation of 3.962m (12,998ft) above the sea level, located in State of Mexico. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.
Tetipac Road
This is an uncategorized state route in Guerrero, in Mexico. The drive links Pilcaya and Taxco, passing by Tetipac.
Bucareli Road
Located in central Mexico, within the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve, Carrretera a Bucareli is a dirt/gravel road that offers stunning views of Bucareli canyon and town.
Paseo de la Bufa-Vetagrande Road
This is a scenic drive north of Zacatecas city, in Mexico. This drive offers scenic views of the desert mountains, mines and colonial city of Zacatecas, Guadalupe City and Vetagrande township.
San Joaquin Road
San Joaquín is a mountain town in the Queretaro state, within the heart of the Sierra Gorda mountains, in Mexico.
A memorable road trip to Jocotitlán
Jocotitlán is a volcano at an elevation of 3.901m (12,798ft) above the sea level, located in the northwestern part of the State of Mexico. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.
Honey-Xicotepec Road
The Road to Honey-Xicotepec (Veracruz state route 107) or Road to Tlacuilotepec is a very scenic impressive tropical lush and forest road offering great views of waterfalls, mountain cliffs, canyons mission churches and more.
La Lagunita Road
This is a scenic road with 15 hairpin turns and an elevation gain of 500 meters.
Mineral del Monte Road
There are two access roads to Mineral del Monte from Pachuca city: a new 4 lanes road and a far scenic old road which offers spectacular views of Pachuca city from above.
El Chico Road
On the area north of Pachuca city (Hidalgo state capital), there are two tourist towns, surrounded of natural beauties and history, called Mineral del Chico and a National Park. This area is very visited by many people in the state.
A narrow cliff road to San Pedro de Analco
San Pedro de Analco is a small mountain town (less than three hundred inhabitants) located in Mexico’s western state of Jalisco.
CanAm Highway is a sensational drive from Mexico to Canada through the USA
The Canadian-American (CanAm) Highway is an international highway running south-north from Mexico to Canada through the United States.
Driving the Scenic Route of Puerto San Luis Through Sierra Madre Occidental
Puerto San Luis is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,967m (6,453ft) above sea level, located in Mexico. It is a mountain road in the middle of a desert.
The most haunted roads of Mexico. Top 7
Have you ever heard that people prefer to travel during the day on certain roads? Much of this is due to the countless legends surrounding the asphalt. Myths, legends, or truths, we don't know, but they say that on these roads in Mexico, terrifying events have occurred that cause traffic accidents.