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.

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.

Located in central Mexico, Carretera Pinal de Amoles (Mexico 120) offers great landscapes in the transition from desert, temperate forest and tropical jungle.

Cumbres de Acultzingo is the name of a very dangerous road located in the state of Veracruz, in Mexico.

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 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.

Los Altares (Mexico 58) is an asphalted road linkins Linares and Iturbide in Nuevo León state, in Mexico.

Located in the Mexican state of Durango, Los Altares is a very scenic drive between forest and rock formations.

Located north of Zacatecas states, Caminos del Cobre is a mountainous dirt and rocky road, between the towns of Concepción del Oro and Salaverna.

This road communicates the small town of El Terrero in Colima state, in Mexico.

Camino a Bustamante is an asphalted road linking the town of Bustamante and the Mexico 101 highway in Tamaulipas state, in Mexico.

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.

This is an uncategorized state route in Guerrero, in  Mexico. The drive links Pilcaya and Taxco, passing by Tetipac.

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.

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 Joaquín is a mountain town in the Queretaro state, within the heart of the Sierra Gorda mountains, in Mexico.

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.

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.

This is a scenic road with 15 hairpin turns and an elevation gain of 500 meters.

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.

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.

San Pedro de Analco is a small mountain town (less than three hundred inhabitants) located in Mexico’s western state of Jalisco.

The Canadian-American (CanAm) Highway is an international highway running south-north from Mexico to Canada through the United States.