Mexico is on the list of the ten most visited countries. There, check out the blue-water beaches, go hiking in the mountains, and do different activities crossing from the east to the west. Or relax with a drink at sunset, visit the old churches, explore 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and learn about their history in museums and other historical locations. Below, we suggest three routes for the trip of your dream. Get ready and start traveling!
Mexico City - San Miguel Allende
The entire route takes about 250 miles. You can take any vehicle, from economy to luxury rental car in Mexico City. That is the easiest way to travel. However, you can use public transportation or a taxi. The first reason why that is not so well is that your schedule and itinerary should depend on you and your fellow travelers. Second, it is cheaper to take wheels than to use busses or trains. After exploring the capital, the most populous city in the country, and its landmarks, head to Tula, the capital of the ancient Tollan, built by the mystical Toltecs. Mexico is a diverse country because different ethnic groups created it. Visit the archaeological site of Temple of the Morning Star, with mighty Atlanteans and Pyramids. Then, drive to Queretaro where you can see monasteries and the famous aqueduct. The final destination is San Miguel Allende. Go for an evening walk around the city of incredible beauty. Locals are proud of it with its stone-paved streets, magnificent facades of houses, and a mixture of styles from Gothic to Mudéjar. You will love the grand facades of magnificent mansions there.
Cancun - Merida
We suggest traveling to Cancun, a resort city located on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Car rental in Cancun is available at the airport or in other downtown locations. According to your needs, you can take any car from a minivan to a luxury car rental in Cancun, Mexico. Install a car rental app on your smartphone to have all the necessary information for your trip. The minimum age for renting a car in Mexico is at least 21 years, depending on the rental agency and the type of vehicle. If you are 21-25 years old, you will have to pay for a young driver. You can clarify the prices and preorder wheels ahead of your trip. About Cancun, orientation, addresses in the Hotel Zone are indicated not by house numbers but by the mileage of the boulevard. Drive to an ancient city in the north of the Yucatan, Chichen Itza. It was founded around 455 by Maya tribes. Then, visit the archaeological zone of Chichen Itza.
You will see there one of the seven wonders of the world. That is the pyramid of Kukulkan (on the UNESCO list) and the cenote Ik-Kil (an underground lake of rare natural beauty, formed due to a failure in karst caves). You will get an opportunity to swim there. The last city in Merida is famous for its colonial cathedrals and palaces.
Taxco de Alarcón - Toluca de Lerdo
Begin with arriving in the silver capital of the world, Taxco de Alarcon. Over three thousand shops are selling about two tones of silverware annually! You will enjoy the architecture of local white houses under red-tiled roofs and the main landmark Church of Santa Prisca. Also, climb up the slopes of the mountains. Then, take a rental car and drive to Cacaumilpa caves that are several million years old! They form the longest cave system in the world. Inside, you will see the greatness of nature as long as the underwater is still formating new stalactites. The huge stalagmites create unique images illuminated by colorful lights.
Your last destination of this route may be Toluca de Lerdo. Thousands of tourists arrive every year there. The city is rich in historical sights. The museums of fine arts host sculptures and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The museum possesses the artist José Maria Velasco’s best works are exhibited. Here, in addition to expositions, you can see the environment in which he lived and created his works. Come to another site to observe the writer Estamp’s collection of his books.
One more important thing about Mexica. There are three most popular languages Spanish, Nahuatl, English. If your speak one of them, do not hesitate to ask for directions. Local roads may be confusing to newcomers. Another point that may be one of the worst experiences for drivers is military checkpoints. Get ready to stop if asked, and do not worry!
We recommend you create your itinerary ahead of your trip. Use our suggested points to make your Mexican road trip better. Have a great vacation!
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