Driving in Mexico can be a Great way to visit the country and see the beauty of its people, but there are some things you need to know and do, before and during the trip if you plan to be Driving in Mexico.

First and most important is that you will need Mexican Insurance when Driving in Mexico. Your US insurance does not cover you or your car once you cross the border. The good news is that Mexican Auto Insurance does not cost a lot of money. A 30 day policy can be found starting at $79, a 180 day policy starting at about $105 and annual rates starting at about $129

There are many agency’s to be found on the Internet. If you’ll be Driving in Mexico, you will want to purchase your policy in advance so that you don’t lose a lot of time purchasing it at your crossing point. You want it to be in effect before you cross the border.

Do not even think about Driving in Mexico without insurance because the outcome should you be involved in an accident, could result in jail time. An important tidbit of information you want to remember is that in Mexico, you are guilty until proven innocent.

Here are two of the better known agencies that sell insurance; info@sanborninsurance.com and Lewis @ Lewis, who can be found at info@mexicanautoinsurance.com there are many other good agency’s and I can only suggest that you shop around to find the best deal. When you do purchase your policy, make 3 or 4 copies of it. Place one in the glove compartment of your car, one with your other important papers and a couple in your suitcase or backpack. The reason for this is because if you are involved in an accident, the police will want you to give them a copy of your policy and you don’t want to be without your own copy.

The other important papers you will need to have at the border are:

1. A valid passport

2. A valid drivers license (make sure that it won’t expire during your trip)

3. Lien holders notarized letter of permission to allow the car out of the country where it was purchased.

4. A credit card (with the same name as on the title of the car)

5. Original title or Vehicle registration.

You will want to keep all these papers together with you when you are driving in Mexico. You may never be asked for them again until you are leaving Mexico, but it is best to carry them in case you are pulled over for a minor traffic violation.

It takes a little planning to get this all together but you will enjoy your trip a lot more once your papers are in order. Now, as to the actual rules of the road, that is another whole post. I’ll post it, check it out.