In 2019, after exploring each the US and Canada with our camper, we took the plunge and crossed the southern border into Mexico. We didn’t know what to anticipate of our travels and had been nervous at first due to all of the information we heard on TV. However after nearly a 12 months on the highway with an RV in Mexico, the nation has been one in every of our favorites.
There are such a lot of nice locations to go to in Mexico, however locations may be unfold out and public transportation is tough to search out. So among the best facets about exploring the nation with your personal RV is having the ability to go to all of the completely different locations with your personal wheels and by yourself time.
So on this publish, we go over 4 of our favourite issues to do throughout an RV highway journey via Mexico!
Meals Galore!
This could come as no shock. Mexico has a number of the world’s hottest meals and no journey via the nation is full with out sampling the nation’s various gastronomy. And even for those who take into account your self well-versed in America’s Tex-Mex and Cali-Mex delicacies, Mexico has way more to supply.
Beneath is only a sampling of a few of our favorites!
- Taquitos – Ditch these massive hard-shell tacos full of minced beef and choose up a tiny soft-shelled taco (aka “taquitos”) layered with juicy pulled pork and topped along with your favourite selfmade sauce and recent guacamole. And don’t overlook the lime. We guess you may’t eat only one!
- Barbacoa en Consome – An enormous chunk of slow-cooked meat simmering in a stew pot. This dish is usually discovered within the out of doors markets of Oaxaca state, within the southern a part of Mexico. Served with a facet of tortillas and a mountain of recent cilantro.
- Mole – “Mole” is a common time period for a thick sauce that’s typically lathered over enchiladas or rooster. And completely different areas of Mexico serve sorts of mole. Some sauces are candy and others are savory. Our favourite mole sauce comes from a small mountain city referred to as Xico within the state of Veracruz!
- Chilaquiles – A standard Mexican breakfast consisting of deep-fried tortilla items and lathered with both inexperienced sauce, purple sauce, or each! They’re just like nachos, however much less greasy.
For extra info, take a look at our article on Mexico’s greatest meals.
Seashores, Seashores, & Extra Seashores
With over 5,500 miles of shoreline, Mexico has a variety of seashores. It doesn’t matter what kind of seaside you’re into, Mexico has it. Remoted seashores, social gathering seashores, browsing seashores, tranquil seashores; you’ll find all of them in Mexico. Listed below are three of our favourite shoreline areas:
- Baja California – For a lot of, Baja is the primary place individuals go for his or her first RV journey into Mexico. The area is protected, the roads are (principally) easy, and the seashores are elegant. In case you like to surf, there are many improbable seashores alongside the Pacific Ocean. However for those who desire extra calm and tranquil vibes, head over to the east facet of the Baja Peninsula and select a seaside alongside the Sea of Cortez.
- Yucatan Peninsula – Mexico’s most well-known seaside area lies alongside the Caribbean, and for good cause! The waters are fantastically blue, waves are calm, and the sand is gentle and white. In case you love to satisfy others, head over to Tulum or Cancun. However for a extra peaceable expertise, journey off the principle highway to Holbox and Mahahual.
- Oaxaca – In our opinion, this area of Mexico combines one of the best of Baja and Yucatan, however with considerably much less crowds. Whereas Puerto Escondido is for browsing fans, Mazunte & Zipolite provide a extra tranquil expertise. For absolute quiet, head over to Bahia San Augustine.
For extra, take a look at our Baja California highway journey publish, the place we particularly checklist a few of our favourite seashores!
Waterfalls, Cenotes, & Scorching Springs
However there’s a lot extra to Mexico than seaside and surf. Head away from the shoreline and into the nation’s inside to find a number of the nation’s greatest saved waterfalls, cenotes, and sizzling springs. Many of those locations are off the principle vacationer path, so one of the best factor about visiting these locations along with your RV is that you may simply get there with your personal automobile.
Beneath are a number of of our favorites.
- Waterfalls – For one of the best assortment of waterfalls, journey to the state of San Louis Potosi and meander via Mexico’s Huasteca Potosina area. We visited six waterfalls in 4 days and notably loved the Minas Viejas, Tamasopo, and Tamul waterfalls.
- Cenotes – Scattered all through the Yucatan peninsula are Mexico’s cool and refreshing cenotes; underground reservoirs of water fashioned inside limestone caves. Common cenotes can get overcrowded, so drive out to the Cenotes Reserve southwest of Merida metropolis for a extra ‘off the overwhelmed path’ really feel.
- Scorching Springs – With a lot volcanic exercise in Mexico you’re certain to come back throughout a plethora of sizzling springs throughout your Mexico RV travels. However for one of the vital distinctive and IG-worthy experiences, head over to Las Grutas de Tolantongo. Right here, sizzling water rushes out of the canyon partitions and cascades right down to the river beneath. Bathe in sizzling swimming pools that line the canyon’s partitions or swim within the heat river waters. Both manner, we’re positive this place will probably be one in every of your highlights in Mexico!
Yuko can personally attest that one in every of her favourite actions in Mexico is perusing the retailers and out of doors markets for stunning hand-made items. From Mexico’s far north to deep south, we’ve embellished our camper van with colourful, artisanal souvenirs. Beneath are two of our favourite locations for top-notch Mexican souvenirs.
- Oaxaca State – For one of the best all-around purchasing expertise, head south to the Mexican state of Oaxaca. From the state capital, you may drive out to all of the completely different workshops and purchase straight from the artisans themselves. For a DIY, self-driving memento tour, we advocate beginning in Oaxaca Metropolis and driving south to San Martin Tilcajete for the best high quality Alebrijes; brightly coloured Mexican folks artwork animal sculptures. Subsequent, lower over to Teotitlan del Valle for splendidly woven wool rugs. In every city you’ll find workshops that give free excursions (in English!) that train you in regards to the historical past and means of their craft.
- Guadalajara – For all issues leather-based, drive out to Mexico’s second largest metropolis and head to Mercado Libertad. On this sprawling market you’ll find leather-based belts, sneakers, saddles, and hats. Every little thing you possibly can ever need, you’ll find it on this market. You may even discover some artisanal tequila with a scorpion fermenting contained in the bottle!
For extra on Oaxaca’s artisanal product scene, learn our publish right here.
Conclusion
In fact, these are simply 4 of our favourite actions when touring via Mexico. However there may be a lot extra to discover and expertise within the nation, corresponding to colonial structure, magical cities (pueblos magicos), and gorgeous pure landscapes. We beloved our time in Mexico and we all know you’ll as nicely. If in case you have any questions relating to touring Mexico in an RV, be at liberty to achieve out to us at [email protected].
Blissful touring!
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