Travel Guides

Baja Mex Road & Travel Blog

Guides, updates, and practical advice for driving, insuring, and traveling in Mexico. From coverage tips and border requirements to road safety and policy updates, Baja Mex helps you stay informed and protected every mile of the journey.

Dia de los Muertos in Baja: Where to Go and How to Cross

Dia de los Muertos in Baja: Where to Go and How to Cross

Where to see Dia de los Muertos altars and parades in Tijuana, Ensenada, Rosarito, and Tecate, plus border timing for November 1 and 2, 2026.

Driving from San Diego to Rosarito: Route, Tolls, and Weekend Guide

Driving from San Diego to Rosarito: Route, Tolls, and Weekend Guide

How to drive from San Diego to Rosarito: the fastest route, toll costs, border tips, what to do, and the insurance you need for the weekend.

Baja California Auto Insurance: What’s Different and How to Save Up to 20%

Baja California Auto Insurance: What’s Different and How to Save Up to 20%

Baja California auto insurance explained: why your US policy doesn’t count, what Baja law requires, and how the Baja-only discount saves up to 20%.

Mexican Auto Insurance for Snowbirds: Wintering in Baja

Mexican Auto Insurance for Snowbirds: Wintering in Baja

Spending the winter in Baja? Learn what Mexican auto insurance snowbirds need, from seasonal and annual policies to FMM permits and Free Zone vehicle rules.

SCORE Baja 1000 2026 Preview: Driving to Los Cabos, Chase Vehicles, and Insurance

SCORE Baja 1000 2026 Preview: Driving to Los Cabos, Chase Vehicles, and Insurance

The 59th SCORE Baja 1000 runs Nov 9 to 15, 2026 in Los Cabos. How to drive the peninsula from the border, insure chase vehicles, and cross smart.

Daily vs Annual Mexican Auto Insurance: When Does Annual Pay Off?

Daily vs Annual Mexican Auto Insurance: When Does Annual Pay Off?

Fall is Baja’s best-kept secret: harvest season in Valle de Guadalupe, warm ocean water, empty beaches, and shorter border waits. The 5 drives worth making this season.

Fall in Baja: The Best Road Trips When the Crowds Go Home

Fall in Baja: The Best Road Trips When the Crowds Go Home

Fall is Baja’s best-kept secret: harvest season in Valle de Guadalupe, warm ocean water, empty beaches, and shorter border waits. The 5 drives worth making this season.

Baja 400 Race Week: What to Know Before You Head to Ensenada

Baja 400 Race Week: What to Know Before You Head to Ensenada

The SCORE Baja 400 runs September 9-13, 2026 in Ensenada. Race week logistics: the drive down, border strategy, spectator tips, and your crossing checklist.

Labor Day in Baja: Your Border Crossing Checklist and Weekend Guide

Labor Day in Baja: Your Border Crossing Checklist and Weekend Guide

Heading to Baja for Labor Day weekend? Your complete border crossing checklist, the best times to cross, and what to do from Rosarito beaches to wine country.

Mexico Car Insurance for RVs, Trucks, and SUVs

Mexico Car Insurance for RVs, Trucks, and SUVs

Driving an RV, truck, or SUV into Mexico? Learn how Mexican auto insurance works for larger vehicles, why towing coverage matters, and how to get the right policy.