{"id":4154,"date":"2023-07-04T10:10:43","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T10:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rebrand2.battleface.com\/destinations\/mexico\/puerto-vallarta-safety-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-07-24T11:50:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T11:50:51","slug":"mexico-motorcycle-trip","status":"publish","type":"destinations","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/destinations\/mexico\/mexico-motorcycle-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico Motorcycle Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Motorcycling in Mexico:
Best Tips to Enjoy Your Trip Motorcycling in Mexico can be one of the best ways to travel throughout the country. In this guide, we\u2019ll be exploring the different areas we think you\u2019ll enjoy the most. We\u2019ll also be discussing the various barriers you may experience along the way. So if you\u2019d like to discover more about the joys to be had when motorcycling in Mexico, read on!<\/p>

Safety On the Bike & Off:
the Bike Safety when riding your motorcycle is always of the utmost importance. As a motorcyclist who became licensed, you\u2019re probably aware of the \u201crules of the road\u201d and we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll abide by these rules when you travel to Mexico as well. With this being said, there are certain aspects of motorcycling in Mexico one has to look out for in order to have the best time possible during their journey.<\/p>

Additionally, if you apply common sense safety practices to your trip when you\u2019re riding your motorcycle, you\u2019ll be better suited for your travels. This means avoiding crime-ridden areas, riding your bike at night, and going with your gut. You\u2019ll also want to be extra careful for large potholes which may seemingly come out of nowhere. Mexico has some great roads for riding, but they\u2019re also known for their occasional large pothole.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrossing the border into Mexico is easy. Crossing the border to return home to the United States can prove to be a hassle sometimes, depending on the time of day and how many people are attempting to cross the border into the United States. Our best recommendation is to bring your passport, secure Mexico-specific motorcycle insurance, bring Mexican Pesos, and if you\u2019re traveling outside of the Baja Peninsula via motorcycle, you\u2019ll most likely need a special permit to do so.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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It\u2019s always a good idea to keep a few hundred dollars in cash equivalent to the local currency. In this case, it\u2019s Mexican Pesos. Cash is still king in Mexico and it could save you when you need it most. Say for instance, you experience a flat tire and need to buy a new tire down the road from a local mom & pop repair shop. They\u2019re most likely going to be cash-only and this is where that few hundred dollars equivalent in pesos could be of great assistance.<\/p>

Outside of Baja? You\u2019ll Most Likely Need a Permit If you\u2019re planning on taking a journey throughout the entirety of Mexico, or even outside of the Baja Peninsula; you\u2019ll most likely need a special permit known as a \u201ctemporary vehicle import permit\u201d More information can be found here:<\/p>

https:\/\/www.bajabound.com\/before\/permits\/vehicle
So Where Should You Go? This is a great question! It\u2019s completely up to you. Read below to learn more about some of our favorite motorcycling destinations throughout Mexico.<\/p>

Rosarito
This area is quite close to Tijuana and full of cool restaurants, activities, and a scenic drive down the coast.<\/p>

San Felipe
This ride is a great blend of both scenic coastline and dry desert. In addition to its contrasting scenery, it\u2019s about 120 miles long from the border area in Mexicali. This is great for those who want to have a longer, relaxing ride into a sleepy beach town.<\/p>

Puerto Nuevo
This town is known for its lobster and seafood across the board. If you\u2019re a lover of fresh fish, you\u2019ll certainly enjoy what Puerto Nuevo has to offer. It\u2019s also a very nice drive.
Valle de Guadalupe & Ensenada
There are two major routes for this destination. You can either cut through the mountains from San Felipe, or you can do the coastal ride all the way from Tijuana.<\/p>

Important Information to Remember Below are some additional, general reminders regarding traveling to Mexico via motorcycle.
Maintain an Appropriate Amount of Gas in Your Tank Depending on your motorcycle, you may have a larger tank, or a small tank. It\u2019s best to know our bike\u2019s gas mileage performance before partaking in an epic journey throughout Mexico. Always prepare for a lack of gas stations if you\u2019re outside of major cities or tourist areas; epically if you\u2019ve never been to the area you\u2019re traveling through.<\/p>

Toll Roads
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There will be military checkpoints throughout Mexico if you travel far enough. Some are legitimate, others aren\u2019t. If you have a weird feeling about the individuals at the checkpoint as you approach, it may be best to avoid said checkpoint and find an alternative route. Most often, the legitimate checkpoints will have full-scale military vehicles with officers dressed in full gear with weaponry. As for the fake checkpoints, they\u2019ll most likely consist of plain-clothed individuals with weaponry and pickup trucks.<\/p>

Potential Language Barrier
Download the Duolingo app a month or two prior to your motorcycle excursion to learn some basic Spanish words and phrases. It may help you out more than you think.<\/p>

Choosing battleface for Your Motorcycle Trip\u2019s Travel Insurance Motorcycling throughout Mexico, either individually, or with a group of friends can be a trip of a lifetime! With this being said, we want to help protect you and your friends with our excellent travel insurance policies. Feel free to request a quote using the form below and let us know if you have any questions along the way!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":4219,"parent":3051,"menu_order":0,"template":"","destination-tags":[],"country":[54],"class_list":["post-4154","destinations","type-destinations","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","country-mexico"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destinations\/4154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destinations"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/destinations"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destinations\/4154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31596,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destinations\/4154\/revisions\/31596"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destinations\/3051"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"destination_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination-tags?post=4154"},{"taxonomy":"country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country?post=4154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}