Driving Mexico
Driving Mexico: Mexico City to Oaxaca
For years, friends have been saying, “You have to go to Oaxaca,” with an imperative firmness in their voices and a distant, dreamy look in their eyes. It wasn’t that we didn’t want to go; it’s that writing and research commitments in other cities and towns kept us busy. But this week, we finally just … Continue reading
Driving Mexico: Mexico City to Teotihuacan
The second article in our occasional series, “Driving Mexico.” Francisco wanted to see the pyramids. We rented a car and began surveying friends and taxi drivers, asking “How long will it take to get to Teotihuacan?” and “What’s the best route?” Five different people; five different answers. This straight-up guide gives you the simplest and … Continue reading
Driving Mexico: Highway 150D, Veracruz to Mexico City
In the first installment in an occasional series, “Driving Mexico,” we give you all the information you need for a road trip on Highway 150D, which runs from Veracruz to Mexico City. Mexico City is the perfectly placed capital: the geographic heart of Mexico, arteries run in and out of the city, leading you to … Continue reading