Travel Safely to Mexico

Getting to Mexico

There are many ways to enter Mexico. Here are some helpful directions if you drive across the border.

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Entering Mexico can be by car, airplane, boat, or even walking across the border. Here are some helpful steps if you are driving or walking across.

Walking Across the Border to Mexico – San Ysidro to Tijuana

- Photo Directions
- Video Directions
- Google Maps Route

Driving Directions Across the Border

- Photo Directions
- Printed Directions

Remember, if you drive across, you need temporary auto insurance. If you are flying out of the Tijuana Airport, there is now the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) that allows you to cross via an enclosed pedestrian skywalk bridge. Get tickets here.

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Looking for something different?

We’ve got a range of other insurance products to protect you and your loved ones while traveling in Mexico.

Car Insurance

Mexican auto insurance is required if you bring a vehicle into Mexico, and your policy at home is not recognized across the border.

Travel Medical Insurance

Medical coverage while traveling to cover those unexpected health needs. Policies from one day to two years.

Medical Evacuation Insurance

When the worst happens, get evacuated to your home country and hospital of your choosing.

Before you go...

Did you know our insurance partner, Baja Bound, has over 20 years of trust in the Mexican insurance industry? Get great insurance coverage in less than 5 minutes and see why they have so many happy customers.

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SmartGringo thanks you for being awesome, you are being redirected to our exceptional insurance partner, Baja Bound.  You'll be able to get your insurance online through them, and they're around in case you have any questions.   The agents there love insurance and LOVE Mexico!