Baja highways and driving conditions (Jan. Update)

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North south federal highways in Mexico are numbered with odd numbers and begin on the west coast of Baja. Even number highways run east west and begin on the northern border of Mexico. When a toll road is available the toll road shares the highway number but adds a letter, IE Mex 1d is the toll road.

Baja California Norte implemented a law, January 1, 2012, requiring all drivers to carry Mexico Liability Insurance. In the past, proof of financial responsibility was required only in the event of an accident (no matter how small). Drivers can now be asked for proof of insurance at checkpoints, border crossings, or traffic stops, and ticketed if they do not have proof of appropriate coverage.

Mexican Federal Highway 1 trans-peninsular highway.

From Tijuana there is a free highway and a toll highway which run parallel for the majority of the routes. The toll Highway also known as the scenic highway ends in Ensenada. The four lane toll highway is also designed with bridges and on off ramps, which improves safety. The free road has traffic lights, pedestrian, cross streets and stop and go driving conditions through towns.

Posted are detailed road logs for the scenic toll highway Mex 1d and Mex 1 from Instant Mexico Auto Insurance's baja log.

 

Mexican Federal Highway 2

Starts on the west coast from the Tijuana airport going east and is the most northern highway in Mexico. Portions of Mex 2 have parallel toll roads which are highly recommended. 

 

Mexican Federal Highway 3

Starting in Tecate the road goes as far south as San Felipe. Parts of the road are two lane country highways semi mountainous reaching elevations of 2000 feet, and other parts have been upgraded to a four lane highway. This highway runs through Baja's famed wine country, Valle de Guadalupe. Daylight driving recommended.

Posted are detailed logs from Instant Mexico Auto Insurance's baja log.

 

Mexican Federal Highway 5

Starting in Mexicali the highway follows the east coast of Baja south, pavement current ends when it reaches Bahia San Luis Gonzaga and work is being done to complete the road to Laguna Chapala where it will meet with Mex 1. Current connection from Mex 5 to Mex 1 is a dirt road which requires a high clearance vehicle, or 4 wheel drive.

Posted are detailed logs from Instant Mexico Auto Insurance's baja log and new road log information.