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The best driving roads in Mexico
All 3 driving roads in Mexico on one interactive map, each with its route, climb and best seasons.
Roads3mapped
Combined272 mi438 km of driving
High point2,770 m9,088 ft
The roads
El Espinazo del Diablo61 mi · 2 h 8 min · 220 cornersView the roadbook ›
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What is the best driving road in Mexico?
El Espinazo del Diablo is the place to start. The old libre Highway 40 crossing of the Sierra Madre Occidental, notorious for its 2,000-plus curves, bottomless canyons and the knife-edge Espinazo del Diablo ridge at 2,744 m, one of the most dramatic mountain drives in the Americas.
How many great driving roads does Mexico have?
3 roads in our catalogue, 272 miles of driving in all, every one traced from OpenStreetMap.
When is the best time to drive in Mexico?
Most of the roads here are at their best in spring and autumn.
What is the highest road in Mexico?
Oaxaca to the Pacific is the highest, climbing to about 2,770 m (9,088 ft).