{"id":320,"date":"2024-03-01T22:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T22:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanborns.com\/blog\/?p=320"},"modified":"2025-03-05T22:59:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T22:59:07","slug":"best-places-to-view-the-total-eclipse-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanborns.com\/blog\/best-places-to-view-the-total-eclipse-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to View the Total Eclipse in Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The upcoming total eclipse is driving a lot of people to seek a place where they can view this phenomenon on April 8, where for some minutes the moon will completely block the sun, plunging everywhere in its path into a semi-darkness. Although total eclipses are not rare, they usually cannot be easily seen since they occur in places like the middle of the ocean.<\/p>\n

In fact, this will be the only opportunity to view a total eclipse from Mexico, the U.S. and Canada for many decades to come. If you are thinking about loading up the beach chairs and some sunscreen to view the eclipse on April 8 from our southern neighbor Mexico, here is some guidance on the best spots within driving distance from the border.<\/p>\n

Before you leave, make sure you have the necessary\u00a0Mexican car insurance<\/strong>. Your U.S. insurance is not legal in Mexico. You can find\u00a0low-cost Mexican insurance online<\/a>\u00a0and purchase it before you leave \u2013 one less thing to cross off your list before you hit the border.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to bring your safe solar viewing glasses (eclipse glasses) so you watch the entire event!<\/p>\n

What is a Total Solar Eclipse?<\/h2>\n

A total solar eclipse is when the moon \u201ctotally\u201d blocks the sun. It happens about every 18 months, but usually in places not easily seen by most people, such as the poles or the middle of the ocean. The next total eclipse you\u2019ll be able to see from Mexico will be many decades away.<\/p>\n

The best areas to view the total eclipse are in the \u201cpath of totality,\u201d where for different lengths of time viewers will experience darkness in the daytime, as well as be able to see the sun\u2019s corona for up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds. The path will cross through Mexico and into the U.S. People in these countries who do not view the total eclipse from the path of totality will still be able to experience a partial eclipse in most places.<\/p>\n

So put on those solar glasses and let\u2019s get dark!<\/p>\n

Best Places to View the Total Eclipse in Mexico<\/h2>\n

The path of totality will enter Mexico first on April 8 a little after 11 a.m. MST \u2013 off the west coast at Isla Socorro \u2014 and move north and east from there. For those who want to drive to Mexico to experience the spectacle, the best bet is to cross the border in Texas at Del Rio or Eagle Pass.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, these are busy border crossings even when there isn\u2019t an event such as this, so start early or even the day before and bring your patience. The border crossing in Del Rio is Del Rio \u2013 Acu\u00f1a and is open 24 hours, but you can check\u00a0border wait times here<\/a>. There are three border crossings at Eagle Pass. The Camino Real International Bridge has 4 lanes to keep things moving, is open 24 hours and average wait times are posted\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Within driving distance, over the border from Texas in the state of Coahuila, are the following cities that will experience the path of totality.<\/p>\n