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Driving to Monterrey with Sanborn’s Mexican Insurance<\/h2>

If you have plans to drive to the third largest city in Mexico from the U.S., you may already be anticipating the spectacular scenery, the intermingled modern and old-world architectural styles, and the exquisite cuisine! Many tourists bypass this vibrant city located in the state of Nuevo Leon, but to do so would be a disservice to your adventures in Mexico.<\/p>\n

Monterrey holds many exciting adventures. You can pretend you are a prince or princess from the 18th<\/sup>\u00a0century at the Palacio del Obispado (Bishop\u2019s Palace). You can gird your loins and jump off a mountain at the 230-foot bungee jump at the Cola de Caballo (you do you, right?)! Or maybe you want to add some Mexican magic to your journey by checking out Villa de Santiago, a \u201cPueblo M\u00e1gico, or Magical Town, defined as a \u2018place with symbols and legends\u2019 where \u2018transcendental events\u2019 that have shaped the History of Mexico took place.\u201d If you\u2019ve already checked off Sedona, AZ on your spiritual tourism journey, you need to add Villa de Santiago to your list.<\/p>\n

Driving to Monterrey from California is a 24-hour road trip that will take upwards of two days and route you through Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. You may choose to fly to Texas and begin your drive there. Most people heading to Monterrey cross the border in Laredo, TX. Once you\u2019ve entered Mexico, it\u2019s about three hours to Monterrey.<\/p>\n

Before you leave, it is highly recommended to purchase\u00a0Mexican car insurance<\/a>. Your current American insurance will not work south of the border and Mexico requires all vehicles to have insurance issued from a Mexican insurance company. Failure to purchase the required insurance can lead to fines and worse \u2013 especially if you damage someone else\u2019s property or vehicle.<\/p>\n

Be forewarned that an \u201cendorsement\u201d on your current coverage is not a Mexico Insurance policy and might only have limited physical damage coverage, about 25 miles from the border. Make sure you get the peace of mind you need while traveling in this foreign country by purchasing valid Mexican car insurance.<\/p>\n

Precautions for Driving from Laredo to Monterrey<\/h3>\n

Although the\u00a0U.S. State Department<\/a>\u00a0has issued many travel advisories for Mexico, Nuevo Laredo falls under the more relaxed \u201cExercise Increased Caution\u201d category. Driving through the Laredo border crossing and into the country can be accomplished safely, but travelers should use caution and common sense. Always have plenty of pesos in hand just in case you need money.<\/p>\n