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Driving Directions - North
Since we do not travel the road enough it is imposible for us to keep this directions up to date. We have found a goverment website where you can get up to date directions.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT PESOS WITH YOU!!

This trip takes approximately 12 hrs.  Whenever possible, you will be instructed to take the toll roads because they are better managed, well maintained, there is less traffic, and in some segments the toll provides for some insurance against damages (keep your receipts).  You WILL NOT need exact pesos, all toll booths provide change (and a receipt).  For our last trip North (AUG09), the Total Toll Cost was $828 pesos.

If you have vehicle trouble, there are free telephones available along the toll roads to call the “Green Angels” who assist motorists in need.  We usually pack a lunch and get something to drink while we refuel at a gas station.  As you might know already, there are only PEMEX gas stations in Mexico but there are many of them on the way so refueling should not be a problem. Credit cards and foreign currencies are not always accepted so it is prudent to have sufficient cash on hand.

Before leaving on your trip North (or any other direction for that matter), you might want to consult the Mexican Government "Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes" website by clicking on the link below:

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http://portal.sct.gob.mx

After clicking on the link: "Traza tu Ruta" (you will find it at the bottom of the left column in the section "TEMAS DE INTERÉS"), you will be asked to select your State "Estado" and City "Ciudad" of departure "origen" and the same for your destination "destino".  The picture on the right is an example for a trip from Chapala to Nuevo Laredo. 

After clicking on "Consultar", you will get a map of your trip and a detailed listing of all road junctions and toll booths you will encounter along with the amount of toll.

Of course, you should also have with you a good recent road map for reference.

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