Why Mexico Is truly one of the World’s Best Countries for Adventure Motorcycle Riding
By RideMex
If you could ride one country for the rest of your life, Mexico should be it.
Here’s why: Mexico has everything—soaring mountain ranges, jungles, deserts, volcanoes, pristine beaches, ancient ruins, world-class food, high-altitude weather that keeps things cool year-round, and a sense of wild freedom that’s harder and harder to find.
At RideMex, we’ve spent years building the ultimate off-pavement route—over 22,000 kilometers of mostly dirt roads, linking the country’s most iconic (and hidden) destinations. But whether you ride our tracks or blaze your own, Mexico will get under your skin—in the best way possible.
1. Terrain That Never Gets Old
Most ADV riders dream of variety—singletrack, doubletrack, rocky climbs, sand, forest, open plains. Mexico gives you all that in a single day.
Ride through pine forests at 10,000 feet in the Sierra Madre, descend into a cactus-filled desert canyon, cruise along coastal cliffs, then sleep next to a turquoise lake or a colonial-era town.
2. Weather That Favors the Rider
While many places have short “riding seasons,” Mexico’s altitude and varied geography make it ideal for year-round adventure riding. We design our routes to follow high ridgelines and mountain paths, where daytime temps generally hover between 60–85°F (15–29°C) even in the heart of summer of the dead of winter.
3. Culture That Welcomes You In
Mexicans are legendary for their hospitality. In the small towns we pass through, riders are welcomed with curiosity and kindness. You might end up sipping mezcal with locals, getting invited to a family’s backyard carne asada (grilled meat) cookout, or hearing stories passed down since pre-Hispanic times.
4. Affordable Adventure
Let’s be honest: ADV riding can be an expensive pursuit. But not so much in Mexico. Great food, boutique lodging, mechanics—you’ll find it all here at much more affordable prices than you’d pay in the U.S. or Europe. Your dollar (or euro) goes farther, and when your money goes farther, so does your journey.
5. Unmatched History and Beauty
Mexico is home to some of the most awe-inspiring sites on the planet—Teotihuacan, Palenque, Sumidero Canyon, Copper Canyon, Popocatepetl, Hierve el Agua, and dozens more. RideMex takes you off the beaten path to the heart of it all.
Ready to Ride Mexico?
RideMex is more than a GPX file. It’s a hand-built, love-from-the-heart adventure route that connects the spirit of exploration with the soul of Mexico.