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You will need to bring a valid certificate of citizenship (passport) and you will need to get auto insurance before crossing the border. Your US car insurance is not valid in Mexico.
Mexico Entry Requirements:
The Government of Mexico requires that all U.S. citizens present proof of citizenship and photo identification for entry into Mexico. A U.S. passport is recommended, but other U.S. citizenship documents such as a certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate, a Naturalization Certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Citizenship are acceptable.
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USA Entry Requirements:
Driver's permits, voter registration cards, affidavits and similar documents are not sufficient to prove citizenship for readmission into the United States.
Why Get Mexican Insurance?
• Insurance from a Mexican company is required by Mexican law in the event of an accident, even if you are not at fault
• Insurance greatly reduces the chances that you will face jail time, and limits the financial burden you might come by after an accident
• Insurance provides coverage for damage to your vehicle or its total loss.
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How To Get Mexican Insurance:
You can get online insurance for Mexico or call (800) 966-6830 - in case you forgot to make arrangements from home, you can still buy insurance at the border (slightly more expensive).
I personally get liability insurance only (under $100 for 12 months) - since I don't see any danger of cars being stolen in the remote areas we are going to be traveling.
How To Get aTourist Card:
We will stop right after the border crossing and get the paperwork from border officials. The fee is currently 185 pesos (about $20.50US in November, 2001). Mexican government officials are not permitted to collect fees directly, so the fee must be paid to a Mexican bank. I'll handle paperwork and the bank for you.
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