Are there any good beaches within driving distance from Mexico City?
Posted on Sep 28, 2009 under Mexico Beaches | 3 CommentsWe are flying in to Mexico City and staying there a few days, but wanted to spend part of the week somewhere along the coast. We were hoping to find somewhere we could get to by car in five hours or less, but we don’t want to go anywhere super-crowded, like Acapulco.. Suggestions?
When you factor in the cost of gas and all thoughs km.and there are no bargains on the rentals you may consider a1hour flight to Puerto Escondito. Great little spot and south of Acapulco. Flights can be puchased for $80 U.S. dollars each way.
September 28th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Mexico City is right in the middle between the east and west coast of Mexico; at least 6 to 8 hours drive. Closest distance and time wise is Acapulco on the west coast. Next choice would be Veracruz on the east coast. You should plan on leaving one day at 6:00 am and reach Veracruz by 14:00. Mexico has really nice first class buses and you may think about travelling at night to dawn at your destination, spend the whole day there and return same day at 23:00.
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September 28th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
If you don’t want to go to Acapulco, Vera Cruz is your best bet. The beaches tend to be more water sports and scuba diving and are not super touristy. Consider Antón Lizardo and Playa Chachalacas
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veracruz,_Veracruz
Seriously consider taking a bus at least out of Mexico City. Driving anywhere in the city is a major nightmare.
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retired in Mexico
September 28th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
When you factor in the cost of gas and all thoughs km.and there are no bargains on the rentals you may consider a1hour flight to Puerto Escondito. Great little spot and south of Acapulco. Flights can be puchased for $80 U.S. dollars each way.
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