Crossing the Texas/Mexico at Laredo is the most popular way to get to Guadalajara and Lake Chapala. From there, you can go on to Pto.Vallarta, Sanblas or Mazatlan. There are two routes – through San Luis Potosí or Zacatecas. I’ve driven both and both have pros and cons. My road logs on the map will help you decide. This only shows the route from Zacatecas.
This highway map is just part of what you get when you order a road log from me at my store above. Estimated driving times, scenic attractions, suggestions on where to break your trip, and more are all included in the road log.
Yes, you CAN drive from Nuevo Laredo to Guadalajara in one day. But for goodness sake, why? Two days is not exactly leisurely, but it certainly is safer.
Map of Zacatecas Route to Guadalajara, Pto. Vallarta & San Blas
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