Playa Del Carmen to Chetumal, Mexico

After a relaxing Thanksgiving in Playa Del Carmen we headed south to Chetumal, Quintana Roo (just over 265 km. away) to cross into the Belize.

South of Playa Del Carmen © Spaswinefood

It was a pleasant morning drive through rural Yucatán to the Chetumal.  Driving through this section of the Yucatán, we often had to slow down in the small towns. The small towns have topes (speed bumps), positioned well to make traffic slow down. The vendors (sometimes called "topes") often position themselves near the speed bump to take advantage of the slow down in traffic. Here are a few photos along the route:

Fruit vendor at a tope along Ruta 307 © Spaswinefood

Roadside shop selling mostly fruit along the route © Spaswinefood

Pottery Shop © Spaswinefood

Roadside rock fence © Spaswinefood

Yucatán roadside vegetation © Spaswinefood

Along the route we would pass through small towns with names, like Limones. Many of these towns are engaged in the growing of limons and other fruits such as, oranges, melons and papayas.

Somewhere near Limones © Spaswinefood

We saw thatched roofs on many of buildings along the highway.

Thatched roof building © Spaswinefood

Another thatched roof building along Ruta 307 © Spaswinefood

We would pass marked exits to towns, like Bacalar. All the towns along the route are quite interesting to explore.

Exit to Bacalar, Quintana Roo © Spaswinefood

Eventually we near Chetumal, the capital city of Quintana Roo.

Nearing Chetumal, Mexico © Spaswinefood

The Border Crossing Into Belize
Just outside the entrance to Chetumal we take the exit for the border crossing into Belize.

Belice(Belize) exit is just 3 km. down the road © Spaswinefood

Our final fill-up in oil rich Mexico before crossing into Belize © Spaswinefood

Our border crossing from Mexico into Belize went smoothly. We checked out of Mexico, both our car and ourselves. Crossing the border with a car there is that extra step at customs. Here is another traveler's experience that maybe helpful to those crossing the border on bus.

Our three week road trip through Mexico went perfectly. We were happy that we got to drive the east coast of Mexico. We can now say that we have driven all the three major highway routes in Mexico. John has now visited all the states in Mexico. He claims that I am short one state (Aguascalientes).  While there were quite a few security check points along the route, the security checks were always pleasant and done professionally. We always enjoyed talking with the soldiers at the check points. We had some great food and margaritas during our travels. Mexico has the best margaritas!

I invite you to join me in my travels through Mexico in search of the best in Spaswinefood. 

Sharon
November 2011
Chetumal, Mexico
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See Spaswinefood posts on our Margarita Drive through Mexico:

1. Through Sonora and Chihuahua States to Torreón, Coahuila for a Margarita

2. Driving for a Margarita, Part Two: Torreón, Coahuila to Tampico, Tamaulipas

3. Tampico, Tamaulipas to Veracruz, Veracruz

4. Veracruz to Villahermosa, Tobasco and Campeche, Campeche for a Margarita

5. Taking a Margarita Break in Mérida, Yucatán

6. Cancún, Mexico: Margarita and Spa Time

7. Playa Del Carmen, Mexico at Thanksgiving