Driving the road to Mesa del Nayar with spectacular views

Mesa del Nayar (Road from Ixcatán-Jesús María Mexico 44) is a very scenic drive in Mexico, departing at Jesús María (430 masl) and running to the coast at Ruiz, Nayarit.

Mesa del Nayar

How scenic is the road to Mesa del Nayar?

The road provides spectacular views of Mesa del Nayar mountain mesa and canyons. Along the way, the road climbs up to a mountain pass of 1,780 masl near Mesa del Nayar, offering stunning views of the coastal mountains and some canyons.

Is the road to Mesa del Nayar paved?

The road is fully paved and in good condition. It was built in 2013 and winds through the mountains, going up and down in elevation. The curves are of good grade, but this road simply has too many of them. The road also includes 2 braking ramps; it's highly recommended to use engine brakes on downhills.

How long is the road to Mesa del Nayar?

The road is about 140 km (87 miles) long. Passing Jesús María, there is a T-junction, where Mexico 23 meets Mexico 44. In any direction, the road offers stunning views of the Sierra Madre Mountains, such as Camino a Canoas or Ruta Tepehuana.
Road suggested by: Eblem Torres

 

 

Drive Us to Your Road!

With over 13,000 roads cataloged, we're always on the lookout for unique routes. Know of a road that deserves to be featured? Click here to share your suggestion, and we may add it to dangerousroads.org.