Mexico shares its borders with only three countries. This small number makes its border connections unique, each with distinct geographical and cultural features. From the busy and highly crossed boundary with the United States to the river-defined border with Belize, these borders play important roles in trade, culture, and history.
Below is a table listing the countries that border Mexico along with key details about each border.
Flag This column shows the national flag of the country that shares a border with Mexico, making it easy to identify each neighbor visually.
Border Length (km) This gives the total length of the shared border in kilometers. It helps you understand how large or small each international boundary is.
Key Border Fact Here you will find an interesting or important fact about each border. These facts highlight what makes each border unique or significant.
countries that border mexico
| Country | Flag | Border Length (km) | Key Border Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 🇺🇸 | 3,145 | It is the most frequently crossed international border in the world, with over 350 million legal crossings annually. |
| Guatemala | 🇬🇹 | 962 | The Usumacinta River forms a large part of the border, flowing through dense jungle and past ancient Mayan ruins like Yaxchilán, which can only be accessed by boat. |
| Belize | 🇧🇿 | 250 | The border is defined almost entirely by rivers, the Rio Hondo and the Blue Creek, with only one major official road crossing connecting the two nations. |
Descriptions
United States
Mexico’s northern neighbor and largest trading partner. The border region is a unique cultural and economic zone, blending Mexican and American influences, and is a focal point for issues of trade, migration, and shared history, making it one of the world’s most dynamic frontiers.
Guatemala
Mexico’s southern neighbor, sharing deep Mayan cultural roots and a border that traverses rugged mountains and dense rainforests. The relationship is vital for regional trade, tourism, and managing migration flows from Central America, with strong historical and linguistic ties connecting both nations.
Belize
Mexico’s smallest bordering neighbor to the southeast, and the only English-speaking country in Central America. Their shared border along the Rio Hondo is crucial for local trade and tourism in the Yucatán Peninsula, connecting culturally similar but linguistically distinct regions.
