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TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

Nationals of many countries who intend to stay for less than 180 days for the purpose of..

Travel Health

Mexico has some prevalent infectious diseases including hepatitis, typhoid, tuberculosis..

Local Currency

The currency of Mexico is the peso. It is divided into 100 centavos. Coins are issued in..

Weather

Mexico is a large country and lies between two bodies of water, and had a diverse..

Local Customs

Mexicans have a strong heritage of catholicism and many are still deeply religious and..

Languages

Despite the fact that there are over 50 languages spoken throughout Mexico, Spanish is..

Transport Options

Many international travellers arrive in Mexico via the United States. If driving in from..

Local Food

Mexican cuisine is one of the most popular and commonly found cuisines in the world. But..

Local Timezones

Mexico uses Daylight Saving. Central Standard Time: GMT - 6 Daylight saving time (GMT..

Dutyfree Limits

Generally speaking, you may import goods that are for personal use. In addition, you may..

states of Mexico

Yucatan Peninsula Information

Jutting upwards like a thumb pointing at Florida, the Yucatan Peninsula in south east Mexico separates the Gulf of..

Baja Peninsula Information

The Baja Peninsula is a long narrow peninsula in the north west of Mexico which stretches 1200 kilometres or 775 miles..

Central Mexico Information

entral Mexico is one of the country’s richest regions in culture and natural beauty. Its territory extends from the..

Pacific Coast Information

Located in western Mexico, the Pacific coast region stretches across 1,700 kilometers (1,054 miles) of beaches..

The Gulf And The South Information

This region, which boasts some of the most amazing and diverse ecosystems on the planet, lies between two major bodies..

The North Information

The deserts and dunes of the north extend across the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Sonora, Durango, Nuevo Leon..

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Languages

Despite the fact that there are over 50 languages spoken throughout Mexico, Spanish is the dominant language and used for almost all official and casual communications throughout Mexico. The large variety of indigenous language is generally spoken in small communities of indigenous people, almost all of these will also be able to fluently communicate in Spanish. Some signage and spoken english may be experienced in tourist locations and near the borders but this is about it. Learning a few words of Spanish will go a long way to make any trip to Mexico a more pleasant experience.

The Country code is 52 but long-distance calls are very expensive.

As Roaming agreements exist with a few international mobile phone companies coverage is variable.

Internet is available in all regions, particularly the main tourist areas where internet cafes are common.

Post office hours are Mon-Fri 0900-1700. Some larger branches open on Saturday morning for a reduced range of services. In Mexico City, the Correo Mayor (main post office) opens Mon-Sat 0800-2100 and Sun 0800-1900.

Highlights of Mexico

Mexico City Information

Mexico City is located in the southern part of Mexico, roughly half way between the east and west coasts. The city is..

Cancun Information

Cancun is a planned paradise, and this is evident when travelling along its enormous costera (coastal road), where some..

Mayan Riviera Information

From the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula to the sandy and blue Bacalar Lagoon, the Riviera Maya is a destination..

Cabo San Lucas Information

Cabo San Lucas, or Los Cabos as it is commonly known, is situated at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula in north..

Isla Mujeres Information

Just 8 kilometres off the Yucatan peninsula, close to Cancun, is the lovely Isla Mujeres, or "Island of Women". A..

Playa del Carmen Information

Playa del Carmen, or just "Playa" as it is commonly known, is an ideallic and cosmopolitan beachside town on the..

Acapulco Information

The favorite escape of Mexico City inhabitants is a place that has many faces: from the most luxurious, represented by..

Merida Information

If there is a corner in Mexico that managed to capture the European splendor of the beginning of the 20th Century, it..

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