Nationals of many countries who intend to stay for less than 180 days for the purpose of..
Travel HealthMexico has some prevalent infectious diseases including hepatitis, typhoid, tuberculosis..
Local CurrencyThe currency of Mexico is the peso. It is divided into 100 centavos. Coins are issued in..
WeatherMexico is a large country and lies between two bodies of water, and had a diverse..
Local CustomsMexicans have a strong heritage of catholicism and many are still deeply religious and..
LanguagesDespite the fact that there are over 50 languages spoken throughout Mexico, Spanish is..
Transport OptionsMany international travellers arrive in Mexico via the United States. If driving in from..
Local FoodMexican cuisine is one of the most popular and commonly found cuisines in the world. But..
Local TimezonesMexico uses Daylight Saving. Central Standard Time: GMT - 6 Daylight saving time (GMT..
Dutyfree LimitsGenerally speaking, you may import goods that are for personal use. In addition, you may..
Jutting upwards like a thumb pointing at Florida, the Yucatan Peninsula in south east Mexico separates the Gulf of..
Baja Peninsula InformationThe Baja Peninsula is a long narrow peninsula in the north west of Mexico which stretches 1200 kilometres or 775 miles..
Central Mexico Informationentral Mexico is one of the country’s richest regions in culture and natural beauty. Its territory extends from the..
Pacific Coast InformationLocated in western Mexico, the Pacific coast region stretches across 1,700 kilometers (1,054 miles) of beaches..
The Gulf And The South InformationThis region, which boasts some of the most amazing and diverse ecosystems on the planet, lies between two major bodies..
The North InformationThe deserts and dunes of the north extend across the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Sonora, Durango, Nuevo Leon..
INDEX OF ALL states AND LOCATIONSThe currency of Mexico is the peso. It is divided into 100 centavos. Coins are issued in 5, 10 (steel), 20, 50 centavo (brass) and 1, 2, 5 (steel ring, brass centre), 10, 20, 50, and 100 peso (brass ring, steel or silver centre) denominations, however you will hardly ever see coins valued at more than 10 pesos or less than 50 centavos. Banknotes are produced in 20 (blue), 50 (pink-red), 100 (red), 200 (green), 500 (brown), and 1000 peso (purple and pink for the latest issue or just purple for older notes)
ATMs are easy to come by. Do not be surprised to find yourself with a fee for each withdrawal. ATMs in smaller towns can run out of money, so it is a good idea to plan ahead and not leave it to your last Peso to seek out further funds.
In some cases shopkeepers may examine your money and reject anything with rips, so be careful with it and keep it safe.
Mexico City is located in the southern part of Mexico, roughly half way between the east and west coasts. The city is..
Cancun InformationCancun is a planned paradise, and this is evident when travelling along its enormous costera (coastal road), where some..
Mayan Riviera InformationFrom the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula to the sandy and blue Bacalar Lagoon, the Riviera Maya is a destination..
Cabo San Lucas InformationCabo San Lucas, or Los Cabos as it is commonly known, is situated at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula in north..
Isla Mujeres InformationJust 8 kilometres off the Yucatan peninsula, close to Cancun, is the lovely Isla Mujeres, or "Island of Women". A..
Playa del Carmen InformationPlaya del Carmen, or just "Playa" as it is commonly known, is an ideallic and cosmopolitan beachside town on the..
Acapulco InformationThe favorite escape of Mexico City inhabitants is a place that has many faces: from the most luxurious, represented by..
Merida InformationIf 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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