Mexico Travel Guide 🇲🇽
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Mexico — beaches, ruins, food, visas, budget & safety
🌤 Live Weather — Mexico City
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Mexico City
🌆 Largest City Mexico City
💱 Currency Mexican Peso (MXN)
🗣 Language Spanish
⏱ Time Zones GMT-5 to GMT-8
🔌 Plug Type Type A & B — 127V
Famous for: Cancun · Mayan Ruins · Tacos · Beaches · Colonial Cities · Cenotes · Street Food
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free / Visa-on-arrival (many nationalities) Tourist Card (FMM) Passport valid 6+ months Return ticket may be required- Immigration may ask for hotel & funds proof
- Keep FMM slip safe — required when exiting
- Overstays may incur fines
Always verify your allowed stay duration on arrival stamp.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Nov–Mar Best sightseeing & beaches
☀️ Apr–Jun Warm temperatures
🍂 Jul–Sep Rain showers · cheaper stays
🎉 Dec–Jan Peak holiday season
Hurricanes may affect Caribbean coast during late summer.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — MXN 900–1,300 / ₹4,500–₹6,600 / $55–75 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — MXN 1,800–3,000 / ₹9,200–₹15,300 / $100–165 per day
- 👑 Luxury — MXN 5,000+ / ₹25,500+ / $275+ per day
Cancun & Tulum are significantly more expensive than inland cities.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Mexico City Cancun Tulum Chichen Itza Playa del Carmen Oaxaca Guadalajara🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights connect long distances
- Intercity luxury buses are common
- Metro available in Mexico City
- Uber & taxis widely available
Avoid unlicensed taxis — use official stands or ride-hailing apps.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Telcel · AT&T · Movistar
- Tourist SIMs available at airports
- Good 4G coverage in major regions
- Wi-Fi widely available in cafés
Some remote coastal towns may have weak coverage.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards accepted in hotels & malls
- Cash preferred in markets & street vendors
- ATMs widely available
- Restaurant tipping common (10–15%)
Carry small change for buses & local food stalls.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Tacos & Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Guacamole
- Enchiladas
- Churros & Mexican desserts
Street food is popular — choose busy & hygienic vendors.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Día de los Muertos
- Carnival
- Independence Day
- Mariachi & Cultural Festivals
🛡 Safety & Common Scams
- Avoid isolated areas late at night
- Beware fake tour sellers
- Use hotel safes for passports
Tourist regions are generally safe with normal precautions.
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Greetings are warm & friendly
- Respect cultural & religious sites
- Bargaining common in markets
- Meal times are social
🎒 What to Pack
- Light tropical clothing
- Sunscreen & hat
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Universal adapter
Coastal regions are humid — carry breathable clothing.
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical & desert mix
- Warm year-round
- Rainy season in summer
- Cooler at high altitudes
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Mexico City · Zócalo · Historic Center
- Day 2 — Teotihuacan Pyramids
- Day 3 — Fly to Cancun
- Day 4 — Chichen Itza & Cenote visit
- Day 5 — Tulum beach & ruins
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 911
👮 Police 911
🔥 Fire 911
🧳 Tourist Help Local assistance desks
❓ FAQs
Is Mexico expensive?
Resort areas are costlier than inland cities.
Can I drink tap water?
No — bottled water is recommended.
Is English widely spoken?
Yes in major tourist destinations.
Is Mexico safe for tourists?
Yes — popular areas are generally safe.
🎟 Tours & Activities in Mexico
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