North America

Mexico

Colorful life and rich culture
Capital:
Mexico City

Language

Spanish

Socket

Type A & B

Currency

Mexican peso (MXN)

Best time to travel

November-April

Mexico is a colorful country full of life, rich culture and warm hospitality. From ancient Maya ruins to dream Caribbean beaches, the country offers endless variety.

Attractions

Mexico City excites with the Zócalo, Frida Kahlo Museum and nearby Pyramids of Teotihuacán. Cancún and Riviera Maya offer paradisiacal beaches and Maya ruins like Chichen Itzá.

Playa del Carmen and Tulum perfectly combine beach and culture. Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific coast is authentically Mexican. Oaxaca is famous for its culinary scene and indigenous culture.

Tipping

Restaurants: 10-15% are common. All-inclusive hotels: $1-2 USD per service. Taxis: Rounding or 10%. Tour guides: $5-10 USD per day. Housekeeping: $1-2 USD per day. In tourist areas, tips are often given in USD.

Traffic Rules

Highway (Autopista): 110 km/h
Country roads: 80-90 km/h
Urban areas: 40-60 km/h
Residential areas: 20-30 km/h

Important: Traffic rules are often flexibly interpreted. Corruption at police checkpoints can occur - stay polite. Alcohol limit: 0.8 per thousand.

Currency & Payment

Mexico uses the Mexican Peso (MXN). US dollars are often accepted in tourist areas. Card payment is widespread in tourist areas, but cash is still important, especially outside resorts.

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Important Phone Numbers

Emergency: 911
Police: 066
Red Cross: 065
Angeles Verdes (Tourist Police): 078
Tourist Hotline: 01-800-903-9200

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