Mexico Travel Guide

• Mexico is a federal republic in the southern portion of North America.
• The official name of Mexico is the United Mexican States.
• Mexico is the 14th largest country by land area.
• National Day: 16th September.
• The national symbol of Mexico is the golden eagle which features prominently on the coat of arms.
• The national language of Mexico is Spanish.
• Mexico uses the Mexican peso, 1 USD = 21 MXN (2022)

Administrative division of Mexico

• Mexico is divided into 31 states + Mexico City.
• Each state is divided into municipalities.
• There are 2448 municipalities in Mexico

Mexico City is a special political division that belongs to the federation as a whole and not to a particular state. Before 2016 was known as the Federal District, its autonomy was previously limited relative to that of the states.

Mexico City is divided into 16 boroughs.

Places to visit in Mexico:

Mexico has a lot to offer as a holiday destination, including good value for money, a rich cultural heritage, and stunning scenery. Mexico has many must-see sites: nearly 5 million square kilometers of coastline, desert, rainforest, and mountains.

Mexico is a land of beauty, with high mountains and deep canyons, vast deserts, and dense tropical forests. Mexican culture is rich in history and traditions. Mexico is the product of a rich pre-Hispanic heritage and 3 centuries of Spanish rule.

Mexico is also known by:

• Pre-Columbian archaeological zones
• Resorts & Beaches
• Natural areas
• Mexican street food
• Mayan ancient ruins & pyramids
• Mariachi & musica ranchera
• The Day of the Dead
• Mexico is home to Tequila, Mezcal, and Corona beer

The best time to visit Mexico is between December and April when there is no rain.

The coolest months are between December and February, while the wet season begins in the south in May and lasts until October. A heavy shower during this period usually clears the increased humidity before it builds up again.

The Caribbean coast can be affected by the hurricane season, which runs from June to November. The official hurricane season in Mexico arises at the start of June and at the end of November and the highest risk of hurricanes is between September and October.

The coolest months in Mexico tend to vary by region, but as a general rule of thumb, the rainy season runs from May to September.

Mexico is a very large country, and many areas are safe to visit. Hundreds of thousands of travelers visit Mexico annually, and most of these visitors never become crime victims.

In most parts of Mexico, tourists need only exercise the caution they would in any vacation spot – pay attention to its surroundings, wear a money belt, and avoid dark and deserted areas – to avoid becoming crime victims.

Street crime is an issue in many parts of Mexico. Take standard precautions, such as wearing a money belt or neck pouch, to safeguard your travel money, passport, and credit cards.

You better must use apps like Lyft or Uber or order taxis at government-regulated taxi stands to obtain on-demand transportation services, and they are forbidden to travel from one city to another by road at night.

In light of escalating drug-related crime in Mexico’s big border cities, you better avoid Ciudad Juarez, Nogales, and Tijuana.

The US State Department has classified five regions of Mexico as unsafe for tourists: Colima, Guerrero, Michoacán, Sinaloa, and Tamaulipas.

But despite these warnings, the same US State Department’s website has classified Mexico in general as Country Level 2, the same level that has been awarded to countries such as France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

Plan an itinerary that skips known trouble spots, and be aware of your surroundings during your trip.

• The Mystery & Origin of the Maya Culture
• Colonial experience
• The fascinating encounter between history & modern-day Mexico

Suggested travel routes:

• Colonial Mexico tour
• Yucatan Peninsula tour
• Central and Southern Mexico tour
• Colonial Mexico and Yucatan
• and more

You can dial 078 from any phone, where you can find free information about tourist attractions, airports, travel agencies, car rental companies, embassies and consulates, fairs and exhibitions, hotels, hospitals, financial services, migratory and other issues.

Or dial the toll-free (in Mexico) number 01-800-006-8839.

You can also request information at SECTUR

Emergency numbers

General Information: 040 (not free)

National Emergency Service: 911

Radio Patrols: 066
Police (Emergency): 060
Civil Protection: +52(55)5683-2222
Anonymous Complaint: 089

Setravi (Transport Mobility): +52(55)5209-9913
Road Emergency: 074

Cruz Roja: 065 o +52(55)5557-5757
Firefighters: 068 o +52(55)5768-3700