Trip Planning and Information
Essential information about Mexico, what you need to know before you go and tips for planning your trip.
Travel to Mexico
Here is some information you want to be sure to be aware of when planning a trip to Mexico.
Here is some information you want to be sure to be aware of when planning a trip to Mexico.
Mexico - Country Information
Basic facts about Mexico, including Mexico's geography, climate, government, population, currency and time zones.
Basic facts about Mexico, including Mexico's geography, climate, government, population, currency and time zones.
Destinations in Mexico
Photos and descriptions of some of the most important destinations in Mexico. Consult this listing to decide where to travel in Mexico.
Photos and descriptions of some of the most important destinations in Mexico. Consult this listing to decide where to travel in Mexico.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mexico
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) maintains a list of cultural and natural sites that are considered to be of outstanding universal value to humanity. Sites included on the list are under protection and preservation so that they may be enjoyed by the global community for years to come. Mexico has 25 cultural sites and 4 natural sites that are included o…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) maintains a list of cultural and natural sites that are considered to be of outstanding universal value to humanity. Sites included on the list are under protection and preservation so that they may be enjoyed by the global community for years to come. Mexico has 25 cultural sites and 4 natural sites that are included o…
The Weather in Mexico
Information about the weather, climate, and seasons in Mexico to help you decide when to travel and what to pack. Find details about rainy and dry seasons and the average temperatures of main Mexican destinations.
Information about the weather, climate, and seasons in Mexico to help you decide when to travel and what to pack. Find details about rainy and dry seasons and the average temperatures of main Mexican destinations.
Top Mexico Guidebooks
An essential item in your trip planning toolkit is a good guidebook. This list of Mexico guidebooks will help you choose the right one for you.
An essential item in your trip planning toolkit is a good guidebook. This list of Mexico guidebooks will help you choose the right one for you.
Readers favorite Mexico guidebooks - Best Mexican Guide books - Trave…
Our readers share their opinions about the best Mexico guidebooks on the market.
Our readers share their opinions about the best Mexico guidebooks on the market.
Mexican Money
Having some familiarity with Mexican currency before your arrival can help avoid confusion when it comes time to pay for purchases. These photos of Mexican bills in circulation will give you an idea of what Mexican money looks like.
Having some familiarity with Mexican currency before your arrival can help avoid confusion when it comes time to pay for purchases. These photos of Mexican bills in circulation will give you an idea of what Mexican money looks like.
Exchanging Money in Mexico
Find out what you need to know about exchanging your currency to Mexican pesos and the exchange rate for the Mexican peso.
Find out what you need to know about exchanging your currency to Mexican pesos and the exchange rate for the Mexican peso.
What is the tourist tax refund and how do I get one?
Find out about tax refunds for tourists to Mexico, see if you're eligible to receive a tax refund, and how to go about claiming your tax refund.
Find out about tax refunds for tourists to Mexico, see if you're eligible to receive a tax refund, and how to go about claiming your tax refund.
Spring Break in Mexico FAQ
Here are the most common questions I receive about spring break in Mexico. When is spring break? Is it safe to travel to Mexico for spring break?
Here are the most common questions I receive about spring break in Mexico. When is spring break? Is it safe to travel to Mexico for spring break?
Travel to Mexico with your Pet
Planning a trip to Mexico and want to take you pet? Find out the rules for entering Mexico with pets.
Planning a trip to Mexico and want to take you pet? Find out the rules for entering Mexico with pets.
Telephones in Mexico
This guide will give you the information you need to make and receive mexico phone calls, with information about country and area codes and some emergency numbers.
This guide will give you the information you need to make and receive mexico phone calls, with information about country and area codes and some emergency numbers.
Maps of Mexico
View maps and satellite images of Mexico.
View maps and satellite images of Mexico.
A Week in Mexico - Suggested Itineraries
Some suggested itineraries for a week-long Mexican vacation, combining colonial cities with beach resorts.
Some suggested itineraries for a week-long Mexican vacation, combining colonial cities with beach resorts.
Merida and Cancun: A One Week Itinerary
Merida and Cancun are located on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Here is a suggested itinerary for a week in Merida and Cancun.
Merida and Cancun are located on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Here is a suggested itinerary for a week in Merida and Cancun.
One Week in Oaxaca City and Huatulco
This one week itinerary highlights the best of Oaxaca state, with four days spent in Oaxaca City and three days at Huatulco beach resort.
This one week itinerary highlights the best of Oaxaca state, with four days spent in Oaxaca City and three days at Huatulco beach resort.
Dos and Don'ts for Mexico Travel
Find out what you should and shouldn't do for your Mexico vacation with these dos and don'ts.
Find out what you should and shouldn't do for your Mexico vacation with these dos and don'ts.
Mexico's Attractions
An overview of what to see and do in Mexico.
An overview of what to see and do in Mexico.
A Week in Mexico - Suggested Itineraries
Some suggested itineraries for a week-long Mexican vacation.
Some suggested itineraries for a week-long Mexican vacation.
Mexico Maps and Geography
Mexico's geography, topography and links to country maps.
Mexico's geography, topography and links to country maps.
Tips for Women Travelers to Mexico
These tips will help you stay safe and have a pleasant time during your Mexican vacation.
These tips will help you stay safe and have a pleasant time during your Mexican vacation.
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
Directory listing of the United States embassy and consulates in Mexico.
Directory listing of the United States embassy and consulates in Mexico.
Canadian Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
Directory listing of Canadian Embassy and Consulates of Canada in Mexico.
Directory listing of Canadian Embassy and Consulates of Canada in Mexico.
Daylight Saving Time in Mexico
Find out when to change your clock for Daylight Saving Time in Mexico, called "horario de verano" in Mexico.
Find out when to change your clock for Daylight Saving Time in Mexico, called "horario de verano" in Mexico.
Do I have to speak Spanish to go to Mexico?
Before you go to Mexico FAQ.
Before you go to Mexico FAQ.
Visit Mexico
The Mexican Tourism Board's webpage.
The Mexican Tourism Board's webpage.
CIA World Factbook
This page from the World Factbook contains stats and general info about Mexico.
This page from the World Factbook contains stats and general info about Mexico.