Mexico information
ℹ️ General Information about Mexico
About Mexico
Mexico uses 127V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.
The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish
Mexico uses the Mexican peso (symbol: $), code MXN.Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20 pesos. Peso is subdivided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 pesos and 50, 20, 10 and 5 centavos.
Automatic teller machines (local name: cajero automático or caja permanente) are common in Mexico. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Mexico is on average 5.9 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Mexico is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
You can buy a SIM card for about 356.71 MXN, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: AT&T, Movistar or Telcel. Mexico uses GSM mobile networks GSM 1900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Mexico upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Mexico, dial +, then 52 (the country code for Mexico), then the area code (without the initial 01) and the local number. For local calls within Mexico, start with the area code (with the initial 01). In the case above area code is 222 .
In Mexico you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph) on motorways, 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph) on expressways, 30-70 km/h (18-43 mph) in all built-up areas and 80-120 km/h (49-74 mph) on undivided highways.
💵 Budget travel for Mexico?
City
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Minimum price
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Maximum price
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---|---|---|
Mexico City
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$143.87
|
$533.80
|
Tapalpa
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$144.38
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$144.38
|
San Cristobal de las Casas
|
$415.35
|
$823.58
|
Valle de Bravo
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$144.89
|
$144.89
|
Ciudad Valles
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$434.16
|
$674.83
|
La Paz
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$805.78
|
$1,212.00
|
Playa del Carmen
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$1,520.00
|
$1,520.00
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Chihuahua
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$1,171.83
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$1,171.83
|
Los Mochis
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$1,171.83
|
$1,198.32
|
🕑 What time is it in Mexico?
15:45:34
16:45:34
17:45:34
🛂 Do I need visa for Mexico?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Mexico
🌤️ How is the weather in Mexico?
Temperatures in Mexico (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Mexico
📁 What regulations are in Mexico?
Health information
Import and export information
Import regulations
Tobacco:10 packs of cigarettes;
Tobacco:25 cigars; or
Tobacco:200g loose tobacco.
Alcohol:Currency of more than US$10,000 must be declared to customs.
Currency:Currency of more than US$10,000 must be declared to customs.
Other items:Personal goods such as clothing, toiletries, and baby strollers, electronics for personal use, sports equipment, toys, video games, camping equipment, and musical instruments.
Other items:Medicine for personal use.
Other items:Other goods to the value of US$500 if travelling by air or sea.
Other items:If travelling by land, travellers may import other goods to the value of US$300 during most of the year, and goods to the value of US$500 during the periods corresponding Paisano Program. For further information, please visitMerchandise you can enter in Mexico.
Narcotics.
Live predator fish.
Images that denigrate children.
Used clothing or footwear that is not part of your personal luggage.
Weapons and ammunition.
Pets require a zoosanitary certificate issued by theSecretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food.
Plants require a phytosanitary certificate issued by theSecretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food.
Food intended for human consumption must meet certain requirements. For further information, please visitKnow the food products that you can or cannot enter into Mexico.
Health regulations
Zika outbreaks have been reported in Mexico. Because of the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika while pregnant, women who are pregnant should not travel to Mexico. For further information on this recommendation, please visit the CDC Zika Virus in Mexico.
Chikungunya cases have been reported in Mexico. For further information, please visit the CDCChikungunya Advice.
Dengue is carried by insects that occur in Central America. For information on disease prevention, please visit the CDCInsect Protection Advice.
Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis) is spread by the faeces of insects found in Central America. For further information, please visit the CDCChagas Disease Advice.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a risk in Mexico. For further information, please visit the CDCTuberculosis Advice.