Mexico travel information
Travelling in Mexico is relatively easy and cheap, provided you take a few precautions. It is a fascinating place bursting with architecture, culture, and great food. However, public transport can be slow and crowded, and there are some dangers you need to be aware of.
Street crime is a problem in Mexico, especially in Mexico City. Be careful at ATMs and do not display overt wealth as muggings and pickpocketings are fairly common. Some southern areas experience occasional separatist violence, so before you leave, check the latest situation at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website.
http://www.fco.gov.uk
The Footprint Guides website offers up-to-date warnings and advice for travellers to Mexico, as well as useful travel information, including practical advice for independent and budget travellers.
http://www.footprintguides.com/
Regarding health concerns and recommended vaccinations required for Mexico, the MD Travel Health site offers comprehensive information, and advice (updated daily) on a variety of health issues and precautions.
http://www.MDtravelhealth.com
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Essentials
Visas: Stays longer than 72 hours require a tourist card valid for 180 days.
Season: Enjoyable year round, October to May is the most pleasant time to visit.
Money: Peso – ATMs widely available, US dollars also accepted
Language: Spanish – English understood in tourist areas
Emergency #: Ambulance: 060