In the first of our new series of Quick Reference Guides, we take a look at Mexico, a beautiful country with so much to offer the visitor.
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- Passport, no visa required
- MEDICAL:
- Very few – avoid tap water and uncooked street foods
- LANGUAGE:
- Spanish
- MONEY:
- Mexican Peso (MXP) – US$1 = MXP17 as of August, 2015
- WHERE TO GO:
- WHEN TO GO:
- Best Weather – October to April
- Most Affordable – May to November
- TIPPING:
- Restaurant – 10-15%
- Bartenders – MXP10-20 per drink
- Porters – MXP10-20 per bag
- Tour Guide – MXP200 per day
- Tour Guide – MXP200 per day
- Taxi Driver – None
- FOODS TO TRY:
- Mole Poblano
- Chilaquiles
- Tamales
- Empanadas
- Cochinita Pibil
- BASIC SPANISH:
- Hello – Hola
- Goodbye – Adios
- Please -Por favor
- Thank you – Gracias
- Excuse me -Perdon
- Yes -Si
- No – No
- Speak English? – Hablas Ingles?
We offer private, guided luxury tours to Mexico and beyond. Contact one of our travel professionals for a free, no-obligation quote.
