Getting There:
The best way to get to Mexico is through air travel. Many of the smaller airports also have capacity for large planes and some international flights. A plethora of budget airlines have sprung up recently, although they do not fly to all destinations.
Climate: The coast and lowlands are hot and humid all year. The interior highlands are milder and drier, but can become freezing between December and February. Rainfall is scarce throughout most of the country.
Languages: Spanish is the official language (spoken by more than 90%). English is widely spoken. 8% speak indigenous languages, of which Nátinate is most common.
Driving License: An International Driving Permit or a full national driving license is required. The minimum driving age is 18. Check insurance is included in hire-car agreements.
Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60Hz. American two-pin (flat) plugs are usual.
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN; symbol M$) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of M$1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of M$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 centavos.
Passports: Passports must be valid for a minimum of six months and required by all foreign nationals.
Visas: All visitors must hold a tourist card (FMT form), which is issued free of charge and obtainable from airlines, Mexican Consulates, Mexican international airports and border crossing points.
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