Tips de Viaje

• Bring a valid passport.
• Scan your passport and travel documents and e-mail them to yourself.
• Credit or debit cards are the most convenient way to access your money.
• You can hold up to an equivalent of $ 10,000 USD or travelers checks without declaration.
• Bring a small amount of cash (preferably in pesos), so you can pay for the taxi and tips.
• Try to confirm that cell phones are capable of roaming on GSM or 3G international networks.

• Rental Car (Have a valid driver’s license and a major credit card).
• Taxis (Official taxis). Recommended process to hire a taxi:
  1. The taxi service from the International Airports is reliable and authorized.
  2. Some hotels have their own taxi service.

• Peso (Mexican national currency).
• Exchanges houses are available at strategic places, such as airports and around town. Try to change money if possible at exchange houses located inside airports.
• Money exchange hours time are normally from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Mexican banks.
• Currency exchange offices usually offer better exchange rates than hotels and banks.

Mexico is made up of several different regions, each with its own type of seasonal weather, climate and altitude.

• From June through October rains fall and temperatures rise.
• From November to May weather is temperate and drier.
• The southern half of the country is fairly hot and humid from May to September while the interior of the country has a more temperate climate than the coasts.

• The voltage in Mexico is the same as in the U.S. and Canada.
• Mexico's plugs in and electricity system is the same as that of the USA: Two flat prongs and 120 V or 60 Hz.