Mexico
A world of it's own
Information -
Over 133 million people reside in Mexico with around 9 million in Mexico City. Mexico is predominantly Christian at around 91% with 78% of the population Roman Catholic.
QUICK FACTS:
Currency: Mexican Peso
Language: Spanish
Visa: Traveller’s from many countries may get a visa free arrangement of up to 180 days, check with the Mexican governement for your own circumstances.
Power: 127 volts AC. Plug types A & B
Safety: Mexico is generally safe within the main tourist areas and well travelled hubs but certain states are best avoided. Check with your own government’s travel advise line before travelling.
TRANSPORT:
Mexico has a good network of long distance bus routes and also some low cost airlines to major hubs. Local transport within town you can use Collectivo – 12 seater bus’s or ride sharing apps like Uber.
FESTIVALS:
Cinco de Mayo – May
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) – Oct/Nov
Fiesta de Santa Cecilia – Nov
Grito de Dolores (Independence Day) – Dec
Planning
Weather is very localized in Mexico due to the varied heights above sea level and other factors.
The dry and mild season runs from November to April, while the hot, humid rainy season lasts from May to October. The Atlantic and Pacific coasts also experience hurricane season from June through November.
Packing: A layered approach is best if you plan to visit more than one climate zone – ie Mexico City and Cancun as you will be going from high elevation to tropical coastal.
BUDGET:
Accommodation:-
Dorm beds/Backpacker hostels – 260 to 520 MXN per night
Basic Double Beds with air cond – 520 to 1040 MXN per night
Mid range Double – 1040 to 1600 MXN per night
Luxury upwards of 2000 MXN and going much higher especially in tourist areas like Cozumel in high season.
Food:-
Stalls – 20 to 100 MXN
Local restaurants – 100 to 300 MXN
Resort or similar – 300 – 1000 MXN
Transport:-
Car hire – from 500 MXN per day
Long Distance bus from 400 MXN depending on level of comfort and route.
Short distance town Uber average 80 MXN
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An interesting start to our Mexican journey. A long delay to Gatwick and a rental car that was overheating in the traffic jams and bleeping
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An interesting start to our Mexican journey. A long delay to Gatwick and a rental car that was overheating in the traffic jams and bleeping
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