It is a sovereign country located in the southern part of North America and the third largest in area in Latin America. Its coasts border to the west with the Pacific Ocean and to the east with the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, totaling 9,330 kilometers of coastline. Human presence in Mexico dates back 30,000 years. According to the World Tourism Organization, Mexico was the main tourist destination in Latin America and the third most visited in the world in 2020, this is due to its 35 cultural or natural places that are considered World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. It is also one of the countries with the greatest diversity of climates in the world, home to 10-12% of the world's biodiversity and is home to more than 12,000 endemic species. It was the home of the Mayan culture, a civilization that lasted for millennia and developed exquisite art and architecture, the most advanced writing system in the New World along with much literature, as well as astronomical and mathematical knowledge. Among the latter, the use of a more precise calendar than that used in Europe at the time stands out, and it is one of the pioneer civilizations in the use of the number zero. In Mexico you can visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World, Chichén Itzá, one of the main Mayan archaeological sites located on the Yucatán Peninsula.

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Useful information for traveling to Mexico

To travel to Mexico for stays of a maximum of 30 days, you will only need a valid passport, with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of return.

The official language of Mexico is Spanish, spoken by 90% of Mexicans. The indigenous languages of the Aztecs, Mayans and other tribes are also spoken throughout the country.

The predominant religion in Mexico is Catholic, with almost 79% of the population, then Protestant with 8% and the rest are people who do not profess any religion.

Mexico is a country with great climatic diversity. The situation of the country places it in two very different areas, separated by the Tropic of Cancer, a tropical zone and a temperate zone. In this way, it is possible to find cold high mountain climates a few hundred kilometers from the hottest climates of the coastal plain. The average temperature in the country is about 19oC.

No vaccination is required for travelers from Europe.

The official currency of Mexico is the Mexican peso, it is divided into 100 cents. Currently in circulation there are coins of 10, 20 and 50 centavos and 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 pesos; and bills of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 pesos. €1 is equivalent to approximately 19 Mexican pesos.

Debit or credit cards can be used to pay in hotels, restaurants, stores, supermarkets, etc.

The common voltage is 127 V. The plugs and sockets are type A / B. It is advisable to carry a travel adapter.

In Mexico there are all known means of transportation. In Mexico City there is a special transportation called Metrobús, a fast bus that travels on a 125-kilometer network.

The time zone of Mexico is GMT-06:00.

In 2005, Mexico presented the candidacy of its gastronomy to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site, being the first time that a country had presented its gastronomic tradition for this purpose. In the first instance the result was negative, but finally on November 16 it was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The origin of current Mexican cuisine is established during Spanish colonization, being a mixture of the foods of Spain and the native Indians. The best-known products of its gastronomy are: corn, chili, beans, pumpkins, avocados, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, cocoa, turkey, tacos, quesadillas; and drinks such as tequila, mezcal and margaritas.

To travel to Mexico it is advisable to bring a mosquito repellent either in spray or bracelet, a microfiber towel, comfortable cotton clothing, fresh t-shirts and pants, and warm clothing to visit tourist sites at altitude.