Mexico has a reputation for colourful celebrations and festivals. Almost every month there is a national holiday or fiesta and each town celebrates the feast day of its' own patron saint. Some of the most ...
Mexican food in Europe as we know it, is actually Tex-Mex, from the border of Texas and Mexico, some 1500 km north. The level of hygiene in Mexico is almost equal to that of Europe, ...
Mexico is one of the most attractive destinations in Latin America. The area has a great diversity of landscapes and has a rich culture. Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. It is a high ...
Mexico now has more than 106 million inhabitants with about 25 million in the capital Mexico City alone. It is thus probably the most populous city in the world. The majority of the population (approximately 90%) ...
Catholicism continues to dominate religion in Mexico at almost 90%. The Spanish brought it over with them and pushed hard to convert as many indigenous people as possible. Some Mexicans have syncretized native traditions with ...
Employees working in restaurants and hotels earn little. You can ensure that their situation is a fraction eased by leaving a good tip. The directive is (at least if satisfactory service is provided) approximately € ...
climate:
Mexico has a tropical climate and temperatures are more dependent on the altitude than the time of the year, ranging between twenty to thirty degrees from the highlands to the coast. There are only two ...
visa:
You do not currently need a visa to enter Mexico as a tourist. You only need a tourist card which can be completed on board your flight or at border crossings. It is a good ...
post:
There is a fairly efficient postal system in Mexico. If you want to make sure that your mail arrives, and within a reasonable time, give your own letters and cards to the post office (correo). ...
Travellers to Mexico who take the usual level of care of their hygiene and skin care are unlikely to encounter any health problems. However, below are a couple of issues that should be considered:
Food and ...
This trip is partly spent in tropical lowland and partly by the mountains where there is a temperate climate with some cold nights. Therefore, take thin cotton clothes. For evening, a high-necked T-shirt with long ...
The Mexican currency is the peso (MXN). In May 2012 was the value of € 1 equal to 17.2 pesos. For the current exchange rate you should look at www.oanda.com.
The banks at the airport can easily ...
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