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Obtaining Travel Information on
Mexico
For general and specific travel and tourism information
about Mexico, visit the Mexican
Government Tourism Office or call 1-800-482-9832.
For health and safety information, read the Department of State's information sheet on Mexico.
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CANADA:
Quebec - One Place Ville Marie, Suite 1526, Montreal,
Quebec, H3B 2B5. Tel: (514) 871-1052, Fax: (514) 871-3825.
Ontario - 2 Bloor Street West, Suite 1801, Toronto,
Ontario, M4W 3E2. Tel: (416) 925-0704, Fax: (416) 925-6061
British Columbia - 999 W. Hastings St., Suite #1610,
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1M3. Tel: (604) 669-2845, Fax: (604)
669-3498
Or, call
1-800-44-MEXICO from anywhere in Canada.
ARGENTINA - Mexican Government Tourism Office in
Argentina. Larrea No. 1230, 1117 Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA. Tel: (541)
821-71-70 or 825-75-66, Fax: (541) 821-72-51
ENGLAND - Mexican Government Tourism Office in
England. 60/61 Trafalgar Square, 3rd. Floor, London, WC2N 5DS
ENGLAND. Tel: (44-171) 839-3177 or 734-1058, Fax: (44-171) 930-9202
FRANCE - Mexican Government Tourism Office in France. 4 Rue
Notre Dame Des Victories, 75002 Paris, FRANCE. Tel: (331) 42-86-56-30,
Fax: (331) 42-86-05-80
GERMANY - Mexican
Government Tourism Office in Germany. Weisenhuettenplatz 26,
D60329 Frankfurt, GERMANY. Tel: (4969) 25-24-13 or 25-35-41, Fax: (4969)
25-37-55
ITALY - Mexican Government
Tourism Office in Italy. Via Barberini 3, 00187 Rome, ITALY. Tel:
(396) 487-2182 or 482-7160, Fax: (396) 482-3630
JAPAN - Mexican Government Tourism Office in Japan. 2-15-1
Nagata-Cho Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, 100 JAPAN. Tel: (813) 580-2962, Fax: (813)
581-5539
SPAIN - Mexican Government Tourism Office in Spain. Calle
Velázquez 126, Madrid 28006, SPAIN. Tel: (341) 561-3520, Fax: (341)
411-0759
UNITED STATES:
Entry Requirements
United States Citizens
A valid passport and Tourist Card are the
standard acceptable travel documents. However, if you're an American
or Canadian citizen, the following items are also acceptable:
- An original birth certificate
- U.S. naturalization papers
- A notarized affidavit of citizenship
- A valid voter registration card
Each of these must be accompanied by a photo ID such as a valid
Driver's License.
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Travelers from Europe
Contact the Mexican Consulate or airline on which you will be flying
into Mexico for entrance details as regulations change periodically.
At a minimum, foreign citizens will need a valid passport. Some
nationalities are required to obtain a consular visa from the Mexican
Consulate.
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Language
Spanish in Mexico
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Travel
Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We
discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out.
TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference
point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide
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Weather
Mexico is made up of several different
regions which has its own type of seasonal weather and climate with
the altitude and terrain dictating what the weather will be like.
Generally, rains fall and temperatures rise from June through October,
leaving November through May as the more temperate, drier season.
Here's a regional climate overview:
- Northern Baja California
This region resembles Southern California: mild winters, warm & dry summers,
little rain. Annual average temperature is about 68 degrees F.
- Southern Baja California
Mostly Subtropical with, cool winter evenings, low humidity, and wonderful sea
breezes. Annual average temperature is actually about 77 degrees F. But,
in the summer, it can get very HOT! But, it is
generally cooler on the Pacific side.
- Northwest Coast
Similar to Northern Baja, but with annual average temperatures of about 68
degrees F.
- West Coast
The West Coast is referred to as the "Mexican Riviera" with warm
tropical weather year round. Warm dry days and comfortable balmy evenings from
November through May, and a rainy season from June through October. Annual
average temperature is about 77 degrees F.
- Central Plateau
The Central Plateau, located at a higher elevation, has pleasant spring-like
conditions mostly year round with frequent rain from June through September. In
the winter you should have a light jacket or sweater as the evenings can be
quite cool. Annual average temperature is about 65 degrees F.
- The Yucatan Peninsula
In this region, with its proximity to the coast, is normally high in humidity,
particularly during the summer. The Gulf and Caribbean areas stay cooler
due to trade winds. But the interior jungle areas are humid, with much
higher temperatures. You can expect frequent rainfall from April through May and
September through January. Winters are very pleasant. Annual average temperature
is about 80 degrees F.
- The Gulf Coast
Somewhat humid with warm temperatures and rainfall and cool northerly winds from
September through February. Annual average temperature is about 72 degrees F.
Money Matters
The Peso is the
currency of Mexico. While most businesses will accept foreign currency,
especially US dollars, using pesos is your best bet. Foreign currency can be
exchanged at one of many casas de cambio (exchange houses).
Mexican banking hours are normally Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 P.M. however for money exchange the hours time are normally from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Casas de cambio are open later than most banks and they generally offer quicker service.
Credit cards are widely accepted, with Visa, MasterCard, and American Express being the most popular.
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Best Time to Visit
There are basically three tourist times for Mexico --
High, Swing or Low. If you are coming from Northern areas, you probably consider
winter the only time to visit. However, persons from others areas of North
America and Europe find the rest of the year equally enjoyable. They also find
it quite a bit more affordable. The difference between a High Season vacation
and a Swing or Low, may be as little as one day and it could save you hundreds
of dollars. Other vacationers just prefer the country when there are fewer
tourists.
Using the
Telephone in Mexico
Dial 02 for calls within Mexico. For long distance calls, which you can
make from just about any public phone in Mexico, look for a sign with a
telephone symbol that say "larga distancia." Here are some tips
for telephoning from Mexico: Dial 09 to make a long distance or international call from a public
phone.
To dial direct to the U.S - Dial: 95 + Area Code +
Phone Number.
Collect or person-to-person - Dial 96 + Area Code + Phone Number.
Worldwide direct - Dial: 98 + Country + Area Code + Phone
Number.
Collect or person-to-person - Dial: 99 + Country + Area Code
+ Phone Number.
For direct calls within Mexico - dial: 91 + Area Code +
Phone Number.
For collect or person-to-person - dial: 92 + Area Code+
Phone Number.
Remember, A charge is normally added to international calls when
you are calling from your hotel. Make collect calls or bill the call to your
international telephone calling card. Ask your hotel operator about their charge
or fee policies before placing a calI. I normally find a public phone and
dial from it.
Also, if
you need a calling card while in
Mexico, check out the AccuLinQ
Calling Card-
Finally, a calling card that can be used in the U.S. AND in Mexico.
The AccuLinQ
Calling Card calling card offers rates of 8.9 cents per minute US domestic, 88.9 cents per minute from Mexico to the
US, billed directly to your credit card.
Tipping
Tips in Mexico are normally about 15%. In general, tip those service
people (hotel maids, bellhops, waiters) that you normally would when traveling
elsewhere. Usually, you are not expected to tip a taxi driver.
However, it is customary to tip your gas station attendant.
Mexico Business Etiquette and Culture - An excellent
guide to business culture and etiquette in Mexico.
Executive Planet™
provides valuable tips on business etiquette, customs and protocol for doing
business worldwide. Our guides are co-authored by experts in international
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This guide to Mexico business etiquette and culture covers many aspects of doing business in Mexico. It is our goal to provide practical, accurate, and up-to-date tips on Mexico business culture and etiquette, written by experts in business consulting in Mexico. We encourage visitors to leave questions or comments on our discussion boards, moderated by experts in intercultural training and business. Click On: Executive Planet - Mexico
This guide contains the following articles:
Let's Make a Deal - negotiating tactics, the value of connections, recommended
business card style and content, business card protocol, sitting and presenting
yourself in meetings, language for brochures and promotional material, pace of
business, preferred presentation styles, final agreements, thinking styles,
adherence to company policy, and more on Mexico business culture . . .
Prosperous Entertaining - typical mealtimes throughout the day, best venues for
business entertaining, punctuality for social events, dinner table seating
etiquette, mealtime etiquette, importance of alcohol, toasting, guidelines for
hosting a banquet/social event, what foods should be served/avoided, accepting
and declining invitations, and more on Mexico business etiquette. . .
Appointment Alert! - typical vacation times, recommended appointment times,
length of the lunch hour, signals that indicate beginning or end of an
appointment, best arrival time (early, late, right on time), and more on Mexico
business culture. . . Gift Giving - recommended gifts, gifts to avoid, good and
bad colors for wrapping paper, how to present a gift to individuals and groups,
guidelines for receiving gifts, and more on Mexico business culture. . . First
Name or Title? - using titles such as 'Doctor', naming conventions to avoid,
when to use first names, and more. . . Public Behavior - how to greet strangers
and introduce yourself, the rules for men shaking hands with women, acceptable
demeanor, rules for eye contact, gestures/sayings to avoid, and more on Mexico
business culture. . . Business Dress - is dress modest, conservative, etc.,
specific dress requirements for men and women, what visitors should wear to
social functions, and more on Mexico business culture. . Conversation - welcome
and unwelcome topics of conversation, the role of compliments, the tone of voice
to be used, whether your hosts are physical or more reserved, and more on Mexico
business etiquette. For additional information, click on
http://www.executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=Mexico
2007 Travel Alert - Passports Needed for Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and Caribbean. Effective January 8, 2007, all travelers (including United States citizens) will be required to carry current passports to enter or re-enter the U.S. Click here for the State Department Summary. And, if you need a passport in a hurry, because you forgot to apply months ago when you should have and your trip is almost upon you, click on Passports In A Hurry!
