Visa:

The people from the following countries and regions must obtain a visa to enter Mexico. Those that have a valid, in force visa from The United States of America, and those who are identified as legal, permanent residents in The United States of America, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and the countries integrating the Schengen space may travel to Mexico without a visa. You can apply for a visa in any of the 130 consulates of Mexico throughout the world.

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Vaccines:

Mandatory Vaccines:

There are currently no mandatory vaccines required to enter Mexico.

The World Health Organization – WHO, (http://www.who.int/en/), offers up to date information regarding what vaccines are recommended before any trip. In case of coming from the United States, you can also consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC, (http://www.cdc.gov/)

Safety

Tourists in Mexico generally don`t have any safety issues, However we recommend following basic safety measures when traveling anywhere.

Make two copies of the identification page of your passport.
Leave one copy at home with your relatives and take the other and keep it separate from your passport.
In case of loss or theft this will help you expedite the process of a new one.
It is advisable to leave a copy of your travel plan with your friends or family at home in case of an emergency.
Avoid displaying expensive clothes or jewelry that might attract unwanted attention.
Do not carry large amounts of cash or credit cards with you.
Do not walk around dark areas at night, especially in the cities.
Hire cabs stationed at the airport or bus stations exclusively.
Find out what areas are considered dangerous and try to avoid them.
When traveling by car make sure that your vehicle is in good condition and has a spare tire.
Don´t drive when you’re tired and comply with the signs and regulations. Use sunscreen or sun tanning lotion when exposed to too much sun.

Communication:

How to dial to Mexico from the United States or Canada:

011	011 - US exit code; must be dialed first for all international calls made from the USA or Canada
52	country code for Mexico
Area code	2 - 3 digit area codes
Phone number	7 - 8 digits; area code + number total 10 digits

Example: 011+52+376+7663145

If you want to dial a Cellphone number from the United States or Canada

011	011 - US exit code; must be dialed first for all international calls made from the USA or Canada
52	country code for Mexico
dial 1 +
Area code	2 - 3 digit area codes
Phone number	7 - 8 digits; area code + number total 10 digits

How to dial from Mexico:

00	Mexico exit code; must be dialed first for all international calls made from the USA or Canada
1	country code for United States and Canada (Substitute for desired country code)
Area code	2 - 3 digit area code
Phone number

Example (Berkeley): 001+510+ phone numbe

How to dial within Mexico for a national long distance:

01	National exit code
Area code	2 - 3 digit area codes
Phone number	7 - 8 digits; area code + number total 10 digits

*If making a call within the same city, just dial the phone number directly.

Yellow Pages:

Area Code List:

Climate

In general Mexico´s climate is very pleasant, with a yearly average temperature of 19.5°C or 67.1°F. During the months from May to September however, (especially in coastal and southern Mexico), the climate gets a little warmer and more humid, but is still enjoyable.

June, July and mid-December through mid-January is the time when we have the most tourism. Mexicans also travel a lot during Holy Week and Easter (March-April). Another popular date is Spring Break, (from late February to April), in which the Mexican beaches are full of young foreigners waiting to party. If you do not like crowds and prefer the tranquility we encourage you to select dates between September and December.