Practical Travel Tips for Mexico

Before your trip

• Make sure your passport remains valid throughout your stay in Mexico.

Do I Need a Visa? 

Mexico maintains visa waiver agreements with over 60 countries worldwide. Citizens from countries such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Canada, the United States, or Spain, for example, do not need a visa to enter Mexico for tourism purposes.

Safety Tips

• Always check service providers’ credentials, check their fares, and use reputable operators.
• Be aware of where you are and keep an eye on your belongings.
• Average taxi fares for 4 passengers from the Cancún airport to the hotel zone is MXN $500 pesos. From Cancún to Playa del Carmen it is $1,240 MXN.
• Get in-depth information about where you’ll be staying.

Keep in Mind

• Plan the activities you want to do, check out iconic sites, their opening hours, and travel times. You’ll find unique experiences like visiting archeological sites, cenotes, nature parks, golf courses, and destinations for discovering underwater life and water sports, along with a wide range of nightlife hot spots.
• Take licensed tours and use certified guides, especially when visiting archeological sites. But their services are required for many activities.
• If you’re a student or teacher, bring your ID as some museums and archeological sites offer discounts.
• Research the weather conditions for the time you plan to travel. The average annual temperature in the Caribbean is around 80 °F in the summer with highs in the 90s. In the winter, temperatures can fall to 60°F. But the weather can be unpredictable any time of year.
• Don’t carry more than you need; you can buy what you’re missing in Mexico at good prices.
• Check the local time, as it’s not always the same throughout the country.
• If you’re traveling from Europe, remember to bring plug adapters. The voltage in Mexico is 110 volts at 60 Hz, and plug shapes are different.
• Avoid drinking tap water; it’s not potable in Mexico. It’s better to buy bottled water.
• While most places accept cards and dollars, it’s good to carry some cash in the local currency.