Mexico
Capital: Mexico City 
Time zone: three time zones.
Mexico time: is 8 hours behind Kiev time, from the last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October is 9 hours behind, Pacific coast is 10 hours behind
Public holiday: Independence Day from Spain
Currency: Mexican peso
Geography
Climate
Population
Language
Religion
Currency
Customs regulations
Transport
Electricity
Store hours
Tipping
Sights
Geography
State with total area 1, 95 sq km is located in North America, occupying its central part. It is bordered on the north and on the east by the United States, on the southeast by Belize and Guatemala. Mexico is washed by Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea on the east and by the Pacific Ocean on the west.
The whole series of islands in Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea belong to Mexico.
The majority part of the country is hilly and occupied with mountain ranges of Mexican plateau, the Sierra Madre and The Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. The highest elevations: Pico de Orizaba (5,700 m), Popocatépetl (5,452 m) and others. Volcanic activity is high enough. Earthquakes are frequently.
Climate
Mexico has a subtropical climate in the north and tropical in the south. In the Mexican plateau area is colder (+2 in winter time and + 15 in summer), than in the coastal areas where all year round temperature is + 20.
Mexico generally has two seasons: dry and rainy. The rainy season is from June to September, while the dry season is from November to April. The coolest months are usually on December to February. Winds from the North make the inland regions downright chilling, even freezing. Average rainfall totals are between 100 and 3,000 millimeters.
Mexico lies squarely within the hurricane belt, and all regions of both coasts are susceptible to these storms.
Population
Mexico has a population of 100, 3 inhabitants, with an ethnic composition of 60% mestizo, 30% Indian, 9% European and 1% other.
Language
The official language of Mexico is Spanish and it has over 59 Indian languages. Many people employed in the tourism industry understand Basic English.
Religion
Almost 97 percent of Mexicans are Roman Catholic, and the Catholic Church continues to play an
important role in the nation's cultural life and the attitudes of its people.
Currency
Mexico’s New Peso (MXP), is equal to 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 pesos. Coins are in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 pesos and 5, 10, 20 and 50 centavos.
Banks are generally open weekdays 9 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. (a few are also open till 24:00 or 01:00), Saturdays 9 a.m. to 14:00 p.m., Sunday is not working day.
Some banks in pleasure resorts open weekdays 4 to 6 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m and. Sundays 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Traveler's checks in U.S. dollars issued by well-known banks or travel organizations are accepted at many hotels and banks. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted by many establishments and at many ATMs. Travelers should use only one credit card for expenses. Travelers to Mexico may only exchange currency at authorized banks.
Customs regulations
Import of foreign currency is not limited (must be declared upon arrival), Import of local currency (Nuevo Peso - MXN) is allowed up to an equivalent of NP$ 5.000
Travelers may import:
Up to 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g of pipe tobacco for all persons over 18 years of age
Alcohol limited to 3 liters of wine or spirits for all persons over 18 years of age
Reasonable amount of perfume or eau-de-cologne and lotions for personal use
A photo, movie or video camera: One additional camera may be brought in by passengers residing outside of Mexico
12 rolls of film or videocassettes
Goods up to US$300
All foreign visitors bringing gifts to friends and relatives in Mexico should come prepared to demonstrate to Mexican customs the origin and the value of the gifts. Televisions, video cassette players, computers, bicycles or any electronic item valued at $50.00 U.S. currency or more must be declared to Mexican customs. Any foreign visitor carrying such items should enter the "Merchandise to Declare" lane at the first customs checkpoint. They should have the receipt for the gift's purchase and should be prepared to pay any assessed duty. Failure to do so may result in the seizure of the goods as contraband, plus the seizure of the vehicle in which the goods are traveling for attempted smuggling. The recovery
of the seized vehicle involves the payment of substantial fines and attorney's fees.
Travelers may freely export alcohol and tobacco products. Exportation of archaeological relics is prohibited
Transport
Speed limits can vary depending on terrain conditions. The speed limit in some cities is from 20 km/h and 110 km/h in expressways. Most large roads are well paved. The expressways are, for the most part, toll roads or “cuota”. Non-toll roads are referred to as “libre”, free-roads).
The fillings stations meet often enough, but quality of petrol is lower than in Europe and USA, and unleaded petrol is rare.
It is a quite difficult to find car parking place in Mexico. No parking places are marked with the letter of "E", strikethrough line. Cars in no parking place will be tow off and to return it you will be required to pay a fine.
There is an environmental program, called Hoy No Circula ("Not To Run Today," or "One Day without a Car"), whereby only vehicles with certain ending numbers on their license plates are allowed to circulate on certain days, in an attempt to cut down on pollution and traffic congestion.
It is necessary to be careful during “rush hours” (7-9 morning, 13-15 and 17-19 evenings), and also on busy roads.
Electricity
110/127 volts AC, 60Hz. American two-pin (flat) plugs are usual.
Store hours
Store hours are generally weekdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m-10 a.m. to 7 or 10 p.m. with a two-hour lunch break (siesta) from about 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday is non working day.
Tipping
In Mexico, tipping is very common and expected, but there are no fixed rules for the amount of the tip. If someone is providing an extra service or favor for you, a tip would be expected and welcome. The normal tip amount is 10% of the bill.
Sights
Merida is a beautiful city in the heart of the Yucatan with fantastic examples of Spanish colonial architecture and with the most ancient cathedrals in South America.
Chichén-Itzá
The ceremonial city of Chichén-Itzá was built over 1,000 years ago, but the Mayan magic still draws crowds. Each spring and autumn equinox, shadows show Kukulcan (the snake) working his way up the steps.
Uxmal is the city-state of Puuk country. Here you will see: House of Turtles, Pigeon House, Pyramid of the Magician
Teotihuacán
The ‘city where the Gods are born', 48km (30 miles) northeast of Mexico City, boasts the ruins of an imperial centre that matched ancient Rome and peaked around the same time. The Pyramid of the Sun is the fourth largest in the world
Obligatory visit Xcaret National Park. It is the opportunity to swim with the trained dolphins, ride a boat in the underground river, and go through selva to the pink flamingos.
It is worth to Visit Cozumel Island. Cozumel is considered by many as the finest dive destination in the Atlantic. The reefs of Cozumel are part of the second largest reef system in the world.
Also visit the Island of Women.
He a lot of things to do, like: to see sights, swim, Latin-American dances, and drink the best tequila in the World.
[Tags: Tours to Mexico]
Туры в Мексику (Russian version)
Time zone: three time zones.
Mexico time: is 8 hours behind Kiev time, from the last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October is 9 hours behind, Pacific coast is 10 hours behind
Public holiday: Independence Day from Spain
Currency: Mexican peso
Geography
Climate
Population
Language
Religion
Currency
Customs regulations
Transport
Electricity
Store hours
Tipping
Sights
Geography
State with total area 1, 95 sq km is located in North America, occupying its central part. It is bordered on the north and on the east by the United States, on the southeast by Belize and Guatemala. Mexico is washed by Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea on the east and by the Pacific Ocean on the west.
The whole series of islands in Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea belong to Mexico.
The majority part of the country is hilly and occupied with mountain ranges of Mexican plateau, the Sierra Madre and The Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. The highest elevations: Pico de Orizaba (5,700 m), Popocatépetl (5,452 m) and others. Volcanic activity is high enough. Earthquakes are frequently.Climate
Mexico has a subtropical climate in the north and tropical in the south. In the Mexican plateau area is colder (+2 in winter time and + 15 in summer), than in the coastal areas where all year round temperature is + 20.
Mexico generally has two seasons: dry and rainy. The rainy season is from June to September, while the dry season is from November to April. The coolest months are usually on December to February. Winds from the North make the inland regions downright chilling, even freezing. Average rainfall totals are between 100 and 3,000 millimeters.
Mexico lies squarely within the hurricane belt, and all regions of both coasts are susceptible to these storms.
Population
Mexico has a population of 100, 3 inhabitants, with an ethnic composition of 60% mestizo, 30% Indian, 9% European and 1% other.
Language
The official language of Mexico is Spanish and it has over 59 Indian languages. Many people employed in the tourism industry understand Basic English.
Religion
Almost 97 percent of Mexicans are Roman Catholic, and the Catholic Church continues to play an
important role in the nation's cultural life and the attitudes of its people.Currency
Mexico’s New Peso (MXP), is equal to 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 pesos. Coins are in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 pesos and 5, 10, 20 and 50 centavos.
Banks are generally open weekdays 9 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. (a few are also open till 24:00 or 01:00), Saturdays 9 a.m. to 14:00 p.m., Sunday is not working day.
Some banks in pleasure resorts open weekdays 4 to 6 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m and. Sundays 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Traveler's checks in U.S. dollars issued by well-known banks or travel organizations are accepted at many hotels and banks. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted by many establishments and at many ATMs. Travelers should use only one credit card for expenses. Travelers to Mexico may only exchange currency at authorized banks.
Customs regulations
Import of foreign currency is not limited (must be declared upon arrival), Import of local currency (Nuevo Peso - MXN) is allowed up to an equivalent of NP$ 5.000
Travelers may import:
Up to 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g of pipe tobacco for all persons over 18 years of age
Alcohol limited to 3 liters of wine or spirits for all persons over 18 years of age Reasonable amount of perfume or eau-de-cologne and lotions for personal use
A photo, movie or video camera: One additional camera may be brought in by passengers residing outside of Mexico
12 rolls of film or videocassettes
Goods up to US$300
All foreign visitors bringing gifts to friends and relatives in Mexico should come prepared to demonstrate to Mexican customs the origin and the value of the gifts. Televisions, video cassette players, computers, bicycles or any electronic item valued at $50.00 U.S. currency or more must be declared to Mexican customs. Any foreign visitor carrying such items should enter the "Merchandise to Declare" lane at the first customs checkpoint. They should have the receipt for the gift's purchase and should be prepared to pay any assessed duty. Failure to do so may result in the seizure of the goods as contraband, plus the seizure of the vehicle in which the goods are traveling for attempted smuggling. The recovery
of the seized vehicle involves the payment of substantial fines and attorney's fees.Travelers may freely export alcohol and tobacco products. Exportation of archaeological relics is prohibited
Transport
Speed limits can vary depending on terrain conditions. The speed limit in some cities is from 20 km/h and 110 km/h in expressways. Most large roads are well paved. The expressways are, for the most part, toll roads or “cuota”. Non-toll roads are referred to as “libre”, free-roads).
The fillings stations meet often enough, but quality of petrol is lower than in Europe and USA, and unleaded petrol is rare.
It is a quite difficult to find car parking place in Mexico. No parking places are marked with the letter of "E", strikethrough line. Cars in no parking place will be tow off and to return it you will be required to pay a fine.
There is an environmental program, called Hoy No Circula ("Not To Run Today," or "One Day without a Car"), whereby only vehicles with certain ending numbers on their license plates are allowed to circulate on certain days, in an attempt to cut down on pollution and traffic congestion.
It is necessary to be careful during “rush hours” (7-9 morning, 13-15 and 17-19 evenings), and also on busy roads.
Electricity
110/127 volts AC, 60Hz. American two-pin (flat) plugs are usual.
Store hours
Store hours are generally weekdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m-10 a.m. to 7 or 10 p.m. with a two-hour lunch break (siesta) from about 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday is non working day.
Tipping
In Mexico, tipping is very common and expected, but there are no fixed rules for the amount of the tip. If someone is providing an extra service or favor for you, a tip would be expected and welcome. The normal tip amount is 10% of the bill.
Sights
Merida is a beautiful city in the heart of the Yucatan with fantastic examples of Spanish colonial architecture and with the most ancient cathedrals in South America.
Chichén-Itzá
The ceremonial city of Chichén-Itzá was built over 1,000 years ago, but the Mayan magic still draws crowds. Each spring and autumn equinox, shadows show Kukulcan (the snake) working his way up the steps.
Uxmal is the city-state of Puuk country. Here you will see: House of Turtles, Pigeon House, Pyramid of the Magician
Teotihuacán
The ‘city where the Gods are born', 48km (30 miles) northeast of Mexico City, boasts the ruins of an imperial centre that matched ancient Rome and peaked around the same time. The Pyramid of the Sun is the fourth largest in the world
Obligatory visit Xcaret National Park. It is the opportunity to swim with the trained dolphins, ride a boat in the underground river, and go through selva to the pink flamingos.
It is worth to Visit Cozumel Island. Cozumel is considered by many as the finest dive destination in the Atlantic. The reefs of Cozumel are part of the second largest reef system in the world.
Also visit the Island of Women.
He a lot of things to do, like: to see sights, swim, Latin-American dances, and drink the best tequila in the World.
[Tags: Tours to Mexico]
Туры в Мексику (Russian version)
