Mexico

Quick Facts

Currency Mexican Peso (MXN)
Language Spanish
Best Months Nov - Apr
Visa Visa-free, 180 days
Safety Exercise caution, stick to tourist areas
Getting Around ADO buses, Uber, colectivos, domestic flights
Budget $40-80/day
Tipping 10-15% at restaurants
Words to Know Hola (hello), Gracias (thank you), Por favor (please), Orale (wow/cool)

Why Visit Mexico
Mexico is endlessly layered. Ancient ruins rising from jungle canopies, Pacific coast sunsets, vibrant cities with world-class food, colonial towns painted in every color. It is a country that rewards repeat visits because there is always another region, another cuisine, another festival that pulls you back.

What to Expect
The food is reason enough to go, from street tacos to mole that takes days to prepare. Domestic flights and ADO buses make the country easy to navigate, and the hospitality is warm and genuine. Oaxaca, Mexico City, the Yucatan, and the Pacific coast are all worth dedicated trips. Go slowly and eat everything.

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