Your vacations in Mexico

Mexico is a country located in North America. It shares its land borders with the United States to the north and with Brazil and Guatemala to the south.

The population of Mexico is just over 106 million, with the most Hispanic people outside of Spain; it’s also the third most populous country in the Americas after the United States and Brazil. Mexico has a large number of indigenous groups including the Aztecs, Maya and Zapotec.

It’s a vacation destination par excellence. Whether you're looking for white sand, sports trips, adventure or to satisfy a passion for archeology, Mexico will amaze you.

The favorite tourist destinations in Mexico are Acapulco, Cancun (and the Riviera Maya), Huatulco, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and Xtapa.

Make you next vacation destination Mexico. You won’t be disappointed.

Official language

Spanish; and 62 indigenous languages spoken by 7% of the population.

Currency

Mexican Peso ($) (MXN). American money and credit cards are widely accepted in tourist areas.

Electricity

130VAC, 60Hz - same electricity found in Canada.

Shopping

From typical shopping mall experiences to wandering through open markets or bazaars that have existed for centuries, you will find a diverse selection of goods in Mexico. It is actually at the bazaars where most of the better handmade arts and crafts items can be purchased. Some of the best buys include silver, pottery, handicrafts, and woven fabrics. Also at the markets, look for pure vanilla extract (which is native to Mexico), spices and Mexican chocolate – the latter of which is used for making a variety of hot and cold drinks (Atole, Tejate) as well as mole, a traditional sauce used to accompany chicken. Bargaining or haggling is a common practice at the markets, but is optional. And, of course, tequila is a very popular item.

Useful information

The water is not safe in Mexico. Drink bottled water!

The climate in Mexico

In Mexico, the average temperature is between 24°C and 28°C. The temperature remains high throughout the year with only a 5°C difference between average winter temperatures and summer.

Most of Mexico experiences a wet (or rainy) season (or rainy season) from June to mid-October and a marked dry season. February and July are the driest month and wettest, respectively. For example, Mexico City gets about 5 mm of rain in February and 300 mm in July. Coastal areas, especially the Gulf of Mexico, receive their maximum rainfall in September. Tabasco has more than 300 mm of rain during September.

With its climate, you will live a dream holiday in Mexico.

Official language

Spanish; and 62 indigenous languages spoken by 7% of the population.

Currency

Mexican Peso ($) (MXN). American money and credit cards are widely accepted in tourist areas.

Electricity

130VAC, 60Hz - same electricity found in Canada.

Shopping

From typical shopping mall experiences to wandering through open markets or bazaars that have existed for centuries, you will find a diverse selection of goods in Mexico. It is actually at the bazaars where most of the better handmade arts and crafts items can be purchased. Some of the best buys include silver, pottery, handicrafts, and woven fabrics. Also at the markets, look for pure vanilla extract (which is native to Mexico), spices and Mexican chocolate – the latter of which is used for making a variety of hot and cold drinks (Atole, Tejate) as well as mole, a traditional sauce used to accompany chicken. Bargaining or haggling is a common practice at the markets, but is optional. And, of course, tequila is a very popular item.

Useful information

The water is not safe in Mexico. Drink bottled water!