Travel Information

American citizens travelling to Mexico

Citizens of United States that are travelling to Mexico can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Mexico

⚡ Above average wifi
🤝 friendly locals
inexpensive cost of living
⛅ warm weather
mild weather
🏖️ beaches
bad air quality

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Mexico from United States usually are around 173.00 USD. Spirit Airlines is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Aero Mexico, InterJet, and AeroMexico

. Popular domestic airlines are

InterJet, Volaris, and TAR Aerolineas

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

TelCel, Movistar, and Telefonica

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Uber.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is MXN.

1 USD = 20.067300 MXN

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $4.00 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Mexico. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 180 days past your travel date.

Visitors entering by land and traveling farther than 20 kilometers into Mexico or staying longer than 72 hours must obtain a document Forma Migratoria Multiple.:Passport Card or Enhanced Drivers License valid for Land and Sea Travel:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, including to Mexico. Mexico has confirmed cases of COVID-19. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Be aware that as other countries close their borders or introduce travel restrictions, you may not be able to return to Australia when you had planned to. Follow the advice of local authorities and check with the nearest embassy or consulate of Mexico to confirm the latest entry and exit requirements. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Mexico

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Mexico. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (3.86 / 5)
Safety (2.66 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$46.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$4.00 USD

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Popular Cities in Mexico

Aguascalientes

Cabo San Lucas

Cancun

Cozumel

Guadalajara

Guanajuato

Hermosillo

Isla Mujeres

Juarez

Merida

Mexicali

Mexico City

Monterrey

Oaxaca

Playa del Carmen

Puebla

Puerto Escondido

Puerto Vallarta

Queretaro

San Cristóbal de las Casas

San Luis Potosi

San Miguel de Allende

Sayulita

Tijuana

Toluca

Torreon

Tulum

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