Mexico Travel Guide

Ancient pyramids, Caribbean beaches, tacos, and colour everywhere

Capital Mexico City
Population 130 million
Currency Mexican Peso (MX$)
Language Spanish
Time Zone CST (UTC-6) varies by region
Visa Information

Many nationalities do not need a visa for Mexico for stays up to 180 days, check requirements for your specific passport. A tourist permit (FMM) is issued on arrival or online. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.

Best Time to Visit

Dry Season Nov – Apr

Best time to visit. Sunny skies, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures. Peak season Dec-Jan, book ahead. Día de Muertos (early Nov) is impressive.

Spring Mar – May

Warm and dry before the rains. Semana Santa (Easter week) is a major holiday, everywhere is busy and prices spike. Whale shark season off Isla Holbox (May-Sep).

Rainy Season Jun – Sep

Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms. Hurricane risk on Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Cheaper prices, lush green landscapes, fewer tourists. Cenotes are at their clearest.

Autumn Oct – Nov

Hurricane season winds down. Día de Muertos (1-2 Nov) is Mexico's most iconic festival, Oaxaca and Mexico City are atmospheric. Monarch butterfly migration in Michoacán (Nov).

Top Things to Do

Culture

Chichén Itzá

One of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The El Castillo pyramid is so precisely aligned that during equinoxes, a shadow serpent descends its steps. Go at opening to beat the crowds.

Nature

Cenotes, Yucatán

Thousands of crystal-clear underground sinkholes across the Yucatán Peninsula. Swimming, snorkelling, and diving in turquoise water beneath stalactite-lined caves. Cenote Ik Kil and Dos Ojos are worth seeing.

Culture

Mexico City

A large megalopolis with excellent museums (Frida Kahlo, Anthropology), remarkable food markets, the ancient Teotihuacán pyramids, and one of the world's most lively street food scenes.

Culture

Tulum

Clifftop Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea, followed by crystal-clear beach swims. The town has grown into a boutique wellness and eco-resort hub with excellent restaurants.

Food

Oaxaca

Mexico's culinary and cultural capital. Mole, mezcal, colourful colonial streets, and the best Día de Muertos celebrations in the country. Monte Albán ruins sit above the city.

Nature

Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre)

A canyon system four times the size of the Grand Canyon in northern Mexico. The El Chepe train ride through the Sierra Madre mountains is one of the world's great rail journeys.

Nature

Cancún & Riviera Maya

White sand beaches, turquoise Caribbean water, and easy access to Chichén Itzá, Tulum, and cenotes. The hotel zone is party central; Playa del Carmen is more laid back.

Food

Tacos & Street Food

Al pastor from a trompo, carnitas from a giant copper pot, tlayudas in Oaxaca, elotes on the street. Mexican street food is UNESCO-listed and the best in the world. Budget around 5 AUD (or equivalent) for a meal.

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Staying Connected in Mexico

Networks

Telcel, AT&T México, Movistar

Speed

Good 4G LTE in cities and tourist areas. Coverage thins in rural Yucatán and Oaxacan highlands. 5G rolling out in Mexico City and Guadalajara.

Airport WiFi

Free WiFi at Mexico City (AICM), Cancún, and most major airports. Registration with email required. Speeds vary, a local eSIM is more reliable.

Apps That Need Data

Google MapsUber (works in all cities, safer than taxis)inDriveWhatsApp (essential)AirbnbBusbud (intercity buses)Google Translate

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Did You Know?

Mexico City is one of the world's largest cities and sinks approximately 10cm per year, it was built on a drained lake bed.
Mexico introduced chocolate, chilli, tomatoes, vanilla, and corn to the rest of the world. You're welcome.
Mexico has 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than any other country in the Americas.

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