Chichen Itza
Famous Mayan ruins and UNESCO World Heritage site.
~3 h ~US$24
Arriving in Mexico
Main airports
- General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA)Acapulco
- Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU)Aguascalientes
- Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (HUX)Huatulco
- Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL)Culiacán
- Abraham González International Airport (CJS)Ciudad Juárez
- General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)Chihuahua
Getting online on arrival
- Install your Mexico eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: iPhone or Android steps.
- When you arrive in Mexico, turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it.
- Networks listed on our Mexico plans: AT&T (5G) and Telcel (5G).
- Mexico plans currently start at $2.75, for 100MB over 7 days. Compare all 14 plans.
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Landing late or with kids? Pre-book an airport transfer
Useful facts
- Population
- 132,274,416 (2024)
- Plug types
- A and B
Sources: Wikidata and OurAirports open data, checked 29 October 2026.
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Most Tourists Can Enter Visa-free For Up To 180 Days.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Tourist card
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Advises against travel to some areas
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging taxis
- Fake tour guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Numbers
911
Response Speed
Medium
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Good
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Didi
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10-15% In Restaurants Is Customary.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40
Tourist: $100
Family: $250
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon In Some Regions
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drugs
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsDrug trafficking
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Goodbye
Adiós
ah-DYOS
Please
Por favor
por fah-BOR
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syahs
Sorry
Lo siento
loh SYEN-toh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
¿Habla inglés?
AH-blah een-GLES?
I don’t understand
No entiendo
NOH ehn-TYEN-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
¿Puede hablar despacio, por favor?
PWEH-deh ah-BLAR dehs-PAH-syo, por fah-BOR?
Can you help me, please?
¿Puede ayudarme, por favor?
PWEH-deh ah-yoo-DAR-meh, por fah-BOR?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
KEH sig-nee-FEE-kah EHS-toh?
Top Attractions
Chichén Itzá
Famous archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage site.
~4 h ~US$24
City guide Cancún
Teatro Degollado
A historic theater known for its beautiful architecture and performances.
~1.5 h ~US$10
City guide Guadalajara
Zócalo
Main square featuring the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace.
~1 h Free entry
City guide Mexico City
Xcaret Park
Eco-archaeological park with various attractions.
~6 h ~US$100
City guide Playa del Carmen
Tulum Ruins
Ancient Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
~2 h ~US$4
City guide Tulum
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