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When to go to Mexico City? The year is divided into three periods in Mexico City. The best period, ideal to benefit from preferential rates, is from April to June and then from September to November. The intermediate period is due to the school holidays in July and August. The tourist boom period extends from December to March or April, depending on the dates of Holy Week. A high number of visitors means higher prices and necessary reservations, but also a wider choice of activities for tourists. Mexico City is a festive city. Many religious and popular festivals take place throughout the year. For the National Independence Day, September 15-16, throughout the country, the scene where Miguel Hidalgo called for an uprising in 1810 is repeated. For the Feast of the Dead, on November 1st and 2nd, all families celebrate their deceased; nothing to do with All Saints' Day, it is a joyful and colourful celebration. Very, very large crowds also on December 12, for the pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Although located in the tropical zone, Mexico City has a temperate climate at high altitude. The average temperature remains moderate throughout the year due to this altitude. Winter is rather dry, spring is the warmest season and summer (June/September) corresponds to the rainy season. The southern part of the city is the most watered. The southern regions in the Ajusco National Park range even have coniferous and oak vegetation.
Although much more expensive than Guatemala and Honduras, Mexico remains a relatively cheap country despite inflation. In Mexico City, superior quality hotels also offer rooms at very attractive prices. As for meals, it is very easy to eat "local" for a few euros! The currency is the Mexican peso, it is easy to change and pay by credit card in the city and especially in Mexico City, the capital. The tip is 10% of the final score at the bar or restaurant.
EU nationals do not need a visa to travel to Mexico and therefore to Mexico City. The only formality to enter Mexican territory is to complete the Mexican State Tourist Card (Forma Migratoria Multiple/FMM), provided upon arrival at the airport in Mexico. It gives the right to stay in the country for a maximum of 180 days. Care must be taken not to lose it, as it is requested at the time of departure. You must also be able to present a round-trip ticket and have a passport valid for the duration of your stay.
To go to Mexico City and Mexico City, it is recommended to get vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and hepatitis A. Those planning a more adventurous and remote stay will also plan to protect themselves against hepatitis B, typhoid and rabies as a preventive measure. Vaccination against yellow fever is not mandatory, except for travellers coming from an exposed area in Africa or Latin America. Be careful, insect bites are easily infected in tropical environments and care should be taken to avoid small bites. Avoid bites mainly through proper clothing coverage and the use of repellents. Finally, the most common health problem you are likely to face is the tourist.... If you decide to eat at markets or on the street, be aware that hygiene is not always perfect. Make sure that the dishes are well cooked and avoid raw vegetables. In a more formal restaurant, there are no more risks than elsewhere.
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Mexico is a huge country and it is impossible to discover it in one trip. Tour operators mainly offer ten-day stays based on a theme (Mayan culture, Aztec sites, etc.) or a region (the Pacific, Yucatán, Chiapas, the capital and its surroundings).
Discover our selection of travel agencies for this destinationWell served, Mexico is a generally safe country for solo travelers. The wave of drug cartel violence and social repression generally spares tourists; neither the criminals nor the state want to attract too much publicity. However, tourists can be easy prey, especially in the subway, cab, or on the street after dark. The usual rules of caution apply: do not show your camera, your "banana" or your wallet.
It is very easy to travel by plane in the country, as most cities have an airport. There is also a very good network of long distance buses with cheap fares. However, depending on the route, to save time and avoid long hours in the bus, the plane is often more interesting. Please note: with the emergence of low cost airlines on certain routes, air and bus fares are sometimes identical.
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