Tips While Visiting Mexico
WTO (World Tourism Organization) has ranked Mexico as the Seventh hottest traveler destination. The ancient Mesoamerican ruins along with contemporary beach front resorts are the main tourist attractions. Ideal time to take a trip to Mexico could be December and July to August. Mexico is a favorite with U.S. college students whom escape here during their spring break and in the week before Easter.
Mexico vacation suggestions
1. In order to enter Mexico, you will need
a) A picture Identification just like passport or driving license,
b) Some sort of legitimate citizenship proof and also
c) A tourist card or F.M.N.- this is a 2-part "permission" document issued by the government of Mexico allowing you to travel to the country. Offered free of charge, it might occasionally be hard to obtain specifically huge groups. The majority of airlines have got this in stock and can provide you with it when you check-in. You may also get on arrival from the Mexican Immigration office. Things to remember about the tourist card
After immigration you will be given the bottom portion as resistant. Never lose or deface this as you need to return it on departure. Notice the card number or even better keep a duplicate of it with your other travel documents. In the event of loss of the original, at least the copy or even the number could save you
Avoid carrying your tourist card and travel paperwork everywhere especially for small distances. It is possible to carry it when you're traveling inwards or extensively
You can also get an extension of up to 18 days on the travel card, if necessary
2. As with any other tourist location, the chances of theft is always high with visitors in Mexico. Avoid taking valuable jewelry when it is not a necessity. Have your travel documents scanned and emailed to yourself, to help you in the unfortunate incident of a theft. Leave your travel itinerary with your friend, but avoid discussing with strangers when you travel. Note down the international helpline numbers of your debit and credit card banks. The regular helpline (1-800) will not work from Mexico.
3. Bring only as much cash as you require immediately in your outer pockets. Keep the rest stashed away in money belts that you could wear on your body under your clothing. Also carry a mix of Travelers cheques and cash. To get a better exchange rate withdraw cash (preferably only from malls and stores) ATMs rather than exchange stores.
These are just precautionary safety measures and definitely don't mean you will fall into difficulty when in Mexico.
