Travel Info

The currency of Mexico is peso. The writing is similar to the dollar sign and therefor easy to mix up. The only difference is that the dollar sign has to vertical lines but the peso just one. Attention, it´s a tourist catch! You better off to be well informed about the current exchange rate before you start your journey.

Besides Spanish, which is Mexico's official language, there are about 62 further discovered indigenous languages. People who speak English won't have any problems to understand and to be understood, because nowadays the major part of the Mexican citizens have at least basic English skills.

Mexico is a very large country but you shouldn´t worry about the distances. The bus network is very well established and you will be surprised how luxurious and comfortable the first-class busses are. They provide a large legroom and there is always a toilet.

Immunizations are officially not obligated for Mexico.  But to make sure, we recommend diphtheria- and polio / tetanus immunizations. You should also be protected against hepatitis and typhus if you are willing to eat at street restaurants and to stay at low budget hostels.

 

To enter the country German, Swiss and Austrian citizens need a passport which is valid for minimum six more months after arrival in your home country. Moreover you need a tourist card, handed out by the responsible travel agency, the airline or the Mexican consulate.

Calling from the hotel phone is mostly very expensive. To do long distance calls in Mexico you are better off to get a telephone card sold in every phone shop and also in the "tiendas", little markets that can be found everywhere.