WHAT TO EXPECT
Language: The official language is Spanish.
Indian languages of the Aztecs, Mayans, and other tribes are still spoken throughout the country.
Currency: Mexican Peso (Mex$)
Tipping: It is customary to tip at least 10 to 20% of the total bill in restaurants, and at hotels, you can tip the porters around 10 to 20 pesos per bag.
Language & Helpful Phrases: Mexican
- Hello = Hola
- Thank you = Gracias
- Beer = Cerveza
- Delicious = Delicioso
- Bathroom = Baño
- How much? = ¿Cuánto cuesta?
- Too expensive = Muy caro
- Don’t want = No Quiero
Banks & ATMs: BBVA Bancomer is the largest bank in Mexico. ATMs are common and US dollars are readily available to withdraw.
Plugs and Sockets:
There are two associated plug types, A and B.
Plug type A is the plug that has two flat parallel pins
Plug type B is the plug that has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Mexico operates on a 127V supply voltage and 60Hz.
Safety:
Mexico is known for many violent crimes, such as murder, robberies, sexual assault and kidnapping, so use caution outside popular tourist areas. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing do occur in the tourist areas, so again be vigilant of your surroundings.
Flight Connections:
Aeroméxico is Mexico’s national carrier for Mexico.
Here are some of the following international airlines that fly into Mexico:
American Airlines, United, Aeromexico, Volaris, Delta, Air Canada, British Airways and Qatar Airways.