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Discover & understand Mexico

Your comprehensive guide to travel, immigration, cost of living and taxes in Mexico.

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Currency

Mexican peso (MXN)

Capital

Mexico City (CDMX)

Official language

Spanish (+ Indigenous languages)

Climate

Diverse: highland, coast, desert

Time zone

mostly UTC−6; Q. Roo UTC−5; BC with DST

Dial code

+52

Population

ca. 130 million

Power plugs

Type A/B · 127 V

Topic areas

Choose a subpage for detailed information

Travel & Discover

Routes, sights, safety, best travel seasons & insider tips

Immigration & Visa

Visa types, residency, entry rules, bureaucracy guides & residence rights

Living & Costs

Rent prices, grocery costs, health insurance, best neighborhoods & daily life

Taxes & Law

Tax system, company formation, bank accounts & finances

News & Updates

Fresh weekly posts, reports & current developments in the country

Background & lifestyle

Land, people & culture in Mexico

Ancient cultures, coast & cuisine

Chichén Itzá & Teotihuacán

The Maya city of Chichén Itzá (Yucatán) with El Castillo and the pyramids of Teotihuacán near CDMX are among Mexico’s best-known archaeological sites. Tickets, hours and rules change — check official park sites. Plan for heat and altitude (Teotihuacán).

Photo: ZuyuaT · CC BY-SA 4.0

Cenotes & Riviera Maya

On the Yucatán Peninsula, cenotes shape landscape and tourism — e.g. around Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Caribbean coast, reefs and Maya ruins define the Riviera Maya. Mind season and crowds; respect protected areas and local rules.

Photo: Biomanu58 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Día de Muertos

In early November, ofrendas, marigold flowers and cemetery visits honour the dead. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage; regional customs differ (Michoacán, Oaxaca, CDMX…). No stereotypes — observe locally and participate respectfully.

Photo: YessMendez · CC BY-SA 4.0

Tacos, mole & street food

Tacos al pastor, carnitas, mole (incl. Oaxaca/Puebla) and markets shape daily life. Regional cuisine is extremely diverse. Street food is everyday culture; judge hygiene and personal tolerance yourself.

Photo: T.Tseng · CC BY 2.0