Best Time To Visit

Mexico City

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Best Time To Visit

If you're looking for pleasant weather and don't mind the hotel prices and lots of tourists, then you should visit the city between March and May. Winter daytime temperatures can also be pleasant, it tends to cool down overnight. Summers are known for being rainy, so remember to pack an umbrella with you. The city comes alive from September to November, when major festivals such as Día de la Independencia, Día de Los Muertos and Día de la Revolución take place. Be aware that Mexico City is situated about 7,382 feet above sea level, so remember to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen.

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Best Time To Visit

Best Time To Visit

If you're looking for pleasant weather and don't mind the hotel prices and lots of tourists, then you should visit the city between March and May. Winter daytime temperatures can also be pleasant, it tends to cool down overnight. Summers are known for being rainy, so remember to pack an umbrella with you. The city …

Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Visa exemption applies to citizens of all EU countries, most countries in the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and more. Both tourists and business visitors from these countries may stay in Mexico for up to 180 days. For Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian passport holders, electronic authorization (SAE) is required, which then grants …

Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

The Benito Juarez International Airport is located in the eastern part of Mexico City, and it has two terminals connected by a bus and light rail system. Do check which terminal you are departing from — finding and taking said train takes time. International airlines fly here from larger cities around the globe. You can …

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Some national flights will fly to AIFA airport in the State of Mexico. You can get to the airport by bus or car. Without traffic, your ride will take about an hour. A train line is under construction and is scheduled to open in April 2024. Originally called Santa Lucía Airport and serving as Mexican …

Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)

Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)

This airport is located in Toluca, approximately 50 km from Mexico City. It has recently been transformed into an international airport and it is not as easily accessible as Mexico City International Airport. If you arrive at or depart form Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport you best hire a car or take a taxi …

Metro

The Metro is a cheap way of transportation and will take you almost everywhere in Mexico City. The 12 lines operate until midnight. The first cars of each train are reserved for women and children. It's smart to avoid the Metro during rush hour. The trains get very full, and pickpockets often take advantage of …

Bus

Along with the Metro, the local bus system is a fast and easy means of transportation in the city. Tourist-frequented streets, attractions as well as multiple points of interest usually have at least one bus stop nearby, and one ticket costs very little (price is fixed regardless of distance traveled). Payment is made in …

Taxis

While hailing a cab off the street can be risky, taxis can be a convenient means of transport in Mexico City. Your best bet is calling an official provider, especially if you don't speak Spanish. Taxi Mex: +52 55 9171 8888 Taxis Radio Elite: +52 5560 1122 For lower fares you can always order a cab through …

Time Zone

The time zone in Mexico City (CDMX) is Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC-6. Since 2022, Mexico does not observe daylight saving …

Post

The Palacio de Correos de México (or Correo Mayor) is not only Mexico City's main Post Office, but also a historical building dating back to the 20th century. After an earthquake struck Mexico in 1985 much of the Palacio was destroyed, only to be restored in …

Pharmacy

Farmacias del Ahorro (operates 24 hours, provides home delivery) Olivar del Conde 1ra Secc, Mexico City Farmacia París: +52 55 5709 5349 República del Salvador 97, Mexico City Farmacia San Pablo: +52 55 5354 9000 Aguascalientes 132, Mexico City Farmacias Similares: +52 55 5709 9454 There are several shops throughout the city, some are open 24 …

Telephone

Country Code: +52 Area Code: …

Electricity

In Mexico the power plugs and sockets are of type A (two flat prongs) and B. The standard voltage is 127 V and the standard frequency is 60 …

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