Mexico

General Information

General Information for travelers going to Mexico Population: 102 million Area: 1,972,550 square km, 1,972,550 square miles. Language(s): Spanish Capital City: Mexico City Major Cities: Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla. Local Time: Baja Calif Sur, Nayarit, Sinaloa & Chihuahua: From 4 Apr 04 to 31 Oct 04 GMT -6 From 31 Oct 04 to 3 Apr 05 GMT -7 Baja Calif Norte: From 4 Apr 04 to 31 Oct 04 GMT -7 From 31 Oct 04 to 3 Apr 05...

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Passport, Visa, Embassy

Passport & Visa Info The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate. Passports Required, but NOT by the following: 1) Citizens of Canada, Mexico & United States holding...

Airports

Acapulco Int'l General Juan N Alvarez (ACA) Cancun (CUN) Chetumal (CTM) Cozumel (CZM) Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo (GDL) Huatulco Bahia de Huatulco (HUX) Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) Manzanillo (ZLO) Mazatlan General Rafael Buelna (MZT) Merida Lic Manuel Crescencio Rejon (MID) Mexico City International (MEX) Minatitlan National (MTT) Monterrey General Mariano Escobedo (MTY) Puerto...

Health risks

The capital is located in Mexico City. The population of the area around Mexico City is about 20 million, the largest concentration of people in the world. The latest estimate (in 2000) has the population of Mexico at 97.4 million with an annual growth rate of 1.9%. Mexico has a chief executive (president); a bicameral legislature; a judicial system with a Supreme Court, local...

Kayak Surfing In Mexico, Sea of Cortez, Baja - Total Miles: 60-70

Kayak Surfing In Mexico, Sea of Cortez, Baja - Total Miles: 60-70 The arid, finger-like peninsula of Baja California extends 760 miles south from California. Tucked neatly between that peninsula and mainland Mexico is one of the top sea kayaking playgrounds on the planet, the Sea of Cortez. With the island of EspĂ­ritu Santo as a base camp, paddlers on a seven-day trip can easily explore the stark desert coastline and crystalline blue waters...

Weather

Climate: Almost two thirds of the country has a warm temperate climate whilst other parts have a tropical climate where temperatures are governed by altitude. The coastal and lowland areas are hot and humid while the central plateau region has a temperate climate. The highlands tend to be fairly mild but can experience sharp drops in temperature at night. Rainfall varies...