Mexico travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Mexico with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Mexico.

Essential travel guide
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Travel health
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FAQs

Mexico travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Mexico with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Mexico - quick facts
Flight time^✝	10.5 to 15 hours
Time difference	UK -5 to -8 hours
Language(s)	Spanish
Currency	Mexican Peso
Electricity	A + B plug (127V)
Driving side	Right

Why visit Mexico?

Considering a holiday to the Mexico? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or culture to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.

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Mexico tourist information

Mexico Ministry of Tourism

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Mexico weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °F	72	75	79	81	81	77	75	75	73	73	73	72
Hours of sunshine (daily)	6	7	7	6	6	5	5	5	4	5	6	5
Days with some rainfall	2	1	3	6	10	15	20	19	16	8	4	2

The Mexico weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Mexico City.

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Mexico travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Mexico from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

UK traveller advice for Mexico - UK FCDO
Irish traveller advice for Mexico - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
Canadian travel advice for Mexico - Government of Canada
US travel advisories for Mexico - US Department of State
Safe travel advisories for Mexico - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Smarter traveller advice for Mexico - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Mexico.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

FCDO travel advice

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Mexico travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Mexico with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Vaccines & medicines for Mexico - CDC
Health & vaccinations for Mexico - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
How to stay safe & healthy in Mexico - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Mexico, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Mexico travel features

Do you want to learn more about Mexico? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Mexico.

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Mexico FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Mexico including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.