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Mexico, possibly as part of a round the world trip, is a huge country so full of culture, history and nature
that even a couple of weeks aren’t enough to take it all
in. Packed with sandy white beaches, mountains, deserts, colonial
towns, rainforest and unexplored jungle Mexico has absolutely
everything.
The ancient Mayan and Aztec temples and ruins makes you feel
like you’ve just stepped back in time. You will find these
scattered all over the southern part of the country, some only
recently discovered and therefore practically deserted, apart
from all the wildlife residing there.
Mexico is one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world,
and the nature is truly amazing. You can find wildlife unmatched
elsewhere in numbers and species both on land, in the air and
under the water. Mexico is also home to the world’s second
largest barrier reef.
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Climate in Mexico
The climate
in Mexico is good pretty much all year round, with steady temperatures
in the high twenties. The summer months (May - August) are more hot
and humid, but if it gets too hot, you can just go into the mountains
for a few days. September and October have the most unstable weather.
Visa advice for Mexico
Holders of British passports will receive a tourist
visa on entry which you’ll need to keep in your passport until you
leave the country. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months
after date of entry. If you’re flying in via the USA, then check the
embassy website for current customs regulations.
Health advice for Mexico
Alongside the general advice given here,
ensure that you have the correct vaccinations for where you are going
on holiday and remain as healthy as possible before you leave. Of course
it’s important that you avoid becoming ill while you are on holiday.
When you're away on holiday remain alert: when in doubt, consult a doctor.
Getting around Mexico
Getting
around in Mexico isn’t as tough as people often imagine. Mexico
and particularly the Yucatan peninsula are easy to travel by car. Roads
are well paved, safe and petrol is widely available in the larger towns
and cities. You can determine your own pace and when and where you want
to stop.
You can also travel by coach linked together by a big network covering
most parts of the country. They depart on a fixed schedule and have
comfortable reclining seats and air conditioning. This is a great option
if you want to cover larger distances and travel overnight.
Pre-arranged independent travel in Mexico
Travel Nation’s sister company, Rickshaw Travel, has a dedicated website :
www.mexicotravelplan.co.uk that caters for people who want to travel independently in Mexico, but not leave it all to chance.
This site features over 25 bite-sized travel experiences all over Mexico to choose from, each usually lasting between two and five days. You can pick and mix from these to create your perfect trip. The hotels and other forms of accommodation featured on this site are generally modest, but clean and comfortable, have been selected because they have an authentic feel. International style chain hotels have been avoided !
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