Ancient ruins meet ultra-chic and modern in Mexico, blessed by the Pacific on one side, and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. Famous for its diverse landscape of mountains, deserts, jungles and of course, beaches galore.
Take advantage of white sandy beaches while enjoying delicious tacos during the day and the sweetest margaritas at night – in none other than the country that invented them – Mexico! It is a truly unique and one of a kind destination.
Our Travel Professionals have put together their favourite insider tips based on years of on-site experience and recommendations to help you explore, unwind, and make the most of your vacation.
You don’t want to miss out on what Mexico has to offer, so let’s get you ready!
Mexico City is the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world. There really isn’t anything you can’t get in a metropolis with a population of 8.9 million inhabitants. From shopping to clubbing, Mexico City won’t disappoint.
Spanish is the official language of Mexico, but don't worry, as most part of Mexican people know English as well. Especially those engaged in the tourism industry.
Whenever you can is the best time to go, Mexico is always hot for you (pun intended). However, going in January and February is preferable. This is their dry season, and the best time to peacefully enjoy those heavenly white sandy beaches.
With an average of 250 sunny days and lowest temperatures from 6 to 19°C, it’s safe to say that you won’t catch a cold in Mexico. However, the climate varies greatly from region to region. Along the coast it’s hot and humid while inland is dryer, so you might want to look up and choose the location that’s right for you with your Travel Professional.
Mexico has its own currency, which is the Peso. You should bear in mind that most of the businesses accept payments in Mexican Pesos only, so it might be a good idea to get cash from the first ATM you encounter once you land in Mexico.
The 127 electricity voltage of Mexico doesn’t have that much of difference with Canada’s 120 volts, which means you don’t need any type of converter. However, you might want to check first with your hotel, since some hotels have a voltage of 200–220 volts.
You can make calls to and from Mexico to any place of the world. Most hotels offer Internet and Wi-Fi, which is typically free, but always better to check with your hotel beforehand.
To dial Mexico directly from Canada, dial:
There are various ways of getting to Mexico from Canada such as by train, bus, driving yourself if you fancy a road trip with many destinations along the way.
