PERFECT SEASON TO VISIT MEXICO

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PERFECT SEASON TO VISIT MEXICO

PERFECT SEASON TO VISIT MEXICO

LEARN MORE ABOUT PERFECT SEASON TO VISIT MEXICO AND DISCOVER THIS AMAZING TOWN AND EXPLORE THE BEST TIME TO VISIT IT.

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PERFECT SEASON TO VISIT MEXICO

Picture the perfect beach vacation in Mexico: white sand, towering palms, turquoise ocean, and a hammock gently swinging in the warm tropical wind. Mexico boasts some of the best beaches on the planet, and with thousands of miles of coastline, you might spend a lifetime discovering its wild resorts and secret coves. But this nation offers so much more: snow-capped mountains and hazy mountain pueblos; people-watching in vibrant colonial plazas and ancient Maya ruins; cold, clear cenotes; and so much more. With a little preparation, you may partake in all of these activities and more and still have time to relax on the beach.

 

When’s the best time to go to Mexico?

If you’re headed to the beach, go during the Mexican dry season from November through April. The peak tourist season is December and January, when prices are at their steepest and hotels and transportation are heavily booked. Certain resorts will be full of raucous American college students during Spring Break, which may take place anywhere from late February to mid-March. Hurricanes do occasionally hit the Caribbean and Pacific coasts in late summer and early fall, and September is the heart of the season. The inland temperature is generally cooler than on the coast, and the northern half of the country can get downright chilly in the evenings from November to February. If you’re not fond of crowds, a perfect time to visit Mexico City is Semana Santa—the week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday—when many of the city’s inhabitants make a beeline to the coasts. In every part of the country, May to September is the hottest, most humid time, during which torrential rains are commonplace. Even so, July and August are popular summer holiday months for both Mexicans and foreigners—so plan accordingly.

How to get around Mexico

The easiest way to navigate to your hotel upon arrival at the Mexico City airport is to take an authorized taxi to your hotel: just purchase a ticket from one of the authorized booths inside the airport. The price will be preset depending on where in the city you are going. There is also a Terminal Aérea metro station about 200 yards from Terminal 1—but unless you’re really pinching pennies, it’s easiest to take a cab into town and then explore the metro system once you’re situated. Other airports across the country may offer authorized taxis, airport shuttles, and vans to town centers and hotel zones.

Mexico has a comfortable, efficient, and inexpensive intercity bus system—worlds away from the U.S. Greyhound experience. An extensive network of in-country flights connects major cities. If you rent a car, be sure to drive only on the nation’s toll (cuota) highway system, which offers the safest conditions for travel. If you’re in a resort area and want to explore nearby attractions, ask whether your hotel has its own transportation service.

Food and drink to try in Mexico

There is one recurring note to Mexican cuisine: it’s absolutely delicious, whether you’re noshing on tacos de carnitas from a street vendor or enjoying alta comida mexicana in a posh Mexico City restaurant. Don’t take our word for it; the national cuisine has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Typical dishes vary widely from region to region, and midsize towns and big cities always have plenty of options for vegetarian and “international food.” Tequila, mezcal, and pulque may be the country’s famous agave-based drinks, but for a nonalcoholic treat, try a fresh juice, a licuado (a type of smoothie), or an agua fresca (a cold drink made from fruit and water). One fun twist on a cerveza is the refreshing michelada: a frozen-cold mug filled with beer, ice, and lime juice, then rimmed with salt and chili powder. Essential culinary experiences include tacos al pastorhuitlacoche, ceviche, local markets, and mole.

Culture in Mexico

An art lover’s dream: World-class museums and famous murals in a country that has been home to some of the most famous artists in modern history. Ancient civilizations: Southern Mexico was the cultural epicenter of the classic Maya period, and the temples and cities left behind are awe-inspiring. Artisan crafts and folk art: From delicate silver jewelry to colorful alebrijes (sculpted fantasy creatures) to puffy-cheeked angel masks, it’s all wonderful. Colonial architecture: Mexico is home to no fewer than 10 UNESCO World Heritage cities—Campeche, Guanajuato, Mexico City, Morelia, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Tlacotalpan, and Zacatecas. And there are even more UNESCO-designated Pueblos Mágicos, towns with cobblestone streets, charming architecture, and peaceful plazas that will charm and delight you. Mexico has a vibrant cinema dating from the Golden Age in the ’50s to today’s edgy directors, an extensive literary tradition, and a musical scene that’s both the birthplace of mariachi and the most important hub in Latin America for rock en español.

Events

Día de los Santos Reyes: Three Kings Day, on January 6, is when children traditionally receive their presents, commemorating the Three Kings’ gifts to baby Jesus. Bakeries are stocked full of rosca de reyes, a sweetbread dotted with candied fruit and hiding a plastic baby Jesus in its bready interior.
Semana Santa: The week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday sees solemn processions in small towns and certain Mexico City neighborhoods, and large crowds leaving the big cities for a relaxing weeklong vacation.
Día de la Independencia: September 16 marks the anniversary of Father Miguel Hidalgo’s 1810 call to revolution against Spain. There is nothing quite like standing in the middle of a sea of people in the Mexico City zócalo on the night of September 15, with all of them shouting “¡Viva México!”
Festival Internacional Cervantino: Guanajuato’s two-week arts festival in October is one of Latin America’s biggest and best cultural events. Book early and expect crowds.
Dia de los Muertos: On November 2, the dead commune with the living among altars and cemeteries full of candy calaveras (skulls), candles, pan de muerto (traditional bread for the occasion), beer, photos of dead loved ones, and mounds of cempasúchitl (marigolds). Pátzcuaro and Oaxaca have especially vibrant celebrations.

Practical Information

– Safety concerns: Despite media hype, the vast majority of Mexico is safe for travelers. The drug violence generally occurs in isolated pockets of the country, and tourists are not a target. Use the same common-sense precautions you’d use traveling anywhere to avoid theft and robbery.
– Tipping: Loosely follows U.S. conventions.
– Money: Most every transaction outside of the major resorts will be in pesos. You can withdraw pesos from any ATM using your major-brand credit or debit card. (For safety, take out money only during the day, and preferably at ATMs inside hotels or banks.) Credit cards are accepted at higher-end hotels and restaurants. Currency exchange is available at most banks and casas de cambio (currency exchange centers).
– Cell phones: If you plan to use your phone at all during your trip, arrange ahead of time with your cell provider for Mexico roaming packages. Otherwise, you’ll be hit with an astronomical bill.
– Language: Outside of the major resort areas, it’s convenient to know at least a little Spanish. Don’t be shy; Mexicans are kind and appreciative when you attempt to speak to them in their native tongue.

 

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