Time Difference
Mexico sprawls across four distinct time zones. The bustling Mexico City lags six hours behind GMT, while the western haven of Baja California spans a seven-hour difference. On the east coast's Yucatan Peninsula, the time difference is a mere five hours.
Money in Mexico
Navigate Mexico's monetary landscape with the national currency, the Mexican peso. Notably, the "$" symbol signifies pesos, with US dollars recorded as US $ or USD. Banks operate Monday to Friday, usually from 09:00 to 17:00 or 18:00, and often extend services until 14:00 on Saturdays. ATMs, accepting major credit cards, are conveniently dispersed.
Electricity
110 volts. Mexico use US sockets so make sure to pack an adapter.
Local Amenities
Peruse local shops from Monday to Saturday, typically from 09:00 or 10:00 to 19:00 or 20:00. Some southern and smaller-town establishments observe a siesta break from 14:00 to 16:00. They reopen until 21:00. Resorts and shopping centres often feature Sunday hours. Museums usually open from 09:00 or 10:00 to 17:00 or 18:00 and are closed on Mondays. Archaeological sites generally welcome visitors from 08:00 to 17:00.
Media
Mexico's media landscape is intricate, balancing socio-political challenges with a robust alternative media scene. Online news networks like Excelsior and Reforma share the journalistic stage with English language publications and online platforms like Mexico News Daily.
Post
Most cities have a post office. Sending a letter to Europe takes, on average, a two-week transit time. For urgent matters, it's best to use reliable express services such as DHL, FedEx or UPS.
Phone
Dialing Mexico from the UK requires appending 00 52 to the beginning of desired number, eliminating the first zero. For UK-bound calls from Mexico, add 00 44 before dialing number (again, without the initial zero).
Internet
Unlocking the digital realm is seamless in Mexico, with widespread WiFi hotspots, even in rural enclaves. Most independent cafes extend WiFi services, while mobile coverage blankets the country. Verify local network access details with your mobile operator.
Currency
MXN
