Mexico: main airports
Mexico is served by numerous international airports: Mexico City, the country's main hub, Cancún, gateway to the Riviera Maya, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana, as well as numerous coastal airports such as Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Cozumel, Acapulco, Mazatlán, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Manzanillo and Puerto Peñasco, as well as the inland airports of Querétaro, Del Bajío/León, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Hermosillo and La Paz.
The country offers enormous variety: Mayan and Aztec ruins, Caribbean and Pacific beaches, UNESCO World Heritage colonial towns and the lively metropolis of the capital.
Mexico: recommended activities
Mexico: visa and entry requirements
Citizens of the EU, UK, US and Canada do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 180 days.
All visitors must complete the FMM (Forma Migratoria Múltiple), the tourist entry form, generally distributed during the flight or fillable online before arrival. A valid passport is required.
Mexico: safety
Security conditions vary considerably from region to region and from city to city: the main tourist destinations (Riviera Maya, Mexico City in the central areas, Guadalajara, the colonial centres) are generally visitable with the usual precautions, while some border areas and specific regions require greater caution.
Always check your country's updated travel advisories before planning your itinerary, especially for travel outside the main tourist circuits.
Mexico: health situation
Vaccinations against hepatitis A and typhoid are generally recommended; consult a doctor specialised in travel medicine well in advance, also given the risk of dengue in coastal and tropical areas.
It is advisable to drink only bottled water and pay attention to street food hygiene, while still following the usual precautions.
Mexico: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN). The official language is Spanish, with English common in coastal tourist areas.
Since March 2026 Uber and DiDi can no longer pick up within Mexico City airport's terminal: check the designated pickup zones. Official taxis with fixed zone-based fares are the standard at most Mexican airports.
Mexico: travel guides
Puerto Vallarta: where the Pacific meets the Sierra Madre
La Paz: whale sharks in the Mexican Sea of Cortez
San José del Cabo: where the desert meets the Sea of Cortez
Mazatlán: Latin America's longest boardwalk
Hermosillo: the capital of the Sonoran desert
Monterrey: the mountain watching over the city
24 hours in Mexico City: what to see
Oaxaca: mole, mezcal and Zapotec ruins
Guadalajara: mariachi and Hospicio Cabañas
Tijuana: the busiest border crossing in the world
Ixtapa: Pacific beaches next to the village of Zihuatanejo
Cancún: Maya ruins and the Hotel Zone
Querétaro: where Mexico's independence treaty was signed
Acapulco: the classic bay of the cliff divers
Veracruz: where Cortés landed in Mexico
Silao: the giant Christ of Cubilete
Cozumel: the largest reef in the Caribbean
Puerto Peñasco: Rocky Point on the Sea of Cortez
