Mexico

Mexico Travel Planning Travel Tips

Embassy Contact Information: Americans Americans living in or visiting Mexico are encouraged to register at the U.S. Embassy and obtain updated information on travel and security within Mexico.

U.S. Embassy in Mexico

Paseo de la Reforma 305

Col. Cuauhtemoc

06500 Mexico, D.F.

From U.S. (011-52-477) 788-7070.

From Mexico: (01-477) 788-7070.

Mexico Climate: Land to the north experiences cooler temperatures during the winter months varying from hot and humid during the summer, cooler in the winter (68 to 75.2 °F). South of the twenty-fourth parallel, Mexico temperatures are fairly constant year round (between 75.2 and 82.4 °F) and vary solely as a function of elevation.

Mexico has pronounced wet and dry seasons. Most of the country experiences a rainy season from June to mid-October and significantly less rain during the remainder of the year. February and July generally are the driest and wettest months, respectively.

Calling Internationally: To call Mexico from the United States, dial the international prefix, 011; then Mexico’s country code, 52; and then the city code, then dial the actual phone number.

Electricity: The electricity in Mexico is 127 Volts, alternating at 60 cycles per second. If you travel to Mexico with a device that does not accept this, you will need a voltage converter. Plugs have Flat blade plug, so if your device does not have this, an adapter plug is needed.

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