Information about Mexico Official Name : Estados Unidos Mexicanos Capital: México City Form of Government: Federation of states, federal democratic republic Land Area : 1,964,375 sq km Borders: The Mexican Republic has borders with the United States, Guatemala and Belize, along a total of 4301 km ² Time Zone : UTC 6 to UTC 8 (depending on the area of the country) Population and ethnic groups:103,236,388 inhabitants, 77% of the population is mestizo, 13% Indian and 9% of European descent. Language: Spanish. Although there are 30 indigenous languages and 22 recognized dialects . Religion: 96% Roman Catholic Political System: Federal Republic. Divided into 31 states and a Federal District. President: Felipe Calderón Currency: Mexican peso, although some places accept U.S. dollars
Cost of Living Lunch economic: 4 Standard restuarant: 12 Budget accommodation: 30 Hotel: from 34 to 45
You'll find all kinds of accommodation, from hotels in Gran Turismo, 5 Stars to 1 star hotels, campgrounds, and guest houses. Depending on the category they are required to meet some basic requirements.
Depending on the area you can visit you may find accommodation at a budget hotel from 23 to 40 per night.
In some national parks is possible to camp at night at no cost, although it is always advisable to ask permission to the relevant authorities because in some places is only allowed to camp for several hours and during the day.
Traveler's Checks
To avoid the commissions it is advisable to use traveler's checks in euros or dollars.
Tipping
Generally 15%, or even 20% of the total value of the bill, especially if the service was excelllent.
Food Mexican food is one of the richest in the world, guacamole, made from avocados, onions and cilantro, accompanied by tortillas, is recognized throughout the world for it's exquisite taste.
Mexican food is very spicy and its main ingredient is chili. Also important is fruit, especially papayas, pineapples, mangoes and other tropical fruits ...
Imported beverages are expensive and therefore trying the national drinks is recommended. Among them we can emphasize the tequila, rum and gin. It also has very famous Mexican beer. Mexico is the second largest exporter of beer
