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Mexico Travel Information
Mexico (Spanish: México), known in full as the
United Mexican States (Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos),
is a country located in the North American continent, lying
to the South of the United States of America.
Apart from the USA in the North, Mexico
also has southern land borders with Belize
and Guatemala.
The country has two coastlines, the East coast lying on the Caribbean
Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, and the West coast touching the Pacific
Ocean including the Gulf of California.
As of
2007,
Mexico's estimated population was 108,700,891, making it the most
populous Spanish-speaking nation in the world.
About 19.2
million people live in Mexico's largest city,
Greater Mexico City (Spanish: Zona Metropolitana de Valle de México),
which is in fact the most populous city in the western hemisphere, and second
most populous in the world (after Tokyo, Japan),
as well as being the site of Mexico's
national capital.
Mexico also includes many other cities, including nine with population over
1 million, and over seventy cities with populations of more than 100,000
people.
Mexico Country Details
| Country Name |
Mexico |
| Political Status |
Country |
| Geographic Location |
North America |
| Flag |
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| Principal Language |
Spanish |
| Capital |
Mexico City |
| Major Towns/Cities |
Acapulco
Aguascalientes
Buenavista
Campeche
Cancún
Celaya
Chihuahua
Chilpancingo
Chimalhuacan
Ciudad Acuña
Ciudad Apodaca
Ciudad Ju´rez
Ciudad López Mateos
Ciudad Madero
Ciudad Obregón
Ciudad Santa Catarina
Ciudad Victoria
Coacalco
Coatzacoalcos
Cuautitl´n
Cuautla
Cuernavaca
Culiac´n
Durango
Ecatepec
Ensenada
Gómez Palacio
General Escobedo
Guadalajara
Guadalupe
Hermosillo
Irapuato
Ixtapaluca
Jiutepec
La Paz Sur
León
Los Mochis
Los Reyes la Paz
Mérida
Matamoros
Mazatl´n
Metepec
Mexicali
Mexico City (Capital)
Monclova
Monterrey
Morelia
Naucalpan
Nezahualcóyotl
Nogales
Nuevo Laredo
Oaxaca
Pachuca
Puebla
Puerto Vallarta
Querétaro
Reynosa
Saltillo
San Luis Potosíí
San Nicol´s de los Garza
Tampico
Tapachula
Tehuac´n
Tepic
Tijuana
Tlalnepantla
Tlaquepaque
Toluca
Tonal´
Torreón
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Uruapan
Valle de Chalco
Veracruz
Villa Nicol´s Romero
Villahermosa
Xalapa
Xico
Zapopan |
Web Sites about Mexico
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Books about Mexico
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By Lonely Planet, Kate Armstrong, John Hecht, Tom Masters & Brendan Sainsbury
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Mexico is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the ancient Maya world, go horse-riding through fragrant pine forest, and experience Mexico City's hopping cultural scene; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mexico and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Mexico Travel Guide: - Color maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, cuisine, ancient ruins, culture, arts, landscapes, nature, customs, etiquette
- Over 120 maps
- Covers Mexico City, Veracruz, Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Campeche, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Central Pacific Coast, Tijuana, the Copper Canyon, Northern Mexico, Baja California, Northern Central Highlands and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Mexico, our most comprehensive guide to Mexico, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. - Looking for a guide focused on Cancun, Cozumel and the Yucatan? Check out Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan guide for a comprehensive look at all this region has to offer.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, John Noble, Kate Armstrong, Stuart Butler, John Hecht, Anna Kaminski, Tom Masters, Josephine Quintero, Brendan Sainsbury, Andy Symington, Phillip Tang, Lucas Vidgen About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. |
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By DK
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Mexico will lead you straight to the best attractions this beautiful country has to offer, from Mexico City to the Gulf Coast and the Yucatán Peninsula. Hike the Cooper Canyon, go salsa dancing in Mexico City, or dive in the Mexican Caribbean. This newly updated guidebook will help you explore Mexico region-by-region, from the ancient city of Teotihuacán to the Mayan rain forest city of Calakmul. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Mexico.    • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance.
   • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights.
   • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums.
   • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area.
   • Area maps marked with sights.
   • Detailed city maps include a street finder index for easy navigation.
   • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights.
   • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations.
With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Mexico truly shows you what others only tell you. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide. |
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By Lonely Planet & Lucas Vidgen
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at Chichen Itza's massive El Castilo pyramid, swim in a cenote, and party in a steamy Caribbean cantina in Merida; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cancun, Cozumel and the Yucatan and begin your journey now! - Inside Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan Travel Guide:
- Color maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - cuisine, history, art, literature, Maya heritage, landscapes, wildlife, customs and etiquette
- Over 30 maps
- Covers Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Isla Cozumel, Riviera Maya, Costa Maya and the Southern Caribbean Coast, Yucatan State, Chichen Itza, Campeche, Chiapas and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan, our most comprehensive guide to Cancun, Cozumel and the Yucatan, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Mexico for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, John Hecht, Lucas Vidgen. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. |
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By Rough Guides
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The Rough Guide to Mexico is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating nation. Discover Mexico's highlights with stunning photography and information on everything from Baja California's beaches and the silver towns of the BajÃo to the jungle-smothered ruins of Oaxaca and Yucatán. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Mexico City, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops, and restaurants for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Mexico also includes detailed itineraries covering the best of the country, as well as things not to miss and regional highlights detailing the most unforgettable experiences. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Mexico. Series Overview: For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more. |
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By Jim Johnston
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Mexico City, as one of the largest metropoli on the planet, can overwhelm even the most adventurous visitor. Thankfully, Mexico City: An Opinionated Guide for the Curious Traveler lends a thorough, guiding hand to help make the visitor's stay outstanding. Written by a longtime resident who knows the city inside and out, this travel guide delivers detailed walking tours of the city that include the most popular tourist sights as well as lesser-known spots. Johnston knows where to stay, what to do, and where to eat: everything from authentic market food to sophisticated Mexican cuisine.What began as a collection of notes to share with good friends is now available to every newcomer looking for a joyful, memorable stay in Mexico City. "This is the guidebook that I want. Wonderfully written, airtight information, organized in the smartest possibly way. I can't imagine a better Mexico City guide for these times."-Tony Cohan, author of Mexican Days and On Mexican Time" Johnston is the friend you wish you had in every great city, toting you from palace to museum to park but never missing the exquisite pastelerÃa, the grand hotel lobby or the clean public bathroom."-San Francisco Chronicle |
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By Fodor's Travel Guides
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Released: 2015-08-11
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As the gateway to the Riviera Maya, Cancún is a thriving beach community and Mexico's most popular tourist destination. In stunning full-color, Fodor's Cancún & the Riviera Maya illustrates the best beaches, resorts, restaurants, and activities in the region, including Cozumel and the Yucatán. |
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By Nancy Mikula
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Mexico City will lead you straight to the very best the city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the best nightspots, this guide and its pull-out map is the perfect pocket-sized companion. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars and places to shop. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists, from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. You'll find the insider knowledge you need to explore this city with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Mexico City and its pull-out map. |
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By Lonely Planet, Kate Armstrong, John Hecht, Adam Skolnick & Phillip Tang
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#1 best-selling guide to Mexico Lonely Planet Mexico is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Maya ruins and superb beaches of Tulum, savour regional specialities amid the colonial charms of Merida or party hard at the dazzling resort of Puerto Vallarta; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mexico and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Mexico Travel Guide: - Color maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, ancient civilizations, economy, education, the drugs war, religion, sports, architecture, sculpture, painting, music, cinema, literature, folk art, food and drink, landscape, wildlife, environment
- Over 120 maps
- Covers Mexico City, Veracruz, Yucatan Peninsula, Chiapas, Oaxaca, central Pacific coast, central highlands, baja California, Copper Canyon and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Mexico, our most comprehensive guide to Mexico, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. - Looking for a guide focused on Cancun Cozumel & the Yucatan? Check out Lonely Planet's Cancun Cozumel & the Yucatan guide for a comprehensive look at all these areas have to offer.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sandra Bao. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. *Best-selling guide to Mexico. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA. |
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By Carl Franz
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Over the past 35 years, hundreds of thousands of readers have agreed: This is the classic guide to "living, traveling, and taking things as they come" in Mexico. Now in its updated 14th edition, The People's Guide to Mexico still offers the ideal combination of basic travel information, entertaining stories, and friendly guidance about everything from driving in Mexico City to hanging a hammock to bartering at the local mercado.
Features include:
Advice on planning your trip, where to go, and how to get around once you're there
Practical tips to help you stay healthy and safe, deal with red tape, change money, send email, letters and packages, use the telephone, do laundry, order food, speak like a local, and more
Well-informed insight into Mexican culture, and hints for enjoying traditional fiestas and celebrations
The most complete information available on Mexican Internet resources, book and map reviews, and other info sources for travelers |
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By Nick Rider
DK Eyewitness Travel
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photography, and illustrations of any guide. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cancun and Yucatan is your pocket guide to the very best of the Yucatan Peninsula and the Mexican city of Cancun. Get the most adventure out of your trip to Cancun and the Yucatan with a travel guide full of insider tips. Find the best beaches for diving and surfing, tour spectacular Mayan ruins and historic colonial towns, locate great fishing spots, and explore unspoiled wildlife preserves. Whether you're looking for the liveliest resorts, bars, and clubs, the most fun places for children, or just the places to get away from it all, our Top 10 guide to Cancun and the Yucatan has the information you'll need to take the most from your vacation. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cancun and Yucatan True to its name, this Top 10 guidebook covers all major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. - "Don't miss" destination highlights
- Things to do and places to eat, drink, and shop by area
- Free, color pull-out map (print edition), plus maps and photographs throughout
- Walking tours and day-trip itineraries
- Traveler tips and recommendations
- Local drink and dining specialties to try
- Museums, festivals, outdoor activities
- Creative and quirky best-of lists and more
The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cancun and Yucatan Recommended: For an in-depth guidebook to the country of Mexico, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Mexico, which offers the most complete cultural coverage of Cancun, the Yucatan, and Mexico; trip-planning itineraries by length of stay; 3-D cross-section illustrations of major sights and attractions; thousands of photographs, illustrations, and maps; and more. |
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