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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, Celeste Brash, Steve Fallon & Anna Kaminski
Lonely Planet
Released: 2018-09-18
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Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Mexico is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gather all your senses and dive head-first into the ancient Maya world at exquisite Palenque; sample the freshest local specialities from street food stalls and innovative restaurants; and soak in the colours of Oaxaca City’s fiestas, architecture, and arts scene. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mexico and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Mexico: - Colour 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, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
- Covers Mexico City, Around Mexico City, Veracruz, Yucatán Peninsula, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Central Pacific Coast, Western Central Highlands, Northern Central Highlands, Baja California, Copper Canyon, Northern Mexico
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Mexico is our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track. Traveling just around Cancun? Check out Lonely Planet’s Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 |
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By DK Travel
DK Eyewitness Travel
Released: 2017-01-17
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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 Rough Guides
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The Rough Guide to Mexico is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating nation. With clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Mexican attractions, this revised, full-colour edition features easy to find practical sections, transport details and detailed colour maps. Discover Mexico's highlights, with stunning photography and information on everything from the shimmering coastline of the Baja California and the iconic cactus-strewn deserts of the north, to the Mayan villages and gorgeous palm-smothered beaches of the south. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Mexico City, and rely on our 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. |
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By Jim Johnston
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The updated, 2018 edition of Mexico City: An Opinionated Guide is now available! 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
Fodor's Travel
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Written by locals, Fodor’s Cancun & The Riviera Maya is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Mexico. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. 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, Tulum, and the Yucatán. Fodor’s Cancun & The Riviera Maya includes: Curated content for the Yucatán Peninsula as well as the best new hotels, spas, and restaurants have been added. Beach reviews include "Best For" rankings that help travelers choose the perfect beach.•ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A brief introduction and spectacular color photos capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Cancún and the Riviera Maya.•GORGEOUS PHOTOS, DETAILED MAPS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color photos and full-size street maps throughout to inspire and help you get around. Several magazine-style, color features bring the astounding architectural ruins of Chichén Itzá to life. A scuba and snorkeling feature reveals waters so clear that it's possible to see puffy white clouds in the sky even from 20 feet underwater.•ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: sample itineraries to help plan and make the most of your time. We include tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports, and the outdoors. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks.•INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: It's easy to plan a vacation for any interest using the guide's "Great Itineraries" sections, and we have travel tips for families, weddings, and honeymoons. Cancún, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, The Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cobá, The Costa Maya, Reserva de la Biósfera Sian Ka’an, Cozumel, Yucatán, Mérida, Uxmal, The Ruta Puuc, Chichén Itzá, Progreso, Isla Holbox, and much more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. MORE FODOR’s TITLES: Planning on visiting other beaches in Mexico? Check out Fodor’s Puerto Vallarta and Fodor’s Los Cabos. |
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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 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 Julie Meade
Moon Travel
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Baroque palaces and energetic streets, old-school taquerÃas and contemporary art: experience this beguiling metropolis with Moon Mexico City. - Explore the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps or follow a self-guided walk through Mexico City's most interesting neighborhoods
- See the Sights: Wander the ruins of Tenochtitlán at the Museo del Templo Mayor or visit Frida Kahlo's home. Explore the colorful Mercado de la Merced, admire Mexico City's sleek contemporary art museum, or venture into the past at the National Museum of Anthropology
- Get a Taste of the City: Feast on tacos al pastor from a street stand or indulge in the foodie scene with a multicourse meal of creative ceviche and mole negro dishes. Sip tequila and snack on botanas with locals at a cantina, belly up to the bar at a taqueria, or try Oaxacan-style chiles rellenos at a beloved family-owned spot
- Bars and Nightlife: Sip your way through a dazzling array of traditional dance halls, chic nightclubs, and hip mezcal hideaways
- Trusted Advice: Julie Meade, who lived in Mexico for 10 years, shares her cultural and artistic expertise on her beloved city
- Itineraries and Day Trips: Head out to Cuernavaca, Puebla, or the ancient pyramid ruins of Teotihuacán or follow itineraries ranging from family friendly tours to a lazy market Saturday, all accessible by bus, train, or public transit
- Full-Color Photos and Detailed Maps so you can explore on your own, plus an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go
- Handy Tools: Background information on the landscape, history, and culture of Mexico City, packaged in a book light enough to toss in your bag
With Moon Mexico City's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the city.
Exploring more of Mexico? Check out Moon San Miguel de Allende or Moon Yucatán Peninsula. Looking for another world-class city? Try Moon Buenos Aires. |
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By Julie Meade
Moon Travel
Released: 2018-11-13
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Immerse yourself in San Miguel's baroque architecture, thriving art scene, and local flavors with Moon San Miguel de Allende. Inside you'll find: - Flexible, strategic itineraries, from a week covering the best of San Miguel to three days exploring the art and architecture of the city
- The top sights and unique experiences: Admire colonial architecture and browse contemporary art galleries and streetside markets. Soak in a hot spring, sample mezcal, and snack on gorditas. Stroll the Franciscan missions of the Sierra Gorda or enjoy the mariachis serenading diners on the sidewalks. Celebrate Mexico's independence at the colorful parades of the fiestas patrias, or indulge in handmade tamales before siesta time
- Focused advice from expat Julie Doherty Meade, who shares her passion for the vida mexicana
- In-depth coverage of San Miguel de Allende and vicinity, Guanajuato, and Querétaro
- Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
- Background information on the landscape, culture, history, and neighborhoods
- Essential insight for travelers on health and safety, transportation, and accommodations, as well as a handy Spanish phrasebook
With Moon San Miguel de Allende's practical tips and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.
Looking for más Mexico? Check out Moon Cancún & Cozumel, Moon Los Cabos, or Moon Mexico City. |
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