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Tips on Having a Trouble-Free Trip to Mexico
Mexico has become one of the most popular tourist destinations.And just like traveling to other countries and cities, one needsenough information to be able to maximize the experience ofstaying in Mexico.
Here are some tips to help one prepare for an exciting trip toone of the culturally-rich countries, Mexico.
1. Learn the language.
Spanish is the main language spoken in Mexico. Although someresidents can communicate in and understand English, Spanish isstill the language spoken in commerce. Spanish is easy to learnand once one has been familiarized with sentence construction,he or she can go far just using an English/Spanish dictionary.
2. Make sure you have an ID with a photo (such as a passport ora driver's license), your tourist card (which is proof of yourpermission to visit Mexico) and your proof of citizenship.
These are the documents that need to be presented beforeentering Mexico.
3. Take note of the following items as these are allowed to bebrought to Mexico:
Personal clothing, footwear and toiletries in practicalquantities Magazines and books Personal medicines andprescriptions Used sporting equipment One portable TV and VCRand one typewriter Cassette and records, not exceeding 20Musical instrument A set of skiing equipment, fishing equipmentand tennis rackets Alcohol-containing beverage, not exceedingthree liters, and 50 cigars or
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400 cigarettes, if tourist isover eighteen years old One still camera and movie camera, withnot more than twelve rolls of film
4. Before entering Mexico, there are two forms to be filled out.It is better to prepare a black pen for these. These are usuallydistributed at the airline ticket counter or while on the plane.The first one is the temporary visa. The second form is for theCustoms and Taxation called Hacienda.
5. Although there are businesses that accept foreign currency,make sure that you still have some of your dollars exchanged forthe Mexican peso. Credit cards, particularly, those withMasterCard, Visa and AmEx logo are also accepted. Bringingtraveler's checks are also preferred.
6. Drink bottled water or sufficiently boiled water. Never drinktap water even if the place in which you are staying claim tohave a water purifying system. Before eating fruits andvegetable, wash these in a purifying solution, peel them andcook them.
7. In a location different from that of the originals, storephotocopies of tickets and a list of traveler's checks.
With this information, your trip to Mexico will be a safe andenjoyable one.
About the author:
Jay is the web owner of http://www.airline-tickets.biz Lowest Price AirlineTickets , a website that provides information and resourceson vacations, airfare, hotels, and travel. You can visit hiswebsite at: http://www.hotels-in.net Hotel Discounts
Written by: Jay Bauder
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