Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Mexico City, a welcoming place for children
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Tourist information kiosk
Planning Your Trip
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Visitor Centers
before travel. A passport
is the most reliable
identification. Citizens
returning to the US will
need a valid passport or
other accepted official ID.
Directory
Secretariat of
Tourism (Federal) -
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Visitor Center
Mexico City Airport,
National Arrivals
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Visitor Center
Zona Rosa
Paseo de la Reforma
s/n, next to Angel de la
Independencia
Visitor Center
Centro Histórico
Next to the Catedral
Metropolitana
Visitor Center
Bellas Artes
Av Juárez and Angela
Peralta
Visitor Center
Bosque de
Chapultepec
In front of the Museo
Nacional de
Antropología
Visitor Center
Coyoacán
Casa Municipal, Plaza
Hidalgo 1
Visitor Center
Xochimilco
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Before arriving, check
the website for the
Secretariat of Tourism
(Federal) and the Virtual
Guide. After arrival, stop
by one of the offices or
kiosks of Departamento
de Turismo del Districto
Federal for information.
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Insurance
Obtain travel and
medical insurance before
arriving in Mexico. If you
are entering Mexico by
car, you must carry
Mexican auto insurance.
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Media
Current events and
cultural programs are
listed in the weekly
Tiempo Libre
. The
biweekly
DF por Travesías
covers clubs, bars, and
restaurants. The English
daily
The Herald
, is also
available in newsstands.
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Internet
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When to Go
Mexico City is a
year-round destination.
March and early April are
particularly beautiful.
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What to Take
Conservative
city-casual clothing is
suitable for most
occasions. Mexicans do
not wear shorts though.
Try to avoid carrying
high-priced items.
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How Long to Stay
Many hotels offer
Internet access either at
a business center or in
the hotel lobby while
some also offer direct
access from the rooms.
Many tourist areas have
Internet cafés.
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Maps
A week is ideal,
allowing three to four
days to explore the
Centro Histórico and the
museums in Bosque de
Chapultepec. Two days
are best for exploring
Coyoacán, San Ángel,
and Xochimilco. Allow a
full day for Teotihuacán.
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Traveling with
The Visitor Centers
distribute an excellent,
free
Mexico City Tourist
Map
. Both Spanish and
English versions are
available.
Guía Roji
also
has good city maps.
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Visas and
Identification
Citizens of North America
and many countries in
Europe and Latin America
do not need a visa.
Tourist permits should be
obtained at the border.
Entry requirements are
prone to change so check
Children
Children must have proof
of citizenship. If the child
is traveling alone or with
just one parent, carry
notarized letters of
permission from the
absent parent.
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