Mexico Essentials

With up to five million people using Mexico City's Metro each day, it's not surprising that you come across all sorts of travelers using it

It will take more than a desire for modernity to do away with Mexico's deep-rooted traditions of commerce, which stretch back to Pre-Columbian times

Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexican trading culture and appropriate in many everyday situations. This article helps you get acquainted with them

Whether your tap water is drink-able in Mexico depends on several factors; most people use filtered or bottled water, some are confident drinking tap water

Mexico's elegant and distinctive 12-sided $20-peso coins are starting to supersede the old $20-peso banknotes that were printed on polymer

Road traffic congestion in Mexico City is reaching saturation point, giving rise to stress, argument, and more late arrivals

Mexican banknotes carry a range of security features, and a few spot checks can help you avoid getting landed with fake bills as you trade

Weekday traffic in Mexico City has reached the point of saturation, giving rise to higher stress levels and the need for patience

It had been mentioned that Mexico's Cinco de Mayo holiday is more celebrated among Mexicans in the U.S. than it is in Mexico

One of the best times of the year to visit Mexico City is during the Easter Week holiday, known in Mexico as Semana Santa, Holy Week

The two busiest times of the year for travel in Mexico are during Christmas and New Year, and Holy Week—that begins on the weekend of Palm Sunday

Easter Week is one of Mexico's important religious holidays and is also the most popular week of the year for family vacations in Mexico