Travel advisory · MexicoSome governments advise against travel to parts of Mexico.The warnings cover only these areas: Colima, Guerrero, Sinaloa, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Federal Highway 199 San Cristóbal de las Casas–Palenque, Guanajuato, south of Highways 43D and 45D, Guatemala border region, Chiapas, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Michoacán, Nayarit, within 20 km of Sinaloa and Durango border, Nuevo León, except Monterrey, Piedras Negras, Route 85 Monterrey–Nuevo Laredo, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Tecate, Tijuana, US border region, Zacatecas.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Colima · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, UK
Guerrero · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, New Zealand, UK
Sinaloa · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, New Zealand, UK
Chiapas · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain, France
Chihuahua · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France, UK
Federal Highway 199 San Cristóbal de las Casas–Palenque · avoid non-essential travel · France, UK
Guanajuato, south of Highways 43D and 45D · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
Guatemala border region, Chiapas · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France, New Zealand
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
Michoacán · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany, New Zealand, UK
Nayarit, within 20 km of Sinaloa and Durango border · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
Nuevo León, except Monterrey · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
Piedras Negras · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
Route 85 Monterrey–Nuevo Laredo · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
Sonora · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
Tamaulipas · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France, UK
Tecate · avoid non-essential travel · France, UK
Tijuana · avoid non-essential travel · France, UK
US border region · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, France
Zacatecas · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, UK

Also named by one government: Celaya–Irapuato–Salamanca triangle, Guanajuato (France), Culiacán and surrounding area (France), North of Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas (Germany), Route 129 Martinez de la Torre–Teziutlán (France), Route 131 Tapacoyan–Perote (France), Route 180 Martinez de la Torre–Papantla secondary roads (France), Route 40 Monterrey–Reynosa (France), Southern Michoacán from Uruapán to the coast (France), Acapulco (France), Baja California, except Tijuana and Tecate (France), Ciudad Acuña (Spain), Ciudad Juárez and surrounding area (Spain), Ciudad Obregón (France), Coahuila, except southern part (New Zealand), Coatzacoalcos (France), Colonias north and north-east of the Zócalo, Mexico City (France), Durango (France), East Nuevo León, bordering Tamaulipas (France), Guanajuato (Spain), Guanajuato, Highway 45 between León and Irapuato (New Zealand), Guanajuato, south-west of Highway 45D (UK), Jalisco, within 50 km of Michoacán border (Canada), Monclova (Spain), Morelos (France), Nayarit (France), Nogales (France), Non-tourist rural areas of Baja California (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Chihuahua (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Coahuila (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Durango (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Sonora (Spain), Northern municipalities of Jalisco (UK), Northern Tamaulipas from San Fernando to US border (Spain), Northern Veracruz bordering Tamaulipas (Spain), Northern Veracruz from Martinez de la Torre (France), Route 150D Puebla–Orizaba (France), Route 190 Oaxaca–Santo Domingo Tehuantepec (France), Route 85 and 83 Monterrey–Ciudad Victoria–Tampico (France), Route 95 Mexico City–Cuernavaca (France), Selva Lacandona (France), South and south-west of Lake Chapala, Jalisco (UK), South-west Jalisco and Los Altos, except Puerto Vallarta (France), South-west Michoacán (France), South-west Tamaulipas (France), Southern Guanajuato state (France), Southern Michoacán south of Morelia (Spain), Strip within 40 km of Guatemalan border, Chiapas (UK), Tepic (New Zealand), Toluca (France), Veracruz city (France)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Exercise increased caution	May 29, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen (Sicherheitslage) (regional advisories)	Oct 19, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Vigilance renforcée pour le reste du pays (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

aerial photo of dome building under blue sky at daytime

North America

Mexico

Go to Mexico for regional food, colonial cities, Maya ruins and beaches on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.

Start with the essentials Where to stay Plan a trip to Mexico

Mexico is a large country in North America, bordered by the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the south. Travelers go for regional food, museums and street food in Mexico City, markets and cooking in Oaxaca, Maya sites such as Chichén Itzá in the Yucatán, and beaches on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Colonial towns in the central highlands, many built under Spanish rule, suit a slower pace.

Distance shapes the trip. Flights link the main regions quickly, but driving or long bus rides between them can take many hours, so two or three bases usually work better than trying to cover five. The drier months, roughly November through April, suit most regions. Hurricane season runs from June to November and matters most on the coasts. For a first visit, plan at least two weeks, and three if you want both the highlands and the coast.

Five things to know before Mexico

Your length of stay is set at the border
Many passports enter visa-free, and the immigration officer decides how many days you get. Ask for what you need and check the date on your entry record. Visas and entry
Use app rides or official taxis
Uber and DiDi work well in Mexico City. At the airport, buy an authorized taxi ticket inside the terminal.
The altitude is real
Mexico City sits at about 2,240 m. Take the first afternoon easy and drink water. Mexico City
Drink bottled or filtered water
Hotels and most restaurants use purified water and ice; tap water is not for drinking.
Plan Día de Muertos early
The main days are November 1–2. Rooms in Oaxaca and Mexico City go months ahead. Día de Muertos

Mexico travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Mexico City

Museums, street food and the altitude

Read the guide Oaxaca

Markets, mezcal and Monte Albán

Read the guide Visas and entry

Stay length and the entry record

Read the guide Travel insurance

Medical cover and trip changes

Read the guide eSIM and data

Staying online across the regions

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Mexico

See all attractions in Mexico

Park · CancúnKabah ParkUse insect repellent, as mosquitoes can be prevalent.

Sight · Baja CaliforniaParque Nacional Constitución de 1857

a view of rooftops and buildings with a mountain in the background

Market · San Cristóbal de las CasasMercado Municipal

Bar · EnsenadaBar Andaluz

Destinations in Mexico

silhouette of palm trees near body of water during sunset

CityPuerto VallartaExplore

CityPalenqueExplore

CityEnsenadaExplore

landmark photography of Chichen Itza, Mexico

CityChichén ItzáExplore

white concrete church under blue sky during daytime

CityMazatlánExplore

CityTaxcoExplore

CityPuerto EscondidoExplore

A view of the ocean from the top of a hill

CityBahías de HuatulcoExplore

Where to stay in Mexico

Neighborhood first, hotel second.

All stay guides

MéridaWhere to stay in Mérida: Centro, Santiago, Montejo and more

white and brown concrete building near body of water during daytime

Playa del CarmenWhere to stay in Playa del Carmen: four bases, from the strip to Playacar

Itineraries

3 daysMérida in 3 days: plaza, markets, mansions and a ruins dayA three-day Mérida plan: the plaza and market on day one, Paseo de Montejo and museums on day two, Uxmal or Celestún on day three, paced around the heat.

4 daysPuerto Vallarta in 4 days: old town, a boat day, Sayulita and whalesA 4-day Puerto Vallarta plan: Zona Romantica and the Malecon, a boat day to the south shore, a Sayulita trip and whale watching in season. Transport and base tips.

1 dayChichén Itzá day trip from Cancún or Mérida: route and timingChichén Itzá is about 2.5 to 3 hours from Cancún and 1.5 to 2 hours from Mérida. A timed day plan, the one-hour time-zone trap, tours or car, and when to sleep nearby.

What a day costs in Mexico

Per person, in MXN

Work out your trip

BudgetMX$520a day≈ $28 · per person

Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.

Bed a night: MX$250
Food: MX$250
Transport: MX$20
Sights: Free

Mid-rangeMX$2,100a day≈ $112 · per person

A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.

Bed a night: MX$1,100
Food: MX$600
Transport: MX$200
Sights: MX$200

ComfortMX$5,900a day≈ $314 · per person

A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.

Bed a night: MX$2,500
Food: MX$1,400
Transport: MX$800
Sights: MX$1,200

Checked Oct 3, 2026 by Tomás HerreraA source for every line on the trip cost page. Flights not included. Rates By Exchange Rate APIWork out your trip

When to go

Rainy days

Best

JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh22°Low9°Dry, cool nights
FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh24°Low10°Dry
MarchClear4 rainy daysHigh27°Low12°Warm, jacarandas
AprilClear7 rainy daysHigh27°Low13°Warmest, dry
MayClear12 rainy daysHigh28°Low15°Warm, hazy
JuneRain20 rainy daysHigh25°Low14°Rainy afternoons
JulyRain27 rainy daysHigh23°Low13°Rainy afternoons
AugustRain27 rainy daysHigh23°Low13°Rainy afternoons
SeptemberRain24 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°Rain, Sept 16
OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Drying out
NovemberClear4 rainy daysHigh23°Low10°Día de Muertos
DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh22°Low9°Dry, holidays

Average daily high and low in Mexico City, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Free trip plannerPlan a trip to MexicoPut the places you like in Mexico on a map, give them days, and let one button order each day. Free, with no account.Plan a trip

Right now in Mexico

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 19°
Humidity: 44%
Wind: 4 km/h
Chance of rain: 0%

Mexico

02:05 PM

Monday, November 2

GMT-6

Today26°13°0%Monday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
Tue28°13°2%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 28°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 2%.
Wed27°12°6%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 6%.
Thu27°12°6%Thursday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 6%.
Fri27°14°37%Friday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 37%.
Sat25°13°71%Saturday: Drizzle. High 25°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 71%.
Sun22°12°48%Sunday: Drizzle. High 22°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 48%.

Updated 11:32 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.81 MXN

Amount

Converted to

MXN · Mexican Peso

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Mexico

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar

OctoberDía de Muertos in Mexico CityOct 31 – Nov 2, 2026

Festivals by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
JulGuelaguetzaOaxaca
Aug
Sep
OctDía de MuertosMexico CityFestival Internacional CervantinoGuanajuato
Nov
Dec

On tour in Mexico: Karol G Tropitour Guadalupe, Mexico City, Nov 6 – 15, 2026 · Bruno Mars The Romantic Tour Mexico City, Dec 3 – 11, 2026 · Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour Monterrey, Zapopan, Mexico City, Feb 24 – 27, 2027 · Nickelback Everything Under the Sun Tour 2027 Mexico City, May 7, 2027

Before you go to Mexico

Maya sites and day toursChichén Itzá and Teotihuacán by tourCompare tours

Rental car for the YucatánCenotes and ruins on your own clockCompare rentals

eSIM for MexicoRides and maps between regionsRead the guide Travel insurance for MexicoMedical cover for altitude, long roadsRead the guide

We may earn a commission. It never decides our picks.

Rules for Mexico, checked

Check entry requirements, including whether you need Mexico's tourist form (FMM), on the official INM (Instituto Nacional de Migración) website before you travel.

Keep the entry form you receive on arrival, because you hand it back at departure.

Declare food, plants and animal products on your customs form. Some fruit, plant and meat items are restricted at the border.

Drug offences carry heavy penalties in Mexico, so never carry a bag or package for anyone else.

Mexico FAQ

How long can I stay in Mexico?

Many passports can enter visa-free as tourists, and the officer at the border decides the length of stay. Check the date on your entry record before you leave the airport.

Is Mexico City easy to get around?

The Centro Histórico, Roma, Condesa and Coyoacán are walkable by day. Use app rides at night and between neighborhoods.

When is Día de Muertos?

November 1–2, with altars and events in the days before. Mexico City also holds a large parade in the run-up, and rooms in Oaxaca fill months ahead.

When is the best time to visit Mexico?

November to April is dry across most of the country. Hurricane season runs from about June to November on the Caribbean side and from mid-May on the Pacific, and the Yucatán is hottest in April and May.

How do I travel between Mexican cities?

First-class ADO buses link most cities and are comfortable. Flights save a day on long routes such as Mexico City to Cancún or Oaxaca, and the Tren Maya serves parts of the Yucatán Peninsula.