Mexico

Most trips start in Mexico City, a very large capital with a cheap Metro and neighbourhoods you can cover on foot.

Before You GoMexico City

Christmas in Mexico City 2026: Zócalo and Posada Dates

Christmas in Mexico City has no 2026 program yet. In 2025 the city ran a free Zócalo festival from 20 December to 4 January, and posadas run 16 to 24 December.

October 12, 2026

Before You Go

Do You Need a Visa to Go to Mexico? 2026 Rules

Most US citizens do not need a visa to go to Mexico. You need a passport and the FMM tourist permit, which INM prices at 983 pesos in 2026, for up to 180 days.

October 12, 2026

What to DoCancún

Is Cancun Safe Right Now in 2026?

As of 4 November 2026, Quintana Roo, the state with Cancun, is at Level 2 of 4, "Exercise increased caution", in the State Department's Mexico advisory.

October 14, 2026

Before You GoCancún

Best Time to Visit Cancun

The best time to visit Cancun is February to April, the driest months. October is the wettest. Month table, hurricane season, sargassum, Semana Santa 2027.

October 15, 2026

Before You GoMexico City

Best Time to Visit Mexico City

The best time to visit Mexico City is November to April, the driest months. About 91 percent of the rain falls May to October. Month table, Day of the Dead.

October 15, 2026

Before You Go

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca 2026

Oaxaca has not posted its Day of the Dead 2026 program on the pages we could read. Last year's ran 28 October to 8 November. ADO bus, flights, what to ask.

October 12, 2026

What to DoCabo San Lucas

Is Cabo San Lucas Safe Right Now?

Is Cabo San Lucas safe? Baja California Sur is at Level 2, "Exercise increased caution", in the State Department's advisory of 29 May 2026. Taxis and beaches.

October 14, 2026

What to DoMexico City

Is Mexico City Safe for Americans?

Is Mexico City safe? It is at Level 2, "Exercise increased caution", in the State Department's advisory of 29 May 2026. What it says about night, taxis, Metro.

October 14, 2026

What to DoPuerto Vallarta

Is Puerto Vallarta Safe?

Is Puerto Vallarta safe? Jalisco is at Level 3, "Reconsider travel", in the State Department advisory of 29 May 2026. US staff have no limits in the city.

October 14, 2026

What to DoTulum

Is Tulum Safe?

Is Tulum safe? The State Department lists Quintana Roo, where Tulum is, at Level 2 in its advisory of 29 May 2026. What it says, and the distance from Cancun.

October 14, 2026

What to Do

Thanksgiving in Mexico

Mexico does not celebrate Thanksgiving. It is not on the federal rest day list. The Mexican holidays near it are 2 and 16 November 2026.

October 12, 2026

What to DoTulum

Things to Do in Tulum

Things to do in Tulum: ruins, cenotes, beaches, Sian Ka'an and Coba, with 2026 fees and hours from INAH, CONANP and the federal decree, read 14 Oct 2026.

October 14, 2026

Where to StayMexico City

Where to Stay in Mexico City in 2026

Where to stay in Mexico City: the city's tourism site names Roma, Condesa, Polanco and Centro as the usual bases. Our pick, Metro costs, Day of the Dead dates.

October 12, 2026

Before You GoMexico City

Day of the Dead in Mexico City 2026

Day of the Dead in Mexico City 2026: the Great Parade is Saturday 31 October at 14:00 on Reforma, and the Zócalo ofrenda runs 29 October to 2 November.

October 12, 2026

Getting AroundMexico City

Mexico City Airport to City Center in 2026

The Metro costs 5 pesos but serves Terminal 1 only. Metrobús Line 4 costs 30 pesos from both terminals. Ride apps pick up outside the grounds.

October 12, 2026

Mexico guides

Christmas in Mexico City 2026: Zócalo and Posada Dates

Do You Need a Visa to Go to Mexico? 2026 Rules

Is Cancun Safe Right Now in 2026?

Best Time to Visit Cancun

Best Time to Visit Mexico City

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca 2026

Is Cabo San Lucas Safe Right Now?

Is Mexico City Safe for Americans?

Is Puerto Vallarta Safe?

Is Tulum Safe?

Thanksgiving in Mexico

Things to Do in Tulum

Where to Stay in Mexico City in 2026

Day of the Dead in Mexico City 2026

Mexico City Airport to City Center in 2026