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Travel Information about Mexico For your stay in Mexico, there are no international vaccination regulations, however there are a few that one should consider depending on the lenght of their trip. For example; vaccinations against tetanus, typhoid, malaria, diphtheria, and hepatitis A, which will protect you against infections through contaminated food and water, are highly recommended. Stomach and intestinal illnesses are common- so use caution. To avoid any uncomfortable stomach problems, follow the principle of "Boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it". Do not use ice or ice cubes, unpeeled fruits or vegetables, seafood or anything that is not quite cooked enough. Avoid drinking tap water- this may lead to unpleasant consequences. The following can be imported duty free:
Prohibited the export of gold (excluding gold), corals, cacti, archaeological artifacts and antiques. Usual opening times: 9- 1 oclock. Opening times are usually from Monday to Saturday. 9 - 8 o'clock. Small shops are usually closed 1 - 4 o'clock for "Siestas" which are naps/breaks after lunch. In general, Yucatán and Mexico have a well-developed rail network. You can reserve seats for coaches 1 or 2 days in advance . This can be done online at https: / / www.ticketbus.com.mx / ticketbus / inicio.jsp For car trips, there are a few traffic laws. These are similar to those in the US, however, you will be met by the locals who sometimes ignor them. For these reasons, caution is warranted on the streets. Gas stations can be found approximately every 50 miles. Electricity is compatible with the US, so you won't need a converter for plug-ins. If you ruin into any problems with the plug head, visit a large supermarket and they will have what you need. Generally found in the tourist areas, there many Internet Cafés. Where one exactly is near your travel destination can be found out here: http://www.world66.com/netcafeguide All Americans traveling by air outside the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel documents to enter or re-enter the United States. This requirement will be extended to sea travel (except closed loop cruises), including ferry service, by the summer of 2009. Until then, U.S. citizens traveling by sea must have government-issued photo identification and a document showing their U.S. citizenship (for example, a birth certificate or certificate of nationalization), or other Western Hemisphere Travel initiative (WHTI) compliant document such as a passport card for entry or re-entry to the U.S.
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