mexico

Mexico is a country located in North America with a North Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea coastline. Neighboring countries include Belize, United States, and Guatemala. Mexico is crossed by two mountain ranges known as Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre Occidental, which are the extension of the Rocky Mountains from northern North America.

Total Area: 1,972,550 km2 (761,610 sq mi)

Capital: Mexico City

Country Code: +52

Country Population: 126,014,024

Credit Cards: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa

Currency: Mexican peso (MXN)

Departure Tax: The payment of a visitor tax by foreign tourists visiting any Mexican State comes into force. This payment applies to travelers from 15 years of age and older and can be made before, during or after your trip through the VISITAX website, where the amount of $ 224 Mexican pesos must be paid.

Drives: Right

Electricity: Mexico operates on a 127V supply voltage and 60Hz.

Ethnic Groups: 56 Amerindian and diverse foreign ethnic groups

Location: North America.

Official Language(s): Spanish

Religion: 88.9% Christianity, —77.7% Catholicism, —11.2% Other Christian, 10.6% No religion, 0.2% Others, 0.3% Unspecified

Time Zone: GMT -5 / -6

Tipping: Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants. It is customary to tip approximately 15-20% on the total bill before tax, less for poor service, more for truly exceptional service. Many restaurants may charge an automatic 15-18% gratuity for larger groups.