Mexico
 FAQ
1. What kind of documents are required?
The Government of Mexico
requires that all visitors present proof of citizenship and photo
identification for entry into Mexico. A passport is recommended,
but other citizenship documents such as a certified birth certificate,
a Naturalization Certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad,
or a Certificate of Citizenship are acceptable. Driver's permits,
voter registration cards or credit cards are not sufficient.
2. Will I get sick from the food and water?
Mexico has made great improvements over the years. The major resort
areas are very aware of the importance of providing a healthy environment
for their many world-wide visitors. As David Simmonds, editor of
The Mexico File and long-time Mexico traveler has stated “it
has been literally years since I have gotten sick in Mexico, and
I eat in all kinds of places”.
3. Isn't Mexico just a big desert?
Mexico is the world's eighth largest country and one of its most
diverse. With over 6,000 miles of beaches the country contains lush
rainforests, snow-capped mountains, desert canyons, woodlands and
tropical savannahs with temperatures from frigid to searing. There
are six major mountain ranges divided by plateaus, plains and basins,
with a variety of cultures and diversity in evidence. The beaches
are as beautiful as any in the world.
4. How about crime?
Like any country, the major cities have more crime than the rest
of the country. The Mexican government is very aware of the importance
of tourism (second only to oil for the economy) and many Americans
report feeling much safer in towns like Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San
Lucas, San Miguel de Allende than they do back home. Tens of thousands
of expatriate Americans now call Mexico home, feeling very safe
in their environment.
 5.
How about the Golf?
Mexico has asserted itself as one of the premier golf destinations
in the world. Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and Mazatlan
are all home to world class golf and resort facilities. Robert
Trent Jones Jr., Jack
Nicklaus, Lee
Trevino and other prominent course designers have all made their
mark in Mexico, and the Vista
Vallarta courses in Puerto
Vallarta will host the 2002 World Match Play Championships in
December.
6. What is the best time to visit?
In most of mainland Mexico the rainy season is June through September.
And even though it might rain nearly every day, it is usually in
the late afternoon. The newer courses have been designed to drain
well so that morning conditions are fine. The landscape is lush
and green during the rainy season and some people prefer it to any
other time.The Cabo
area of Baja is dry, but quite hot, in these same months. Again,
morning tee times are recommended. Northern Baja is a good alternative
for the summer months. October through May are ideal months to avoid
excessive heat and rain.
 7.
How much bang for my buck can I expect, and should I carry American
dollars?
Mexico compares very favorably with Hawaii
and overseas destinations. And being right next door, you can find
very good flight rates all year. You can easily find a good, authentic
meal with drinks in Mexico for $10.00 or less. You can use American
Dollars in many tourist areas in Mexico, but we recommend changing
to pesos to fully appreciate the culture and Mexico experience.
ATM's are everywhere and dispense pesos to you at a very favorable
rate.
8. Do I need to speak Spanish?
No, not at all. The tourist areas are quite accustomed to communicating
in English, although it is fun to dust off the high school Spanish
and is appreciated by the Mexican people.
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