Mexico

Bus. Buses are the main form of long-distance public transportation in Mexico. There is an extensive network of buses, which range from modern luxury coaches to retired school buses

• Guide to Bus Travel in Mexico
• Mexico Bus Distances Table

The climate of Mexico varies according to altitude. From desert-like regions on the northwest part of the country, the low-lying coastal areas are typically tropical, hot and humid.

Mexico is a country between the U.S. and Central America that’s known for its Pacific and Gulf of Mexico beaches and its diverse landscape of mountains, deserts and jungles. Ancient ruins such as Teotihuacán and the Mayan city of Chichén Itzá are scattered throughout the country, as are Spanish colonial-era towns. In capital Mexico City, upscale shops, renowned museums and gourmet restaurants cater to modern life. Capital: Mexico City Population: 129.2 million (2017) World Bank President: Enrique Peña Nieto Destinations: Cancún, Mexico City, Chichen Itza

In Mexico the standard voltage is 127 V and the frequency is 60 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Mexico, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 110 – 127 V (as is in the US, Canada and most South American countries).

Official language Spanish Some of the most widely spoken languages in Mexico, aside from Spanish, are Nahuatl, which has almost 1.4 million speakers, Yucatec Maya, spoken by over three quarters of a million people, and Mixtec, whose speakers amount to about half a million.

Mexican peso The Mexican peso is the currency of Mexico. Modern peso and dollar currencies have a common origin in the 15th–19th century-Spanish dollar, most continuing to use its sign, “$”. Offical website: banxico.org.mx Symbol: Mex$, $ Central bank: Bank of Mexico Subunit: Centavo Banknotes: $100, $20, $500, $1000, $50, $200 Coins: $10, $20, $1, 20¢, $2, 10¢, $5, 50¢