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Mexico

Country · Americas, Central America

Mexico
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Mexico is located in Central America in the Americas region. Its capital is Mexico City, and the country has a population of about 132 million people across an area of 1,972,550 square kilometres. It offers travellers a vast range of cultural and historical sights.

Highlights

The site covers 55 top sights, including Mexico City as the main city. Among the 20 listed top sights are Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan, Tulum, El Castillo, Chichen Itza, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Parícutin, Great Pyramid of Cholula, Templo Mayor, Pyramid of the Sun, Chapultepec Castle, Palenque, Zócalo, Riviera Maya, Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, Angel of Independence, Monte Albán, National Palace, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Pyramid of the Moon.

Food and drink

Traditional dishes and beverages include Tequila, Taco, Burrito, Nachos, Chili con carne, Quesadilla, Margarita, Enchilada, Mezcal, Fajita, Pulque, and Pico de gallo.

When to go

This climate data applies to the capital, Mexico City. January and February have highs of 20 °C to 21 °C and lows of 5 °C to 6 °C with very little rain, making them dry months for a visit. March and April see slightly higher temperatures up to 24 °C and moderate rain. From May through October, rainfall increases significantly, peaking in July and August with 168 mm and 165 mm of rain respectively, accompanied by daily highs around 21 °C and lows of 11 °C. November and December return to drier conditions with highs of 20 °C and 19 °C and minimal rainfall.

Practical notes

The currency is the peso. Languages spoken are Spanish, Nahuatl, and Yucatec Maya. Driving is on the right side of the road. Plugs of type A and B are used, with a voltage of 127.0 V. Time zones cover UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00, UTC−06:00, and UTC−05:00.

Cities

Food and drink to try in Mexico

  • Tequila
  • Taco
  • Burrito
  • Nachos
  • Chili con carne
  • Quesadilla
  • Margarita
  • Enchilada
  • Mezcal
  • Fajita
  • Pulque
  • Pico de gallo

Top sights in Mexico

  1. Chichen ItzaUNESCOChichen Itza
  2. TeotihuacanUNESCOTeotihuacan
  3. Colorado RiverColorado River
  4. TulumTulumTulum
  5. El Castillo, Chichen ItzaEl Castillo, Chichen Itza
  6. Basilica of Our Lady of GuadalupeBasilica of Our Lady of GuadalupeMexico City
  7. ParícutinParícutin
  8. Great Pyramid of CholulaGreat Pyramid of CholulaCholula
  9. Templo MayorTemplo MayorMexico City
  10. Pyramid of the SunPyramid of the SunTeotihuacan
  11. Chapultepec CastleChapultepec CastleMexico City
  12. PalenqueUNESCOPalenque
  1. Zócalo · Mexico City
  2. Riviera Maya
  3. Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral · Mexico City
  4. Angel of Independence · Mexico City
  5. Monte Albán · Oaxaca de JuárezUNESCO
  6. National Palace · Mexico City
  7. Palacio de Bellas Artes · Mexico City
  8. Pyramid of the Moon · Teotihuacan
  9. Monumento a la Revolución · Mexico City
  10. CalakmulUNESCO
  11. National Museum of Anthropology · Mexico City
  12. Frida Kahlo Museum · Mexico City
  13. UxmalUNESCO
  14. Chapultepec · Mexico City
  15. Museo Soumaya · Mexico City
  16. Revillagigedo IslandsUNESCO
  17. Copper Canyon · El Fuerte
  18. Historic center of Mexico City · Mexico CityUNESCO
  19. Chapultepec Zoo · Mexico City
  20. Biblioteca Vasconcelos · Mexico City
  21. Paseo de la Reforma · Mexico City
  22. Mummies of Guanajuato · Guanajuato
  23. Torre Latinoamericana · Mexico City
  24. Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan · Teotihuacan
  25. Polanco · Mexico City
  26. Leon Trotsky House Museum · Mexico City
  27. Camino Real de Tierra AdentroUNESCO
  28. El TajínUNESCO
  29. Zona Rosa, Mexico City · Mexico City
  30. Anahuacalli Museum · Mexico City
  31. Hierve el Agua
  32. San Juan de Ulúa · Veracruz
  33. Monarch Butterfly Biosphere ReserveUNESCO
  34. Yaxchilan
  35. Guadalajara Cathedral · Guadalajara
  36. Xochicalco · CuernavacaUNESCO
  37. Islas MaríasUNESCO
  38. Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca · Cuernavaca
  39. Casas GrandesUNESCO
  40. Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico CityUNESCO
  41. Luis Barragán House and Studio · Mexico CityUNESCO
  42. GuachimontonesUNESCO
  43. Cabo Pulmo National ParkUNESCO
  44. Puebla Cathedral · Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
  45. Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán · Oaxaca de Juárez
  46. Hospicio Cabañas · GuadalajaraUNESCO
  47. Sanctuary of Atotonilco · San Miguel de AllendeUNESCO
  48. Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan · Guadalajara
  49. Alhóndiga de Granaditas · Guanajuato
  50. Biblioteca Palafoxiana · Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
  51. La Quemada · Zacatecas
  52. Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas · Zacatecas
  53. Cuernavaca Cathedral · CuernavacaUNESCO
  54. Oaxaca Cathedral · Oaxaca de Juárez

UNESCO sites in Mexico →

Weather by month

The warmest month is April, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is July, with about 168 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C202123242322212120202019
Average low, °C56791011111111976
Rainfall, mm111012266114316816514057116
Rainy days225815212828261561

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Mexico City (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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