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Climate
Mexico is a country that covers a very large area and its climate varies according to altitude. On the Maya Riviera, there is a tropical climate, that is, dry from November to April, and more humid from May to October with possible showers. On the coast, temperatures reach a maximum of 35 degrees.
Documents
Italian citizens need to hold a passport with 6 months’ residual validity and a tourist visa issued by the airline company, which is valid for 3 months and must be handed in at customs. The copy that is issued will be required on leaving the country. If transiting in the United States, it will be necessary to hold the following valid document (including children and babies):
• passport with optical barcode if issued or renewed prior to 25 October 2005;
• passport with optical barcode and digital photograph, if issued on or after 26 October 2005;
• electronic or biometric passport, if issued on or after 26 October 2006;
For further information on United States legislation relating to visas, it is possible to consult the websites: http://italy.usembassy.gov or http://milan.usconsulate.gov under the entry visas.
Currency
The official currency is the Mexican peso. 1 Euro corresponds to about 13 pesos, but there are frequent currency fluctuations. The American dollar is accepted for payments. The more common credit cards are accepted almost everywhere.
Time zone
When solar time is in course in Italy, there is a 6 hour difference, and 7 hours’ difference during Italian summer time.
Vaccinations and health precautions
No vaccination is requested or recommended. Apart from medicaments for personal use, it is advisable to take protective sun cream, a hat and sunglasses.
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