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Most of the country's climate is sunny virtually all year round. There are three elements that determine climate of the different climates of the country: - The cold Californian lower temperatures and rain on the West Coast. - The influence of North Pacific anticyclone to train over deserts. This is a continuation of the arid zone of the United States (Southern California, New Mexico and Arizona). - The warm Caribbean waters and the influence of trade winds of the north-east are the coastal region is a typical tropical coast with a single wet season in summer. With altitude in Mexico City and the surrounding area, travelers can take a few days to adjust to atmospheric pressure. On the higher parts of the plateau, the sun can heat up very high while the temperature can drop very quickly and give very cool nights. The east and west coasts are sometimes affected by tropical storms that develop in the Caribbean and the Pacific: rain storms due to these last 2 / 3 days and occur between August and October. The region of Merida is wetter than the Yucatan and the duo heat and humidity can be quite difficult to bear during the wet season. Otherwise, most of Mexico has a healthy and pleasant climate throughout the year.

The fascination with Mexico on the passenger due to several reasons: exuberance, sense of celebration, Aztec and Mayan culture, splendid nature, colonial architecture, this diversity can only win.

Mexico provides an overview of the Mexican excess: its historical riches alongside the slums, the Palacio Nacional and the Catedral Metropolitana, the Alameda Park, surrounded by streets lined with old colonial houses, the beautiful Plaza de Constitución lla, but the pyramid Cuicuilco and the Museo Nacional de Antropologia, here among the many wonders that await you.

In the state of Oaxaca, the city of the same name has a special atmosphere that will seduce you: its streets lined with old houses and people of India are part of its attractions and the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Also visit in the Yucatan peninsula, various Mayan ruins, Chichen Itza and magnificent pre-Columbian city very well restored, particularly spectacular at the time of the equinoxes for his "serpent of shadow and light" crawling on the stairs of El Castillo.

All southern Chiapas offers a variety of landscapes: the lakes of Montebello, the waterfalls of Agua Azul, Palenque ruins, the colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas, Canyon del Sumidero give you an overview of diverse all its treasures.

Several airlines serve Mexico from France and Europe.

There is no visa required for stays of less than three months.

The current currency is the peso.

The budget plan is more modest: a room will cost around 30 €, except in high season when prices are rising, and food very correct less than 10 €, without the tip (between 10 and 15% of total). Restaurants are many and there is something for every budget.

Concerning health, Mexico hit the headlines with influenza A-H1N1: you monitor things on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before leaving. It is advisable anyway to be up to date with vaccinations classics, plus those against hepatitis A and typhoid. Protect yourself from mosquitoes because of dengue, and beware of any killer bees. Never drink tap water.

To travel around the country, the aircraft is clearly the best over long distances. Buses are also present and very comfortable. Renting a car is convenient but very expensive.