Mexico is a fun and exciting destination for anyone to travel to. There are beautiful sites, exotic fashion and lively culture to be seen when you get there. There are also a lot of different customs to be aware of. There are ways to make your trip a fun and hassle free experience for everyone. Here are some of them:

Getting into Mexico

There are a few things that you must have in order to enter Mexico. You will need a photo I.D. like a driver's license, a tourist card and valid proof of citizenship. If you are wandering what a tourist card is it is your permission from the Mexican government saying that you are allowed to be there. They are free and you can get help from your airline to obtain them.

Travel by plane

If you are traveling to Mexico by air, then you will have two different documents to fill out before you can enter Mexico. They are usually supplied by the airline. You should be prepared to fill these out and leave yourself time to do just that.

Getting a Rental Car

There will be several different rental companies to choose a car from in Mexico. To rent one, you must be at least 25 and have a valid drivers license. You may have to have a major credit card as well. It is a good idea to reserve a car before you arrive to ensure that it is ready for you when you get there. You may also get a lower rate when you reserve the vehicle ahead of time.

Make sure that you have auto insurance. It doesn't matter if you are driving a rental car or have your own, it is a must in Mexico. Your regular insurance from home will probably not be good in Mexico. Before you go, make sure that you discuss this with your agent to make sure that you have coverage.

The Climate

Mexico is a great place to visit any time of the year. It has several different seasons. The rainy season is usually between June and October. November through May has more moderate, drier temperatures. Whatever time you go to Mexico, you should be safe and have great weather conditions.

Staying Healthy

You may want to be careful what you eat and drink in Mexico. Remember you stomach may be off because of traveling so do not over do it. Drink lots of fluids, mainly bottled water. If you want to eat fruits or vegetables, make sure that you wash them well before hand. Bring along some different medications from home like aspirin or pepto. These are good to have on hand just in case you eat something that does not agree with you and you may need them in a hurry.

Use good common sense and practice smart traveling procedures and you will have the best trip of Mexico and ready to plan your next adventure.