Volunteering in Mexico

Country Information

General information about Mexico:

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Climate:

In Mexico there is the dry season and the rainy season. The dry season is from November to May. The rainy season is usually from May to October.

On the border with California, one encounters a subtropical climate with humid winters and significant temperature differences between the seasons. In summer, maximum temperatures of up to 40 degrees can be reached. On average, however, these are around 30-35 degrees. In winter it gets about 10 degrees cooler.

Flight information:

Several airlines fly from Germany to Mexico. These include: United, US Airways, American Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, Air Berlin, Iberia, British Airways, KLM, Avianca, Air France, and Condor. For detailed flight information and individual offers please contact our partner travel agency (http://www.reisebuero-stadtmitte.de). If you have any further question please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Please take note that flights that via the US need an ESTA.

Entry:

The passport must be valid for at least six months. On the plane you will receive a tourist card to fill out. After landing you will have to show it, it will be stamped and you will receive a 180-day visa.

The main goal of our programs is cultural exchange and getting to know Mexico. Therefore, no work visa is required for our programs and interns.

Language:

Spanish is the official language of Mexico. However, English is spoken in the tourist areas all over the country.

Electricity:
The Mexican electrical grid operates on 110 volts/ 60 heart alternating current.

Tipping:
A tip of 10-15% on the total bill is appropriate in restaurants. In hotels, employees often receive ten pesos per day. A small tip should also always be included on excursions.

Water:
Drink only packaged water. You can buy it in any supermarket. We also recommend that you only use packaged water when brushing your teeth.

Data and Facts:

Official language	Spanish
Capital	Mexico City
Area	1.972.550,00 km²
Population	122,3 Millionen (2013)
Currency	Peso, you can also pay with US-Dollar in the most shops
Telephone code	+52

Costs (approx.):

Drink	$ 2-4
Food	$ 4-10
Taxi in town	$ 4-10

Allgemeine Information über Costa Rica:

Climate:

In Mexico there is the dry season and the rainy season. The dry season is from November to May. The rainy season is usually from May to October.

Flight information:

Several airlines fly from Germany to Costa Rica. These include: United, US Airways, American Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, Air Berlin, Iberia, British Airways, KLM, Avianca, Air France, and Condor. For detailed flight information and individual offers please contact our partner travel agency (http://www.reisebuero-stadtmitte.de). If you have any further question please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Please take note that flights that via the US need an ESTA.

Entry:

The main goal of our programs is cultural exchange and getting to know Mexico. Therefore, no work visa is required for our programs and interns.

Language:

Spanish is the official language of Mexico. However, English is spoken in the tourist areas all over the country.

Electricity:
The Mexican electrical grid operates on 110 volts/ 60 heart alternating current.

Tipping:
A tip of 10-15% on the total bill is appropriate in restaurants. In hotels, employees often receive ten pesos per day. A small tip should also always be included on excursions.

Water:
Drink only packaged water. You can buy it in any supermarket. We also recommend that you only use packaged water when brushing your teeth.

Shortinfo:

Daten und Fakten:

Amtssprache	Spanisch
Hauptstadt	Mexico City
Fläche	1.972.550,00 km²
Einwohnerzahl	122,3 Millionen (2013)
Währung	Peso, US-Dollar werden meist auch akzeptiert
Telefonvorwahl	+52

Kosten (ca):

Drinks	$ 2-4
Food	$ 4-10
Taxi in town	$ 2-4

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Attractions

Pyramids of Chichén Itzá

The pyramids are one of the new seven wonders of the world in the beautiful Mayan city of Chichén Itzá. The highlight of this city is the archaeological site Kukulkan Pyramid with its burial chamber and temple building. The city is located in the north of the Yucatán Peninsula.

Teotihuacán

Just a few kilometers from the capital are the pyramids of Teotihuacán. The Pyramid of the Sun is considered one of the top attractions and is one of the largest structures of the Antique.

Tulum - Mayan temple directly on the Caribbean coast

One of the most popular tourist destinations was once the thriving trading town of Tulum. It is said to be one of the most famous Mayan ruins. Cancun is about 130 km away.

The high altitude paintings of Baja California

Museums in Mexico

Soumaya Art Museum in Mexico City, as well as many other museums in Mexico City, Underwater Museum in the Caribbean.

Transportation

Cab

Cabs in Mexico City have had a bad reputation for several years. For safety, it is better to travel by radio cabs. On the street, keep the following in mind: The cab should be white with only one other color, orange or green; and have an official cab plate. License plates are placed at the back and on the side.

Buses

For longer trips, it is recommended to book first class or luxury class. In these classes you are guaranteed a seat and many buses do not stop at every corner, which makes traveling a lot easier. The ticket should be bought at least one day in advance. In the bigger cities there are bus stations called: "central camionera" or "central de autobuses". Tickets can also be purchased directly here.

Metro and streetcar

These run from 5/6 in the morning until midnight. It is a cheap and fast alternative to get to places of interest in Mexico City.

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General information about Mexico:

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