Mexico

Mexico is a Spanish-speaking country consisting of 31 states and one federal district.  The capital is Mexico City.  Mexico is an upper middle income economy, ranked by the World Bank as the thirteenth largest in the world in terms of GDP.  The climate ranges from tropical to arid, and the terrain consists of coastal lowlands, central high plateaus, deserts, and mountains of up to 18,000 feet.

Many cities throughout Mexico are popular tourist destinations for U.S. citizens, and in 2014 U.S. citizens continued to account for the largest foreign tourist population visiting Mexico.  Travelers should note that location-specific information contained below is not confined solely to those cities identified, but can reflect conditions throughout Mexico.  Although the majority of visitors to Mexico thoroughly enjoy their stay, a small number experience difficulties and serious inconveniences.

Please read the State Department’s Fact Sheet on Mexico and the Mexico Travel Warning for additional information.