Metro

Mexico City

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Metro

Officially called Sistema de Transporte Colectivo or STC, the Metro is a cheap way of transportation and will take you almost everywhere in Mexico City. The 12 lines operate Monday to Friday 5h to midnight, Saturday 6h to midnight, and Sunday 7h to midnight. At rush hour, the first cars of each train are reserved for women and children (7h30 -10h & 15h - 20h). STC Metro tickets are among the cheapest in the world. Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines in every station, or you can get a rechargeable Metrocard.

Tourist Information

Best Time To Visit

Best Time To Visit

If you're looking for pleasant weather and don't mind the hotel prices and lots of tourists, then you should visit the city between March and May. Winter daytime temperatures can also be pleasant, it tends to cool down overnight. Summers are known for being rainy, so remember to pack an umbrella with you. Low …

Tourist Tax

Nearly every commercial airline flying into Mexico now includes the Tourism Tax (known as DNI – Derecho No Inmigrante) in the price of each flight ticket. Request an itemised receipt from your tour agent or airline, where the DNI charge is normally listed, and present it at check-in and/or immigration in order to …

Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Visa exemption applies to citizens of all EU countries, most countries in the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and more. Both tourists and business visitors from these countries may stay in Mexico for up to 180 days. For Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian passport holders, electronic authorization (SAE) is required, which then grants …

Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

The Benito Juarez International Airport is located east of Mexico City and it has two terminals connected by a bus and light rail system. International airlines fly here from larger cities around the globe. You can reach the airport or city center by taxi, metro or bus. There are several airport taxis recognizable as white and …

Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)

Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)

This airport is located in Toluca, approximately 50 km from Mexico City. It has recently been transformed into an international airport and it is not as easily accessible as Mexico City International Airport. If you arrive at or depart form Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport you best hire a car or take a taxi …

Metro

Officially called Sistema de Transporte Colectivo or STC, the Metro is a cheap way of transportation and will take you almost everywhere in Mexico City. The 12 lines operate Monday to Friday 5h to midnight, Saturday 6h to midnight, and Sunday 7h to midnight. At rush hour, the first cars of each train are …

Bus

Along with the STC, the local bus system is a fast and easy means of transportation in the city. Tourist-frequented streets, attractions as well as multiple points of interest usually have at least one bus stop nearby, and one ticket costs very little (price is fixed regardless of distance traveled). Payment is made in …

Taxis

While hailing a cab off the street can be risky, taxis can be a convenient means of transport in Mexico City. Your best bet is calling an official provider, especially if you don't speak Spanish. Taxi Mex: +52 55 9171 8888 Taxis Radio Elite: +52 5560 1122 For lower fares you can always order a cab through …

Post

The Palacio de Correos de México (or Correo Mayor) is not only Mexico City's main Post Office, but also a historical building dating back to the 20th century. After an earthquake struck Mexico in 1985 much of the Palacio was destroyed, only to be restored in 1990. Post boxes are red in …

Pharmacy

Farmacias del Ahorro operates 24 hours, provides home delivery Olivar del Conde 1ra Secc, Mexico City Farmacia París: +52 55 5709 5349 República del Salvador 97, Mexico City Farmacia San Pablo: +52 55 5354 9000 Aguascalientes 132, Mexico City Farmacias Similares: +52 55 5709 9454 there are several shops throughout the city, some are open 24 …

Telephone

Country Code: +52 Area Code: …

Electricity

In Mexico the power plugs and sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 127 V and the standard frequency is 60 …