The Mexico Business Travel Guide provides business travellers with an assortment of useable tools and resources to assist them on business trips. The travel guide contains visa information, facts on the Mexico, business customs, useful tips and other resources. An understanding of other cultures, languages, customs and traditions can be of great sue to business travellers and give a real advantage to ensuring a successful business trip.
Mexico Guide
Quick Facts on Mexico
Mexico Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Mexico Map
Mexico Weather
Currency Converter & Travel Money Exchange
Mexico Hotels & Flights
Travel Insurance
Mexico Travel Videos
Quick Facts on Mexico
Country: Mexico
Capital: Mexico City
Currency: Peso
Population: 108 Million
Area total: 1,958,200 sq km
Languages: Spanish
Time Zone: GMT +6 to +7
Daylight Saving Details: Starts in late March until late October
Electricity: 127V 60Hz
Dialling Code: 52
GDP: USD 1,039bn (2010)
Religion: Predominately Christian
Political System: Federal Republic
Internet Domain: .mx
Mexico Travel Advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Mexico. You can find further information on entry requirements for Mexico, advice on local laws and customs, health considerations, useful tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British High Commission in Mexico. The information is updated regularly making it a good resource for both business and leisure travellers when searching for the latest travel advice and information on Mexico. For more information please see: Mexico Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
In general there are no visa requirements for tourist visits from citizens of the UK, many European states, US and Canadian nationals. Visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Mexico Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business dress is essentially as it is in Europe with suits in conservative dark colours. Greetings for initial business meetings usually consist of a handshake. Initial meetings tend to be formal and ensure punctuality is important for meetings although the hosts may arrive a little later. Agendas are not strictly followed and do not be flustered if the conversation veers away from the agenda. Trust and integrity is important and it can take some time for this to be established. Status is deemed important and in meetings having a senior executive attend will help in establishing the business relationship.
Travel Advice and Tips
Most trips to Mexico for both business visitors and tourists each year go ahead without incident. In order to increase the chances of having an incident free trip it is always wise to be careful and vigilant of your surrounds and environment. Beware of pick pockets and ensure valuables are not on show and are put away. Do not show money in public and avoid using ATMs in the evenings if possible. To avoid bag snatching always ensure your luggage is with you and not left unattended. It is wise to get some local advice and stay away from known local trouble spots especially at night.
Travel Checklist: See our Travellers Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: It is recommended you check with your GP for advice on whether you require any travel vaccinations up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%
Hours of Business:
For Businesses:
09.00/10.00 to 13.00/14.00 then 16.00 to 19.00 Monday to Friday
For Shops
11.00 to 22.00 Monday to Saturday (shops in larger centres and supermarkets often open from 08.00 until 21.00/22.00).
For Banks:
09.00 to 16.30 Monday to Friday (some banks open until 17.00 & up to 13.00 on Saturdays).
NOTE: Shops & supermarkets are often open on Sundays and some are open 24 hours. For Business Hours, they are guidelines only for Mexico City, they do vary across the country.
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012):
January 1: New Year's Day
February 6: Mexican Constitution Day
March 19: Benito Juarez's Birthday
April 5: Maundy Thursday
May 1: Labour Day
September 16: Independence Day
November 21: Mexican Revolution Day
December 25: Christmas Day
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Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
