| PEAK TRAVEL PERIODS
Expect crowds at the resort areas during the peak travel period for foreign tourist: mid-December through April. Reservations are recommended for travel during this period. If necessary, have your hotel confirm your reservation in writing.
Generally, resort rates drop May 1 through December 15. The fall and spring shoulder seasons are less crowded and the weather is pleasant.
June through October is the rainy season. Heavy downpours are common, but not prolonged.
The Mexicans traditionally travel during the summer months when schools are out.
Local festivals or national holidays will congest airports and other travel hubs. If you are traveling during these periods, arrive earlier for departures and make sure reservations are secured.
ELECTRICITY
Standard North American: 110 volts, 60 cycles
Power surges and outages are common in rural areas and not uncommon in the cities - consider taking a flashlight. Since outlets can be poorly placed, consider taking an extension cord for your small appliances.
TIME ZONES
Mexico spans three North American time zones: Central - for most of the country, considered General Mexican Time Mountain - for the far northwest part of the country and southern Baja Pacific - for northern Baja including Mexicali
Mexico does not use Daylight Savings Time - it's Standard Time all year. During the summer, Mexico City is two hours behind U.S. Eastern Daylight Savings Time -EST and eight hours behind London or Greenwich Mean Time -GMT. |
