Mexico
Mexico is incredibly diverse and rich in culture. With the diversity in landscapes, beautiful beaches, world-renowned food, ancient archaeology, international cities and more, there is something for everyone. This site goes through the highlights of some of the most popular destinations.
Mexico's Fast Facts
Language
Spanish
Capital City
Mexico City
Currency
Mexican Peso
Budget Range
$ - $$
Find out more about the visa requirements for Mexico here
Regions of mexico
Know Before You Go to Mexico
Spanish
hola
OH-la
hello
gracias
GRAH-see-ahs
thank you
por favor
POHR FAH-vohr
please
no entiendo
NOH ehn-tyEN-doh
I don’t understand
¿Hablas inglés?
hah-BLAHS een-GLEHS
do you speak english?
buenos días, buen día (inf.)
BWEN-hos DEE-as, BWEN DEE-a
good morning
buenas tardes, buenas (inf.)
BWEN-ahs TAR-des, BWEN-ahs
good afternoon (until sunset)
¡chau! / hasta luego
CHOW / AH-sta loo-EH-goh
bye! / see you later (also used as “bye”)
buenas noches, buenas (inf.)
BWEN-ahs NOH-ches, BWEN-ahs
good evening or goodnight
¿Dónde está el baño?
DOH-ndeh ehs-TAH EHL BAH-nyoh
where is the bathroom? (IMPORTANT: women’s restrooms are often indicated with an M (mujer=woman)
¿Me da ___, por favor?
MEH DA ___ POHR FAH-vohr
Can i have ___ please? (casual but polite way to order food and drinks)
Quisiera ___, por favor
KEE-see-yehr-ah ___ POHR FAH-vohr
I would like ___ please. (formal and polite way to order food and drinks)
buen provecho
BWEN proh-VE-choh
Enjoy your food or meal. (People may use the phrase as they walk by someone eating when in a restaurant. Waiters will say this phrase when they serve you your meal)
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An itinerary with the best things to do in Mexico City to see the highlights and where to dive deeper into this culturally rich city.
The Top Things to Do in Oaxaca: the Food Capital of Mexico
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8 Top Archaeological Sites in Mexico and How to Visit Them
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