Mexico
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Mexico
| Mexico | |
 Sea of Cortez Click for larger view | |
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| Capital: | Mexico City |
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| Language: | Spanish, English |
| Currency: | Peso |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
The Background and history of Mexico is best observed on Wikipedia
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Climate & Weather
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Charts
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Local Radio Nets
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Arrival/Departure procedures
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Immigration & Customs
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Immigration
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Customs
All firearms and ammunition MUST have a permit, and be declared on arrival. These will be kept in custody until your departure. The penalties for having unauthorised firearms and ammunition on board are severe and can lead to the seizure of the vessel and imprisonment of the captain.
PETS - Animals require a veterinary health certificate and dogs and cats also require an
anti-rabies vaccination certificate. Both certificates must be shown to a Mexican consul to obtain an import permit for the animals in advance. U.S. visitors to Mexico may bring a dog or cat by presenting the following documents:
1. A Pet Health certificate signed by a registered Veterinary registered in the U.S. and issued not less than 72 hours before the animal enters Mexico.
2. Pet Vaccination Certificate showing that the animal has been innoculated against rabies, hepatitis, pip and leptospirosis.
Yacht "custody": Leaving a yacht in Mexico for over six months is possible if it is left in an authorised marina (if the owner is a foreign national and not resident in Mexico). The owner (or his legal representative) must however visit the vessel at least once a year to renew the custody documentation.
Visas
Citizens of Australia, Canada, Japan, the United States, the European Union (except France), Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Iceland, Israel, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland and Uruguay require a Tourist Card. This can be obtained from Mexican consulates, tourist offices, etc., or on arrival. Most other countries require a visa, that must be obtained in advance.
The Mexican Tourist Card is valid for up to six months although sometimes only a 90 days stay is stamped on arrival by immigration. Those who wish to stay longer must ask immigration at the first port of entry to stamp the passport to be valid for the entire six-month period allowed under Mexican law.
Application to extend the tourist card beyond six months can be done in Mexico City at: Secretaria de Gobernacion, Direccion General de Asuntos Jurídicos, Avenida Juarez 92, 2nd floor (post address: CP06500), Tel. 535-2718. Should you have proof of possessing US$500 per month of intended stay, renewal of Tourist Cards and visas (which take several weeks), can be done at a local immigration office.
A Tourist Card is needed to leave the country, and if lost, can take about a week to replace. Passports and tourist cards must be carried at all times in Mexico.
Health & Security
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Ports & Popular Stops
- Gulf of Mexico (East Coast)
- Cancun
- Cozumel (Port of entry)
- Isla Mujeres (Port of entry)
- Progreso
- Puerto Aventuras
- Puerto Morelos (Port of entry)
- Xcalak (Port of entry)
- Pacific Coast (West Coast)
- Acapulco (Port of entry)
- Cabo San Lucas (Port of entry)
- Cedros Island (Port of entry)
- Ensenada (Port of entry)
- Huatulco (Port of entry)
- La Paz (Port of entry)
- Lazaro Cardenas (Port of entry)
- Loreto
- Manzanillo (Port of entry)
- Mazatlan (Port of entry)
- Puerto Angel (Port of entry)
- Puerto Escondido (Port of entry)
- Puerto Madero (Port of entry)
- Puerto Vallarta (Port of entry)
- Salina Cruz (Port of entry)
- San Blas (Port of entry)
- San Carlos
- Santa Rosalia (Port of entry)
- Zihuatenejo (Port of entry)
Sea of Cortez
Offshore Islands
- Islas de Revillagigedo (Port of entry)
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References & Publications
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External Links
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Personal Notes
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