Cabos San Lucas
Mazatlan
Puerto Morelos
Manzanillo

Safety Tips
Before you leave home, you should make copies of your passport, tickets, credit cards and travelers checks. Once you arrive at  your destination in Mexico, it is recommended to store these items in a safety deposit box in your hotel and only carry with you what is absolutely necessary. Only bring with you the credit cards that you actually will use. In Mexico, generally only Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted. Discovery, Diners etc... are not accepted. The safest is to use travelers checks, which may be purchased before you leave home, and are easily replaced in case of loss.

Beaches
The beaches in Mexico are open to the public and free of charge. It is important to be extremely careful swimming as very few beaches have lifeguards. Do not swim alone and keep you eye on the waves as they can be unpredictable. In all beach destinations, the water condition flags are posted and should be heeded. Do not panic if you feel you are being pulled out to sea. Swim parallel to the beach and usually within 50 ft. conditions will change.

Climate
Mexico offers many different climates in several regions. Generally from June to October are the hottest months with the most rain. Then from November to May it is drier and cooler. However in some areas cooler is not really cool. Check the specific region you will be visiting under travel destinations.

I. No entry documents are required for those who travel to Mexico on foot or by car within 30 miles of the border. When traveling by air between the United States and Mexico or beyond 30 miles of the border, citizens of the United States, Canada and Mexico are required to produce evidence of citizenship.

1. U.S. Citizens

° Valid U.S. passport, or
°U.S. state or federal government-issued birth certificate with government-issued photo ID such as un-expired driver's license or military ID.
° Notarized photocopy or notarized fax copy of the above birth certificate with government-issued photo ID.

NOTE: The following documents are NOT valid as proof of citizenship:

° Voter's registration cards.
° Hospital-issued birth certificates.
° Affidavits of citizenship.

2. U.S. Citizens Under Age 18

° Children under age 18 traveling with a birth certificate are not required to have photo ID, but it is highly recommended.
° Children under age 18 traveling to Mexico without both legal guardians must have a notarized letter of consent from the non-traveling parent(s) granting permission for the child to travel. The notarized letter of consent is not waived even when the minor has his or her own passport.
° Adults with infants too young to have received a birth certificate must have a notarized letter from the pediatrician or hospital of birth identifying the traveling adult by name to the infant.

3. Canadian Citizens

° ? Valid Canadian passport, or
° Government-issued birth certificate with government-issued photo ID such as un-expired driver's license or military ID.
° Notarized photocopy or notarized fax copy of the above birth certificate with government-issued photo ID.

4. Mexican Citizens Residing in the U.S.

° Mexican passport (OK if expired), or
° Matricula Consular, or
° Certificate of Nationality issued by Mexican Consulate with photo ID, or
° Birth certificate with recent photo ID, or
° Mexican voter registration papers with photo ID.
° A U.S. Resident Alien Registration Card (I-551) is no longer an acceptable travel document for entry into Mexico.

II. Resident aliens of the United States, Landed Immigrants of Canada, resident aliens of Mexico, and citizens of other countries may require additional documents to enter Mexico.

1. Resident Aliens of the United States

° Valid national passport (visa may be required).
° Mexican visa may be required.
° A U.S. Resident Alien Registration Card (I-551) is no longer an acceptable travel document for entry into Mexico.

2. Canadian Landed Immigrants (Resident Aliens)

° Valid national passport.
° Mexican visa may be required.
° The Canadian IMM1000 (Landed Immigrant) Form is no longer an acceptable travel document for entry into Mexico.

3. Resident Aliens of Mexico

° ? Valid national passport and Mexican permanent resident visa.

4. Citizens of Other Countries

° Valid national passport and Mexican entry document such as tourist card or visa.