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Mexico
Mexico is a country on the southern tip of North America. Not to be confused with the US State of New Mexico, it is home of ancient Aztec and Maya civilizations. Also known for Tequila, Mariachis, Cancun and Los Cabos, this is the place to ask anything related to Mexico.
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Do you need a valid passport to travel from the us to Mexico?
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: For the latest entry requirements, contact the Embassy of Mexico web site at http://portal.sre.gob.mx/usa/ or contact the Embassy of Mexico at 1911 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006, telephone (202) 736-1000 or any Mexican consulate in the United States for the most current information. All Americans traveling by air outside the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. This requirement will be extended to sea travel (except closed loop cruises), including ferry service, by the summer of 2009. Until then, U.S. citizens traveling by sea must have government-issued photo identification and a document showing their U.S. citizenship (for example, a birth certificate or certificate of nationalization), or other Western Hemisphere Travel initiative (WHTI) compliant document such as a passport card for entry or re-entry to the U.S. Sea travelers should also check with their cruise line and countries of destination for any foreign entry requirements. The new U.S. Passport Card is now being issued. The card may not be used to travel by air and is available only to U.S. citizens. Further information is available at http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html and upcoming changes to U.S. passport policy can be found on the Bureau of Consular Affairs web site at http://travel.state.gov/tr ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: For the latest entry requirements, contact the Embassy of Mexico web site at http://portal.sre.gob.mx/usa/ or contact the Embassy of Mexico at 1911 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006, telephone (202) 736-1000 or any Mexican consulate in the United States for the most current information. All Americans traveling by air outside the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. This requirement will be extended to sea travel (except closed loop cruises), including ferry service, by the summer of 2009. Until then, U.S. citizens traveling by sea must have government-issued photo identification and a document showing their U.S. citizenship (for example, a birth certificate or certificate of nationalization), or other Western Hemisphere Travel initiative (WHTI) compliant document such as a passport card for entry or re-entry to the U.S. Sea travelers should also check with their cruise line and countries of destination for any foreign entry requirements. The new U.S. Passport Card is now being issued. The card may not be used to travel by air and is available only to U.S. citizens. Further information is available at http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html and upcoming changes to U.S. passport policy can be found on the Bureau of Consular Affairs web site at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html. We strongly encourage all American citizen travelers to apply for a U.S. passport well in advance of anticipated travel. American citizens can visit travel.state.gov or call 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778) for information on how to apply for their passports.
Land travelers must have a valid U.S. passport or a U.S. citizenship document accompanied by acceptable photo identification, such as a state or military issued ID. U.S. legal permanent residents in possession of their I-551 Permanent Resident card may board flights to the U.S. from Mexico. avel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html. We strongly encourage all American citizen travelers to apply for a U.S. passport well in advance of anticipated travel. American citizens can visit travel.state.gov or call 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778) for information on how to apply for their passports.
Land travelers must have a valid U.S. passport or a U.S. citizenship document accompanied by acceptable photo identification, such as a state or military issued ID. U.S. legal permanent residents in possession of their I-551 Permanent Resident card may board flights to the U.S. from Mexico.
Which mountain ranges are located in southwestern Mexico?
There are two of them; one is known as Sierra Madre del Sur and runs from southwestern Jalisco to the east of the state of Oaxaca; the other one is the Sierra de Chiapas which runs along that state weastward into the Mexico-Guatemala border.
What is the role of the kids in a Mexican family?
to supply money, love, and care to the family. and to love the wife and kids...of course!
What is the value of one Mexican peso with one Indian rupee?
One Mexican peso is worth 3.55 Indian rupees. (Oct 2009)
When was the first crops grown in Mexico?
The first crops that were grown are corn, wheat, and rice.:)
Was there ever a different type of government in Mexico before now?
Yes:
- From 1821 to 1823 it was an absolute monarchy, officially known as the First Mexican Empire, led by Agustin de Iturbide.
- In 1823, several generals staged a coup d'etat against Iturebide, switching to a Federal Republic. It stayed as such for the first half of the 19th century
- In 1864, French forces invaded Mexico, temporarily setting a monarchic protectorate led by Maximilian I of Habsburg. This is known as the Second Mexican Empire.
- In 1867 Mexican forces led by Benito Juarez gained the upper hand during such invasion, finally defeating the French an reestablishing the republic, which has continued to this day.
How many miles is it from Atlanta to Cancun Mexico?
The distance is straight path from one place to another place. There might be slight difference between the actual distance and the above mentioned distance because of the route chosen.The distance between the above mentioned places is 887.01 miles approximately.
Why does Mexico celebrate September 16 as independace day?
In America, for the same reason we celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Large numbers of immigrants from a certain country have a great impact on culture.
What is the difference between Yucatan and Cancun?
Acapulco is on the hilly, western Pacific Coast of Mexico. Cancun is on the flat, south western Caribbean Coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Besides that, Acapulco is the preferred tourist destination for Mexicans, while Cancun is preferred by Americans and Europeans alike.
What wagon road became the main trade route between United States and Mexico?
El Camino Real qualifies as such. It stretched from San Antonio to Eagle Pass, down to Monclova and Mexico City.
What is an endangered Mexican animal?
Here is a list of critically endangered species in Mexico:
- Chiapan Climbing Rat
- False Canyon Mouse
- Flat-headed Myotis (Bat)
- Margarita Island Kangaroo Rat
- Nelson's Spiny Pocket Mouse
- Oaxacan Pocket Gopher
- Omiltemi Rabbit
- Querétaro Pocket Gopher
- San Jose Island Kangaroo Rat
- Slevin's Mouse
- Tumbala Climbing Rat
- Vaquita
Yes, it is a federal republic composed by 31 independent states and one federal district. It is also a presidential republic - just like the United States - as it has a president who acts as head of state as well as head of government.
What is Cancun Mexico language and religion?
Catholicism is the main religion practiced. Many hotels offer religious services on weekends.
In small towns, ancient practices of the Maya religion are still carried out.
There may be representatives of many other religions such as Moslems, Jews, Buddhists as well as atheists and agnostics.
What do they do a blood test for in Mexico for marriage?
To verify you are healthy enough to enter into a legally binding agreement (marriage).
Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru during the 16th century?
Several Spanish conquerors (or, 'conquistadores') led Spain's campaigns of conquest in the American regions of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century. Foremost was Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), who was instrumental in the conquest of Mexico, although others would complete the work that he began. In Peru, it was Francisco Pizarro (d. 1541) who led the primary campaign that brought most of the region into Spanish control.
What kind of homes are in Mexico?
Latin America is a land of great contrasts - they have regions with a quality of live comparable to Norway, as opposed to regions with income, education and life expectancy equivalent to that of Haiti or Madagascar. As such, Mexican and Central American housing widely varies upon two things - climate and cost:
- The really poor usually live on small cardboard shacks, in irregular settlements known as ciudades perdidas (lost cities).
- For low to middle class housing, you could find humble palm shacks along the coast, adobe houses on desert climates or wood cabins in more temperate climates; large prefab housing projects and single-family dwellings made of filler block are also common in major cities.
- Medium income families would afford brick houses with a small backyard and sometimes, a front garage or lawn; in towns and cities, apartment buildings and condominiums are common, but most buildings have 5 stories or less.
- Upper-class people in Mexico usually buy pretty large departments and lofts (up to 2,000 sq ft) in tall apartment buildings (up to 15 stories high), or large houses in the suburbs with garage space for 2-3 vehicles and a backyard with optional pool.
- The Mexican wealthy and super-rich usually have huge McMansions or departments in large residential projects and horizontal condos with spa and golf club. These are of course, in enclosed communities.
Whom did Texas choose as its president after Texas won independence from Mexico?
After winning independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas chose Sam Houston as its first president. Houston was a prominent military leader during the Texas Revolution and played a crucial role in securing Texas's independence. He served as president twice, first from 1836 to 1838 and again from 1841 to 1844.
Can a Canadian citizen work in Mexico and live in the US?
You can travel to Canada from the US only if you are a permanent resident of the US. Both American and Canadian customs will ask for your green card.
Why is the speech given by Father Miguel Hidalgo The Cry for Dolores so famous?
On the early hours of September 16, 1810.
How much money in foreign aid to Mexico?
Mexico received some US$501 million during FY09:
- 478 million - Support for war against drugs
- 14 million - Development assistance
- 4 million - Anti-terrorism activities
- 2.5 million - Child survival and health
- 2 million - Foreign military financing
- 0.8 million - Military education and training
How far is it from teotihuacán to Mexico city?
Both archaeological sites are 1,314 kilometers (817 miles) away from each other. Road travel would take 16 hours over a non-stop drive, while a flight would take approximately 2 hours.
