Mexico is a country in southern North America, and its official name is the United Mexican States. Visitors often describe it first by its culture: a long heritage stretching back to ancient civilizations, and a living cuisine that is central to daily life and to any trip there.
What a visit offers
- Ancient civilizations: the country's past is one of its defining features, and many travellers plan their route around the sites that reflect it.
- Cultural heritage: traditions, music, crafts and celebrations vary from region to region, so the experience can change considerably as you travel.
- Food: the cuisine is widely regarded as one of the country's great attractions, and eating well is a natural part of getting to know it.
Planning your trip
Because Mexico is a large country with many distinct regions, it helps to decide early what kind of visit you want. A short trip may suit a single city and its surroundings, while a longer stay allows you to move between regions and compare how heritage and food differ from place to place.
Mexico is also named México in Spanish, a form you will see on signs, maps and in many travel resources. Checking current entry requirements, travel advice and local information before you go is a sensible step for any visit.
