travel information

FLIGHTS: There is an airport right at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo that is easily accessible. The airport code when making travel reservations is ZIH. It is possible to fly directly there without having to stop in Mexico City with several carriers-Aeromexico, Mexicana, Continental, Northwest and Alaska. Other carriers will make a stop in Mexico City en route to the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.

PASSPORTS: A valid US passport is the best piece of identification to have when traveling to Mexico. If you do not have a passport, an original birth certificate and photo identification will be sufficient. You will be required to go through customs upon arrival in Mexico and show your proof of citizenship. You will be given a tourist card which will be required for you to exit the country, so make sure to keep it where you will have access to it upon departure.

VISA REQUIREMENTS: There is no US visa required for travel to the Mexico.

MONEY: The Mexican currency is the peso. It is easy to use US dollars throughout the Mexico, you will not get as favorable an exchange rate when using US currency. You will get the best exchange rate by using a credit card, or withdrawing cash from an ATM machine. There are not a lot of them throughout the city, but there are some that are easily accessible. There is one at the airport which you might find easiest, as well as two in Ixtapa. You will want to be prepared with some cash as well as credit cards as it is possible for the ATM machines to run out of money, especially on the weekends or during major holidays.

WATER: Many of the hotels provide purified tap water that you can drink. You should check with the front desk when you check-in just to be safe. Otherwise, bottled water is easily accessible.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: There are no immunizations required for entry into the Mexico. For the latest information on health and immunization requirements worldwide, you may visit the Center for Disease Control web-site at www.cdc.gov. We recommend travel insurance in case of any emergency that would require imminent transportation to the US.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend travel insurance for your trip to Mexico. We have taken great precautions in providing a trip that is safe and rewarding. In th e event that something unexpected were to happen, it would be wise to have prepared in advance by purchasing travel insurance. Evacuation insurance is available for minimal coverage, and complete travel insurance is available for providing help with lost baggage, changed flights, etc. We can provide you with the necessary insurance information.

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