Mexico is a beautiful tropical destination. Whether you are going there to sit on the beaches, cruise along the Caribbean or see its Mayan or Aztec cultural highlights, it is a good thing to be prepared before you go.

You should make sure you have all the proper documentation, immunizations and supplies before you go on your trip, and that’s what we’re doing in this article, tell you how to prepare yourself for a trip to Mexico.

Apply for your passport. For entry into Mexico, your passport must be good for at least 90 days after your departure date. It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to receive your passport; however, it is a good idea to apply at least 3 months in advance, in case of delays.

Passport application fees vary from country to country. Most passport offices require you to fill out a form, bring or take a profile picture with a white background, a birth certificate or other ID. If you are renewing your passport, you may have to submit your most recent passport book.

Apply for a visa, if necessary. Residents of the United States, Canada and most European countries do not need a visa to visit Mexico if they are staying less than 180 days. People looking to work or attend school in Mexico will likely need to apply for a visa. Business travelers do not need a visa if their travel will take less than 180 days; however, they must apply for a Form FMM to conduct business activities.

Get immunizations 4 to 6 weeks before you depart. The vaccines recommended for travel to Mexico include Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies and Typhoid. Go to a travel clinic to receive these immunizations, if possible. Make sure you are up to date on all of your routine vaccines, such as influenza, chickenpox, polio, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) and diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT). These are given at regular intervals throughout childhood and adulthood. You should be up to date before leaving for any foreign country.

Learn simple Spanish phrases, like how to ask for a taxi, order food or get a hotel room, if you do not already speak the language. Some rural areas of Mexico have fewer multi-lingual people. It is a good idea to start learning these phrases at least a month in advance, or longer in advance if you want to be more proficient in Spanish. Buy a Spanish phrase book to take with you, in case you need to communicate about something you have not learned.

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Read up on your destinations to get the most of Mexican culture and history. If you do not already speak Spanish, the tourist information in your language may not be enough explanation.

Check your current health insurance regarding overseas coverage. If you are not covered, apply for travel insurance. Mexico’s health insurance system is private and will require proof of coverage if you are injured or sick. Even if you go looking for medical or dental tourism, you should also check for regular denture cost or alternatives like Snap in dentures.

Inform your country’s embassy of your trip. In the United States, you can enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for free and submit your emergency contact information.

Pack plenty of sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. Mexico is closer to the equator and the sunlight is strong. Sunburns and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight place you at risk for skin cancer. Cover your body whenever possible and reapply sunscreen every few hours or after going in the water.

Forward your mail or ask the post office to hold it for you while you are gone. This can be done just a few days before you leave. If you do not arrange for your mail to be taken and your mailbox is full, your mail can be returned to the sender.

Contact your bank to tell them where you will be traveling. Credit or debit cards with suspicious purchases outside of your home country may be seen as suspect, leading to suspension or cancellation of your cards.  It is advisable to get your pesos through an ATM, so as not to carry too much money at once. It is not necessary to exchange your local currency for pesos before you go, unless you are going to a rural area without ATMs.

Book your transportation with Transfer Cancun Airport. Be sure that you and your family will be safe and comfortable all time, book your transportation some weeks earlier and visit all the good places Cancun and the Riviera Maya offers you.