Capital and largest city in Mexico and its most important political, cultural, educational and financial center.
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Getting from Mexico City airport to downtown easily and safely
I'm wondering about an easy and reasonably safe way to get from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to downtown.
If good public transport is available, I usually prefer that. And as I noticed there's a metro station (Terminal Aérea) at the…
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What are the cheapest ways to get a flight booking out of China needed for my visa application from here in Mexico City?
I've been in Mexico for a month and a half and I'm currently heading to Mexico City to apply for a Chinese visa since I already have a flight back to China but my previous visa expired.
China requires a minimum of three bookings to issue a visa: One…
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Confused about this stop over - Turkish airlines - Istanbul (IST) to Cancun (CUN)
The route is a direct flight:
02/05 21:35 IST to 02/06 8:25 CUN (18h 50m) with a "Stopovers (No Connecting Flight) for Mexico City, Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (1h 30m)".
What does this mean? Does it mean I need to get off the plane…
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Can you send a postcard somewhere at Mexico City airport (MEX)?
A very specific question this time:
Is it possible to buy and send a postcard somewhere within Benito Juárez International Airport?
If so, where in the airport can I find a post office or mailbox? Terminal 1 would be preferable in my case.
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Where is the historical center of Tlalpan?
Tlalpan is a huge district of Mexico City, but Wikivoyage says:
The Centro Historico of Tlalpan comprises an area of maybe 6 x 6 blocks, which can be done by foot.
You can stroll through the streets around the Plaza de la Constitucion
Despite…
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Can a US permanent Resident with an expiring Filipino passport traveling to Mexico be denied?
I am a US permanent resident with a Filipino passport and I will be traveling from US to Mexico City on March 13th. I just looked at my Filipino passport and saw that it expires on March 14th - one day after I land in Mexico. Would I have any…
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The safest, cheapest way to get to MEX airport from UNAM
I need help choosing a good, ie safe and cheap, way to get from UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) to Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX) at night. I was thinking about taking the Metro (to Copilco station) but people are…
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Where can I buy Guatemalan quetzales (GTQ) in Benito Juárez Airport (Mexico City)?
There are countless money exchange booths in the Mexico City airport, but I can't find one that exchanges Guatemalan quetzales (specifically that sells them). Is there one somewhere?
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Are there any legal restrictions on busking in Mexico City?
My nomadic sister is visiting me in Mexico City for a couple of weeks. Her normal mode of travel involves busking (playing music and/or singing in the streets) for money. She wants to do this in Mexico City. Can she do this with a standard tourist…
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Is it possible to get a rapid anti-gen Covid test at Mexico City International Airport
Is it possible to get a rapid anti-gen Covid test at Mexico City International Airport?
If so:
Where is the test center located in the airport?
Is it open 24/7?
Do they provide a certificate that is valid for entry in the US (I am a US citizen with…
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Storage of important documents in Mexico
I'm going to Mexico soon on a solo trip and I want to explore the country as much as I can.
One concern for me is my residence permit. I need it to come back to France (where I actually live). If I ever lose it, it will then be such a hard process…
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During what hours does the Chinese consulate in Mexico City accept visa applications?
I want to apply for a Chinese visa in the coming days here in Mexico City.
I'm having some difficulty finding the times during which the consulate is open for visa applications.
I know from previous experience that it is often just a couple of hours…
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Finding a notary in Mexico City
My employer just handed down an urgent requirement to provide a notarized proof of my eligibility for employment in the U.S.A. I'm in Mexico City now. Is it possible to notarize something here? How can I find a notary recognized in the U.S.A?
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Getting to Mexico City Airport early in the morning
I was thinking of booking a flight that leaves at 6.15am in the morning from MEX, which means that I'll have to get there at 4.15am or so. What are my options for getting there so early in the morning, since I read that the metros run beginning at…
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Where to print out flight info on a public holiday in Mexico City when your accommodation won't do it?
I've been staying in Colonia Roma / La Condesa area of Mexico City for the past few days, all public holidays for Semana Santa with most things around here closed.
I need to print out my proof of onward travel China where I'm heading early tomorrow…
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