Passport/Visa Requirements: All U.S. citizens must have a passport when traveling by air to or from Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America and Mexico. Citizens of Canada, Mexico and the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda also must have a passport or other designated secure document to enter the U.S.
Beginning 1 June 2009, passports are required for land crossings at the Canadian and Mexican borders with the U.S. and for cruise passengers returning to the U.S. from Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada or Bermuda.
Canadian citizens need proof of citizenship—either a passport or a certified copy of a birth certificate accompanied by photo ID (we recommend a passport). All visitors must fill out a tourist card. The Mexican government charges a tourism tax of US$20 for all visitors except cruise-ship passengers and a departure tax of about US$18, though both are usually included in your airline-ticket price. Reconfirm travel document requirements with your carrier before departure.
Population: 526,701.
Languages: Spanish, Mayan, English.
Predominant Religions: Christian (Roman Catholic).
Time Zone: 6 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-6 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October.
Voltage Requirements: 110 volts.
Telephone Codes: 52, country code; 998,city code;
