Travel Basics – Mexican Grand Prix
Mexico City is fun, fast and vibrant. The jewel of Latin America has pre-Hispanic roots, colonial architecture and a multicultural, progressive people. Start planning your trip to the Mexican Grand Prix on October 24-27, 2019.
Since all the action takes place at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez just to the east of Mexico City, most fans stay here and take advantage of spending a few days in one of the world’s most populous and colorful cities. Mexico City is the largest city in the Americas by population (21 million reside in the Greater Metropolitan Area), sits at 2250m above sea level, and is flanked by mountains and volcanoes.
STAYING SAFE
Traveling in central areas of Mexico City is generally safe if you exercise the same caution you would anywhere else. Beware that in crowded areas like the metro you may be targeted by pickpockets, so keep valuables at home, in your hotel safe or hidden away. Avoid walking alone and try to blend in with the locals. Speak to your hotel about neighborhoods to avoid, and only ever ride in official taxis. Download the Taxiaviso app before you travel, which lets you check a license plate for validity before you get in.
LANGUAGE & CULTURE
Mexico’s mother tongue is Spanish, though being a city with over 20 million inhabitants you can expect to hear most languages spoken here. English is spoken widely in the Polanco, Santa Fe and Lomas areas, and lots of younger people and business people speak English, as well as some police officers. Racially, politically, culturally and economically speaking, Mexico City is Latin America’s most liberal city, legalizing same-sex marriage in 2009. Its citizens are mainly Mestizo of mixed European and Amerindian heritage.
MONEY MATTERS
The Mexican currency is the peso ($ / MXN). If you are arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport, there are several banks and currency changer desks once you pass security, plus ATMs all over the airport. As of November 2018, $1 USD = $20.44 MXN.
MEXICO CITY WEATHER
The Mexican Grand Prix falls at the end of October, which is at the end of the rainy season and on the brink of the dry season. Average daily temperatures can range from a very chilly 0°C (32°F) in late October mornings to 22°C (73°F) afternoons with crystal clear skies.
- Time zone: Mexico City is UTC -6
- You drive on the right-hand side of the road in Mexico
- The country telephone code for Mexico is +52
- Dial 911 for fire, police and medical emergencies
- Mexico uses type A and B power sockets. Standard voltage is 127 V and standard frequency is 60 Hz
- Drink only bottled water as tap water is not safe for consumption
Been to Mexico City? Leave a comment with your travel tips!
Travel Basics – Mexican Grand Prix
Mexico City is fun, fast and vibrant. The jewel of Latin America has pre-Hispanic roots, colonial architecture and a multicultural, progressive people. Start planning your trip to the Mexican Grand Prix on October 24-27, 2019.
Tickets – 2019 Mexican Grand Prix
Your guide to buying tickets for the 2019 Mexican Grand Prix on October 25-27. Where to watch the action at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Accommodation – 2018 Mexico Grand Prix
Where to stay in Mexico City for the Mexican Grand Prix in October.
Trackside – 2018 Mexican Grand Prix
Your trackside guide to Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Getting There & Around – Mexico Grand Prix
The best ways to get to the Mexican Grand Prix this year, plus advice on getting to Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and around Mexico City.
Off-Track Activities – Mexico Grand Prix
Your guide to the best off-track activities that Mexico City has to offer when you are in town for the Mexican Formula 1 Grand Prix. This year’s race is on October 27-29, 2017.
Budget Planner – 2018 Mexican Grand Prix
Use our budget planner to work out the cost of your trip to the Mexico Grand Prix on October 26-28, 2018.
Race Facts – Mexican Grand Prix
The Mexican Grand Prix has been staged at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City nineteen times since 1963, most recently returning to the F1 calendar in 2015 after a 20+ year absence.
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For the best experience on moving in the city use Uber its way more easyer than taxi and like Alice sayd if you use taxi make shure its official , metro could be a bit more risky for pickpockets.
No problem with international credit cards
Try to make your hotel reservation early as the good average hotels ge booked quickly
No General Attendance area on this race track
For last but not less important , the food in mexico is greate from street food to restaurants, also try the local dishes.
Thanks for the useful advice Richard!