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Mexico

Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, bordering the United States of America to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast, while having maritime boundaries with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east.

Type Country

Why go

  • Country in North America.
  • Served by Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos Airport (LOM).

History

Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, bordering the United States of America to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast, while having maritime boundaries with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east. Mexico covers 1,972,550 km2, and is the thirteenth-largest country in the world by land area. With a population exceeding 134 million as of 2026, Mexico is the tenth-most populous country in the world and is home to the largest number of native Spanish speakers. Mexico City is the capital and largest city in Mexico, which ranks among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world.

Airports

Ciudad del Carmen International Airport (CME)
Av. Aviacion S/N, Aeropuerto, 24190 Cd del Carmen, Camp., Mexico — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (AeroMéxico, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), United Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Mexico City, Houston (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • AeroMéxico AM (737, EMJ, Embraer 170, ERJ) · 1 route: Mexico City
  • Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
  • United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos Airport (LOM) 41 km to the centre
Lagos de Moreno, JAL, MX — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio 95 km to the centre
Silao, GUA, MX
Outdoor
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la Sierra 32 km to the centre
San Felipe, GUA, MX
Outdoor
Aeródromo El Tepozán 80 km to the centre
San Ángel, GUA, MX
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos Airport (LOM); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CME has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Houston).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mexico. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

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