The United States, a city for every trip

A valid Mexican passport and a US visitor visa (B1/B2). The Border Crossing Card, known as the laser visa, is also a valid visa. Mexican citizens can't travel on ESTA, which is only for Visa Waiver Program countries. On arrival, a CBP officer decides on your admission and length of stay.

It's the US arrival and departure record. If you arrive by air it's created electronically. If you cross by land with a visa or Border Crossing Card and travel beyond the border zone (generally 25 miles, 55 in New Mexico and 75 in Arizona) or stay more than 30 days, you must get an I-94 at the port of entry; you can start the application ahead of time on the official CBP website.

It depends on the plan: Miami for beaches, shopping and Latin flavor; Orlando for theme parks with the family; New York for museums, Broadway and walking; Las Vegas for shows and desert day trips; Los Angeles and San Diego for beaches, film and Mexican food; Chicago or San Antonio for a short city break.

It varies a lot by region. Florida and the Southwest are most comfortable from November to April, when the heat eases; New York and Chicago shine in spring and fall. Keep in mind that Atlantic hurricane season runs June to November, and Thanksgiving and the year-end holidays are the priciest dates.

Yes. Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and other cities have nonstop flights to destinations such as Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Miami, New York and Las Vegas. Miami is about three hours from Mexico City and New York about five.

Prices in shops and restaurants usually exclude sales tax, which is added at checkout and varies by state and city. At sit-down restaurants a 15 to 20 percent tip is customary. Hotels add occupancy taxes and, in some cities, a resort fee.

In New York, Chicago or San Francisco, public transit works well. In Florida, Texas, California or for Las Vegas day trips, a rental car gives you far more freedom. Distances are huge: coast to coast, take a domestic flight. Ask the rental company which documents they accept besides your license.

Credit and debit cards are accepted almost everywhere, and many places take contactless payments. Let your bank know you're traveling and check its foreign transaction fee. Many Mexican mobile plans include US usage; confirm with your carrier before you leave.

Once you complete your purchase, the confirmation arrives by email. Change and cancellation conditions depend on each fare and hotel and are shown before you pay.