MEXICO - Passport and visa not required of U.S. citizens for
tourist/transit stay up to 90 days.  Tourist card is required.  Tourist
card valid 3 months for single entry up to 180 days, no charge, requires
proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID and proof of sufficient funds.  Tourist
cards may be obtained in advance from Consulate, Tourism Office, and most
airlines serving Mexico upon arrival.  Departure tax $10 is paid at
airport.  Notarized consent from parent(s) required for children travelling
alone, with one parent or in someone else's custody.  (This permit is not
necessary when a minor is in possession of a valid passport.)  For other
types of travel and details, check Embassy of Mexico's Consular Section,
2827 16th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20009-4260 (202/736-1000) or nearest
Consulate General:  CA (213/351-6800, 415/392-5554 and 619/231-8414), CO
(303/830-6702), FL (305/441-8780), IL (312/855-1380), LA (504/522-3596), NY
(212/689-0456), PR (809/764-0258) or TX (214/522-9741, 713/463-9426,
512/227-9145 and 915/533-3644).





