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GENERAL INFORMATION ON MEXICO - for guidance only!
Crime
Street crime is on the increase. You should dress down and avoid wearing expensive jewellery or watches. You should be particularly alert on public transport, at airports, bus stations and tourist sites. Passengers have been robbed and/or assaulted by unlicenced taxi drivers, particularly in Mexico City. At airports, use only authorised prepaid airport taxi services. In Mexico City, use better regulated “sitio” taxis from authorised cab ranks.
Theft on buses is also common. All bus travel should be during daylight hours and on first-class buses if possible. Although there have been several reports of bus hijackings and robberies on toll roads (de cuota), buses on toll roads have a markedly lower rate of incidents than buses (second and third class) that travel the less secure "free" (libre) roads. Although most first-class bus companies perform security checks when passengers board buses, armed robberies of entire busloads of passengers still occur. Be vigilant; watch your hand luggage. Long distance bus travellers have had their personal belongings rifled while asleep.
Women travelling on their own should be particularly alert. There have been incidents of rapes on urban buses (micros) on routes in the south of Mexico City. Most attacks have occurred early in the morning or late at night. A number of serious sexual assaults have also occurred in tourist areas in Cancun. Care should be taken even in areas close to hotels, especially after dark.
Business travellers should keep a close watch on their briefcases and luggage at apparently secure locations such as the lobby of their hotel. Pick-pocketing is common on the Mexico City Metro. Avoid travel during the rush hour if you can.
Exercise caution when withdrawing money from cashpoints or exchanging money at a Bureau de Change. It is safer to limit withdrawals or currency exchanges to small sums, and to only use cashpoints during daylight hours and inside shops or malls. Be especially vigilant when leaving a Bureau de Change as there have been incidents of people being followed and attacked.
Short-term opportunistic kidnapping – called “express kidnapping” – is frequent in urban areas, particularly in Mexico City. Victims are required to withdraw funds from credit or debit cards at a cashpoint to obtain their release. Where victims have friends or relatives living locally, a ransom may be demanded from them.
Longer-term kidnapping for financial gain also occurs, and there have been allegations of complicity by police officers. You should be cautious and discrete about openly discussing your financial or business affairs.
Be wary of persons presenting themselves as police officers attempting to fine or arrest you for no apparent reason. There have been instances of visitors becoming victims of theft, extortion or sexual assault by persons who may or may not be police officers. When in doubt, ask for identification and if possible note the officer's name, badge number, and patrol car number.
Drug related violence has increased in northern border states and Sinaloa. Although this is not targeted at foreign residents or tourists, British nationals in these areas should be extra vigilant.
Political Situation
There have been a number of recent political demonstrations around the country. Take care to avoid all demonstrations. These can be tense, confrontational or even turn violent, and onlookers can be quickly drawn in.
Local Travel
Exercise particular caution if you have to travel after dark, and keep away from isolated beaches, ruins or trails at all times.
There is still tension in parts of the state of Chiapas, where armed groups are present. If you visit the highlands around San Cristobal de las Casas and the municipality of Ocosingo and the jungle area towards the Guatemalan border, you should exercise caution, particularly where crowds are gathered, and should not venture off main roads without seeking local advice.
Road Safety
The Mexican style of driving and standards are very different from the United Kingdom. Be prepared to stop unexpectedly, and beware of potholes, slow moving vehicles, vehicles changing lane without indicating and going through red lights. Many local drivers do not have any form of car insurance. Keep your car doors locked at all times and the windows shut, especially at traffic lights.
Sea Safety
If you visit Mexican beach resorts, you should be aware that sports and aquatic equipment may not meet UK safety standards and may not be covered with any accident insurance. This applies particularly to scuba diving, parasailing and jet-ski. Check that your own travel insurance covers these activities if you decide to rent equipment or take classes.
LOCAL LAWS AND CUSTOMS
Do not become involved with drugs of any kind in any way. Penalties for drug offences are severe. Convictions carry very long sentences – up to 25 years.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
British tourists visiting Mexico need a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry and should obtain a tourist card (known as the "FMT") available from Mexican Consulates, Mexican international airports and border crossing points and most airlines serving Mexico.
Tourists are not permitted to undertake voluntary work or any form of paid employment.
Certain adventure or eco-tourism activities (eg caving, potholing, entomology) may require visas especially if they involve any scientific or technological research. Be aware that the Mexican authorites may define scientific or technological research activities far more broadly than other countries. If in any doubt, you should check carefully with the Mexican Embassy (contact details below) in the UK well in advance of your visit and request written confirmation if necessary.
Military personnel or civilians with military connections, whatever the purpose of their trip should record this in writing with the Mexican authorities when requesting visa advice.
You should not bring meat or dairy products to Mexico. The importation of these products from the EU is prohibited.
HEALTH
We strongly recommend you should drink bottled (not tap) water. Ice is frequently made from tap water. Food and unbottled drinks sold by street vendors are also likely to be unsafe.
On arrival in Mexico City and other high altitude areas, you may feel a lack of energy, shortness of breath or headaches. Allow for a short period of adjustment when making your travel plans.
Malaria and dengue fever are endemic in low-lying areas of Mexico and outbreaks occur mainly in the rainy season (May to October). Seek local advice if you visit such areas. Mosquito repellent and clothing covering as much skin as possible provides some protection.
You should have comprehensive medical insurance when you visit Mexico. Be aware that not all hospitals will agree to deal directly with medical insurance companies and you should be prepared to pay for treatment yourself and then seek a refund. Public hospitals are usually understaffed and under funded, which affects the quality of the treatment offered.
For further information on health, check the Department of Health’s website at www.dh.gov.uk
NATURAL DISASTERS
Most of Mexico is subject to earthquakes. The last major earthquake in Mexico took place in January 2003 affecting the city and state of Colima. On 14 June 2004 there was a minor tremor affecting an area stretching from Oaxaca to Mexico City and measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale.
The Popocatepetl and Colima volcanoes are active and there are danger zones around both, the size of which can change depending on the current level of activity. Both are closed to the public.
Hurricanes may affect both Atlantic and Pacific coasts between June and November. Visitors should make themselves aware of weather conditions with their travel agency before travelling, through the local media or by accessing, for example, http://www.weather.com.
GENERAL
American Dollar travellers' cheques and notes are more easily exchanged throughout Mexico than sterling equivalents. But UK debit and credit cards are widely accepted, including by ATMs.
English is not widely spoken outside the main cities. Basic Spanish phrases are essential.
The police sometimes ask foreigners to show some form of identification. You may wish to carry photocopies of the relevant pages of your passport and important documents and leave the originals in a safe place.
Building specifications are different in Mexico. In some hotels balcony balustrades may not be at the same height as you would find in the UK or elsewhere in Europe and there is a risk of falling. |
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