Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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International visitors who
lose a passport or have
any similar emergency,
should contact their
embassy immediately.
When approached by
the police be polite,
remain calm, and explain
that you are a tourist. If
a policeman asks for a
bribe call your embassy
immediately.
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City are Farmacias del
Ahorro and Fenix.
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Keeping
Documents Safe
Before leaving home,
make photocopies of all
your important travel
papers, including your
passport and visa, as well
as the numbers of credit
cards and the serial
numbers of travelers'
checks. Keep them in a
safe place in your hotel.
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Stay Alert
Mexico City does
have crime; however, if
you stay alert and take
some simple precautions
you should be fine. Stay
on the main tourist
streets when walking,
dress conservatively, and
avoid carrying or wearing
anything that appears to
be valuable. Be cautious
while using an ATM.
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Crime
Mexico City has a
relatively high level of
street crime, and it is
important to be vigilant at
all times. It is best to use
ATM machines in safe
locations during the day.
Leave surplus valuables
in the hotel safe. Walk
around the city on foot
only in daylight hours.
Stick to the streets
frequented by tourists.
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Emergencies
&
Safety
Be especially careful
at night, and for transport
use a hotel taxi or
sitio
taxi rather than walking
or using any other means
of public transportation.
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Public Restrooms
Public restrooms,
referred to as
baños
or
sanitarios
, which are
clean and hygienic can be
found in mid- to large-
size restaurants, the
lobby area of large
hotels, and in major
museums and tourist
attractions.
In the case of an
emergency it is probably
best to try and contact
your embassy first. The
Mexico City Tourist
Protection Agency will
also help with
emergencies and they
have staff who speak
English. If you cannot
reach an English
speaking operator, call
the SECTUR 24-hour
Hotline for help.
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Medical Care
For basic medical and
dental needs, ask your
hotel or embassy for
help. One of the best
hospitals in Mexico City
is the Hospital ABC, with
staff speaking in English.
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Notify your credit card companies of your travel dates and ask
them for telephone numbers that work from Mexico
