MEXICO- Travel Tips
TRAVEL TIPS:
Apart from the material written here, please visit US Department of State website for Travelers to Mexico
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/regional/regional_1174.html
• Its always advisable to have a cell phone, check with your mobile phone
company if they have a coverage in the city you are planning to visit
Otherwise..
The prepaid SIM card along with an unlocked international cell phone is the
easiest and most economical solution for staying in touch. You may visit http://www.telestial.com
to buy a SIM Card before you visit.
• If you plan to take your car into Mexico, you must purchase Mexican automobile
insurance prior to crossing the border. Most U.S. policies are not valid in
Mexico. In the unfortunate event of an accident, only a Mexican insurance policy
will be recognized as valid.
• Drink bottled water be careful about the food you eat, keep cookies and
chocolates in case.
• Do not to buy food from street vendors.
• Always carry an ID like Drivers License
• Do not wear expensive jewellery.
• Wear comfortable attire.
• Carry cash - also helps in bargaining.
• Be ware of Pick Pockets.
• Medicine should be kept to ward off the malarial infection.
MEXICO TOURIST VISA:
Citizens of U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan and most western European countries
do not need tourist visa when the stay is within certain number of days but are
required to have a passport and must fill out a tourist card at customs. The
customs agents are known to be easy going. Citizens of most other countries need
visa, please go to http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/visas_fmt.htm to know more
about most current requirements for citizens of each country.
