Comments on: I Got Everything Stolen Abroad…Now What? http://www.latinworld.com/2010/i-got-everything-stolen-abroad-now-what.htm Latin America Information Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:38:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Safe Neighborhoods of Mexico City | LatinWorld http://www.latinworld.com/2010/i-got-everything-stolen-abroad-now-what.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22804 Safe Neighborhoods of Mexico City | LatinWorld Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:01:38 +0000 http://www.latinworld.com/?p=1690#comment-22804 [...] Although these neighborhoods are recognized as safe locations for traveling in Mexico City, it is important that travelers looking to explore the cityfollow tips for getting around safely. Travelers are discouraged from hailing taxis in the street; most hotels recommend that the concierge or front desk call for a cab. When they do so, they also take the number of the taxi as well as the driver’s name. Official Taxis, or Taxis Autorizados, have stands at airports and bus stations that are safe for visitors to hail on their own. It is also helpful to blend into crowds as much as possible by avoiding carrying maps or any symbols that would label someone as a tourist to avoid being a target for thievery. The hotel room safe is an ideal location to stash any extra cash, credit cards, or a passport. Visitors are advised to carry only a small amount of cash that they need for the moment. Most importantly, if travelers feel unsafe, hotel managers and staff are knowledgeable, and can point you in the right direction or alert you to any areas of the city that you can trust or to those areas that should avoid. Should you have items that are stolen abroad, more information can be found here. [...] [...] Although these neighborhoods are recognized as safe locations for traveling in Mexico City, it is important that travelers looking to explore the cityfollow tips for getting around safely. Travelers are discouraged from hailing taxis in the street; most hotels recommend that the concierge or front desk call for a cab. When they do so, they also take the number of the taxi as well as the driver’s name. Official Taxis, or Taxis Autorizados, have stands at airports and bus stations that are safe for visitors to hail on their own. It is also helpful to blend into crowds as much as possible by avoiding carrying maps or any symbols that would label someone as a tourist to avoid being a target for thievery. The hotel room safe is an ideal location to stash any extra cash, credit cards, or a passport. Visitors are advised to carry only a small amount of cash that they need for the moment. Most importantly, if travelers feel unsafe, hotel managers and staff are knowledgeable, and can point you in the right direction or alert you to any areas of the city that you can trust or to those areas that should avoid. Should you have items that are stolen abroad, more information can be found here. [...]

]]> By: Brian Requarth http://www.latinworld.com/2010/i-got-everything-stolen-abroad-now-what.htm/comment-page-1#comment-18040 Brian Requarth Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:32:53 +0000 http://www.latinworld.com/?p=1690#comment-18040 Jisel, what a crazy experience. I'm glad you are a ok! Thanks for sharing your horror story on LatinWorld. Everyone can learn from it. Jisel, what a crazy experience. I’m glad you are a ok!

Thanks for sharing your horror story on LatinWorld. Everyone can learn from it.

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