Hello,
I'm leaving the US for the first time, going to Mexico (Mazatlan) for a week. Can anyone give me any tips or hints about travelling internationally in general and travelling to Mexico or Mazatlan specifically?
2007-03-12 08:17:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
Learn to say "please" and "thank you" in Spanish.
Make a copy of your passport and keep it in a safe place, separate from your actual passport.
Register with the nearest consulate so they don't have to come looking for you (travel.state.gov).
Don't drink the water.
Read as much as you can about the place before you go.
Don't do illegal things -- you will go to jail in Mexico and will not get out just because you're an American.
Consider buying travel insurance in case your trip is canceled and evacuation insurance in case you get hurt.
Practice safe sex.
Mazatlan has a thriving drug traffic. Don't get into anything shady.
Wear sun screen.
Have fun!
2007-03-12 16:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by steeeeverino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn some spanish. Don't drink the water. Be careful of people trying to sell you bottled water. Make sure the bottle is sealed all of the way. Don't bring that much cash on you. There are pick pockets. Take lots of pictures and have fun.
2007-03-12 08:21:14 · answer #2 · answered by brooklyn152 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out this site Nomad Wannabe
www.nomadwannabe.com
It has some information on Mexico.
I've been to Mazatland and it's quite nice. Don't drink the water, or ice unless it's in a touristy place. Get some shots for certain diseases, be prepared to bargain, don't wear expensive stuff or flaunt it off.
2007-03-14 10:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by pippy4tao 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't want to scare u. but Mexico is notorious for crocked cops and kidnappings. and Americans are a favorite dish. that is one place i would never go! and i tell u i am very opened minded!! also i am of puerto rican desent so i speak perfect spanish, and read it fine but write it only ok. still u wont catch my butt in mexico. plus i am like freaking candy to there men (lol). really i wish u a safe trip. have a good time.
2007-03-12 11:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not trying to be fun, but watch what you eat beacuase you can easily get tapeworms or something.
2007-03-12 08:22:13 · answer #5 · answered by Devan B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋