VIP Information

All the information you need to enjoy the city!

 

Safety

 

Despite Mexico City’s reputation, you might find locals kind and ready to help a tourist; however, like any other major city, caution is recommended.
Purses and pockets full of money can be quite attractive for pickpockets; avoid counting money in front of others, leave your passport and other important documents in the hotel’s safe.
 When sitting on a terrace, avoid leaving your valuables at a place where someone might “pick it and run”.

Avoid leaving valuables inside the car; if you must, let the valet parking or the park manager know the objects you are leaving so nothing will go missing without notice.

 

Tipping

 

Leaving a tip is a custom in Mexico City, as it is in the rest of the country. You are expected to leave a tip ranging from 10 to 15% in almost every restaurant (being the only exception, of course, poor service).

 

Phone calls

 

To make a long distance call:  (00) + country code +  phone number.
Calling a local mobile number from a local land number: (044) + 10-digit number.
National Long distance call: (01) + area code + phone number.

To receive a call: (00) + country code (52) + area code (55) + phone number.

 

Drinking Water

 

Tap water in Mexico is not drinking water. Hotels usually offer bottled water for their guests.

 

Political demonstrations

 

During your visit you might witness demonstrations that so often shut down some of the main avenues of the city or take place in front of governmental buildings (most of which are downtown). Most of them (if not all) are non-violent ways of expressing social or political views. However, they can affect traffic pretty badly, so it is best to plan your day taking them into consideration, so you can avoid them (specially if you are travelling by car). You must remember that Mexico City is the Capital and home of the main political and economic powers of the country. This is where all the major decisions that affect all Mexicans are taken, and this is why the city is the main objective of most political demonstrations.