Mexico Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Mexico
911
General Emergency
911
Police
911
Ambulance / Medical
911
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Mexico City
Currency
MXN ($)
Official Language
Spanish
Country Code
+52
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Mexico
Urban / City
40–60 km/h
Rural
80–90 km/h
Highway
100–110 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Use toll roads ('Cuota') – keep cash pesos ready as card payment is not accepted at all toll booths.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10 to 15 percent (Propina) standard in restaurants. Leave cash on table or ask to add 'propina' when paying by card.
- DO Greet people warmly with 'Buenos días' or 'Buenas tardes'.
- DO Carry small cash bills (Pesos) for markets and tips.
- DO Ask about spiciness in food ('¿Pica mucho?').
- DON'T Never drink unpurified tap water or tap-water ice cubes.
- DON'T Do not travel on remote rural roads after dark.
- DON'T Avoid displaying expensive jewelry or large sums of cash.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A & B (127V, 60Hz – adapter required for European plugs).
Tap Water: Tap water is NOT safe to drink. Always consume bottled purified water ('Agua purificada')!
Insider Tip: Always prefer toll highways ('Cuota') over free roads ('Libre') for safety and road quality. Use official taxi stands ('Sitio') or rideshare apps rather than hailing street cabs!
