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Mexico Travel Tips

nanci — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:01:55 +0000

When visiting Mexico you are taking a journey into a foreign culture where some things are done differently. Here are some useful tips for your visit and to assure that you will have a good time in Mexico.

When Stopped by the Police
When stopped by the police be polite but firm. There is no need to pay the officer any money and you are not required to show your passport. If stopped for a traffic violation the standard procedure is to surrender your driver’s license. At this point you have the choice of following the officer to the station to pay your fine or go to the station later to pay your fine and retrieve your license. At the time you pay the fine your license will be returned to you. They don’t want your license and they don’t want you in their jail. Many times when the police stop you they are looking for a bribe. Just say no. Most of the time the officer will let you off with a warning and give your license back to you. If not, the worst thing is that you make a trip to the station. As you are on your way to the station think of the great story you will have to share with your friends when you return home.

In Need of Medical Services
If you need medical help we have a local doctor we recommend to our clients that we have used ourselves. He is knowledgeable, fair, and reasonably priced. Most hotels have a Dr.on call. Wherever you end up for medical care take a polite but firm hand. If a procedure is suggested that you feel is not warranted stand firm. A common typical procedure is to automatically hook up and IV. Use your best judgment and don’t be intimidated. Make sure you ask how much each procedure is going to cost before allowing the procedure. In an emergency situation it is advisable to have a friend or family member with you.

Using Credit Cards
We rarely use credit cards when traveling internationally. The simple fact is there is more credit card fraud in Mexico than in the US. If you use your credit card check your balance frequently to look for activity that is not your own. ATM’s are easily found and using an ATM to get the cash you need may be a better choice.

Think Smart, Act Smart
Don’t take chances. Don’t walk down the street alone, drunk and after midnight. This is good advice no matter where you are in the world. Don’t associate with anyone on the street after midnight. If someone offers you drugs or sex, keep walking, don’t stop. Don’t even slow down to say no. If you do you are then associating with drug dealers.

Gas Stations
In the 10 years I have lived in Cabo I have been taken twice. You can’t fill your own tank so are dependent upon the guy at the pump. With the exchange between dollars and pesos, and change with a foreign currency visitors are easy marks. For instance the 50 peso is a magenta color and the 100 pesos bill is red. Upon giving the attendant a $100 peso bill and waiting for change he reported I had given him only a 50 peso bill. I argued but lost the argument. A better plan is to make sure the attendant sees the bill you are using and naming the bill. Look them in the eye and tell them the amount you will spend. They will move their shell game to someone less alert.

Changing Money
Everyone takes dollars but not at the same exchange rate. Most places will give you a price in dollars and in pesos. Ask what rate they are using and then compare to make sure you are paying an equal amount. Many places will bring your change in pesos after you have paid in dollars. Again, confirm the exchange rate to make sure you have the correct change. We usually exchange our dollars at a bank or ATM for the best rate.

Consumer Complaints
Profeco is Mexico’s agency for consumer complaints. The website is www.profeco.gob.mx. To file a report in English go to http://www.profeco.gob.mx/english.htm and click on “quejas y denuncias”. Profeco is one of Mexico’s most respected government branches and famous for not being corrupt.

I believe a great part of Mexico’s charm is the wonderful people. However, as in all communities around the world, there are those who would take advantage of those that appear vulnerable. The best posture is to be alert, and polite but firm in any situation. The Mexican people love tourists, are helpful and want you to enjoy your stay.

Cabo San Lucas Fire Department

nanci — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:04:08 +0000

Volunteer First Department and Volunteer Lifeguards
Cuerpo de Bomberos and Cuerpo de Salvavidas Voluntarios
Cabo San Lucas: 143-9000
San Jose del Cabo: 142-2466

http://www.bomberoscsl.com/index.htm

The Cabo San Lucas Fire Department is a civil association that operates in large part from the donations of equipment, supplies, or money by people wanting to invest in their security. This project was made a reality because of good, hard work and each person who contributed his or her own donation.

The Cabo San Lucas Fire Department was founded in 1982, when a single citizen by the name of Gildardo Payan Azcarraga, hailing from the state of Sinaloa but adopted by these lands, became aware of the social necessities at that time. Among them was the need for a group of firemen to look after the security of the people; armed with a pail, couple of radios, an old vehicle, the patio of a house as central, but most importantly loaded with enthusiasm, he founded what today you know as the Cabo San Lucas Fire Department.

The priority of the fire department is safeguarding the lives and goods of both locals and visitors who arrive at this tourist destination. The firemen believe unquestionably in prevention through the education of the public; to prevent is to save lives and goods in advance

For more about the Fire Department in Cabo San Lucas go to: http://www.loscabosguide.com/bomberos/index.html

Cruz Roja Mexicana-Mexican Red Cross Cabo San Lucas

nanci — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:38:36 +0000

Mexican Red Cross – Cruz Roja Mexicana

24 hour rescue and ambulance service funded by donations.

Cabo San Lucas: 143-3300

San Jose del Cabo 142-0316

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiViGOtakV8

Sky Med

nanci — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:48:37 +0000

Since moving to Mexico my husband and I have had insurance with SkyMed and whether you travel internationally or only in the United States you may want to check in to their services. Whenever you are more than 100 miles from home SkyMed’s Wings of Life are only a toll-free call away. Since 1989 SkyMed has earned an enviable reputation within the North American community of travelers. For more information here is a link:

http://www.skymed.com/bajasurvacationrentals

Need a Dr. in Los Cabos?

nanci — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:00:40 +0000

Need a Doctor in Los Cabos?

Dr. Alfonso Jurado is my top recommendation if you need medical care while in the Los Cabos area. My husband and I have both used Dr. Jurado during our 11 years of living in Cabo San Lucas and he is the first we call for ourselves, friends or clients who are visiting Cabo. I can always count on Dr. Jurado to be responsive to any call, honest and open in diagnosis and his prices are fair and equitable.

Dr. Jurado obtained his first degree of Medicine and tenure in Biochemistry at the National University of Mexico, in Mexico City in 1982. In 1984, he won a competition for a fellowship at the WHO Training Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, where he worked in Immunology and Infectious Diseases. Following, he engaged two postdoctoral positions, first, at the Pre-Clinical Research Division of Sandoz Lts. And later at the Pharmaceutical Research branch of Ciba-Geigy in Basel. He carried out research in Immunology and immune memory. He was also a consultant for the AIDS program at the WHO headquarters in Geneva.

In Canada, Dr. Jurado was Research Associate and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan. In 1993, he won a Canadian National competition for International Development through a CIDA grant. Dr. Jurado has published several scientific reports in international scientific journals and obtained his second degree of Medicine from the Canadian Medical Council of Canada. He also received training in Internal Medicine from 1994 to 1998 and in Geriatrics from 1998 to 2000. In the USA he attended courses through CME programs from Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts, in 1998, the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 1999 and the Alzheimers Research Center at the UCSD, California, in 1999. He is a member of the Medical Research Council of Canada, the New York Academy of Sciences, and a founding member of the International Society of Neurovirology. Due to his extensive international exposure, he is fluent in English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese. He established his general medical practice in Los Cabos in 2004.

I didn’t know about all of his credentials when we first called Dr. Jurado. What I learned upon meeting him is that he is an excellent Dr. who truly cares about his patients. His Walk-In Mediclinic is located in San Jose del Cabo, Carret. Transp. Km28, Plaza el Zalate L-3. (Next to La Jolla). He handles walk in consults, emergency consults, Ultrasound, X-Rays, EKG, MRI, Emergency room services, Ambulance, Ground and Air and Paramedics.

In addition to his clinic services Dr. Jurado makes house calls and offers home care. He actually came to our office one day when one of us became ill. He is on call 24/7.

Phone: 624-130-7011

This is a copy of a letter sent to Dr. Jurado that I wanted to share

Hola Dr J,
Thank you Thank you, we are still here in the Sharp hospital in San Diego. We both wonder if Larry would even be alive had it not been for your professional skills and knowledge. He had a clot in his leg, more than one clot in his lung, phemoinia and was in atrial flutter. The medical staff are very good and he has several Drs. checking in on him. They are trying to get his heart rate at a steady slower pace so we can travel but out of the blue it will just go high and we are waiting to see if that can be corrected. He is still quite weak but defiantly improving.
I tell everyone what a wonderful Dr. and man you are. Brings tears to my eyes when I think about all you did for us. I don’t know many Dr’s that would have done everything you did. You truly did go above and beyond the call of duty, I am sending you the biggest hug full of gratitude and thanks. It sounds like we may be here for a couple more days. My friend Heather is also glad to have crossed paths with you. We will let you know when we return to Canada. I’m not sure if you realise it but besides being a Dr. I truly believe you are a angel. I tried my Visa when I got here and it worked, thank you for taking me to the bank.
Forever gratful Larry and Peggy