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Amongst the world’s most popular destinations, Mexico, has something to offer travelers from all parts of the globe. You can get stuck into adrenaline-pumping adventure activities, immerse yourself in the culture and history, or just relax by the beach. But Mexico is also a country where your safety and health should be taken seriously, that’s why travel insurance is essential if something goes wrong.
Despite its incredible natural wonders and beauty, Mexico can also be a dangerous place, especially if you don’t know the language and end up in the wrong part of town. However international travelers shouldn’t be deterred from experiencing one of the world’s most interesting cultures.
Here are some tips on how to stay safe and how to make the most out of your travel insurance coverage.
If you’re airline loses your bag or you're exploring the bars and cafes around Costa Maya and your wallet goes missing, you’ll need to get in touch with the police as soon as possible. Theft is one of our most common travel insurance claims by travelers in Mexico, which is why World Nomads travel insurance plans offer some protection for theft or lost luggage checked into a common carrier. Benefit limits, conditions and exclusions apply, and coverage varies depending on your Country of Residence and the plan you’ve chosen.
Whatever happens, you'll need to get a written report of the incident. If there has been a theft, you must report this to the police. For theft or other incidents including loss of items, you must also report this to another authority, such as your tour operator, Bus Company, airline or hotel. This will need to be done as soon as reasonably possible in order to support your claim.
We understand that this can be a challenge when in a country where you don't speak the language. Thankfully, our 24/7 Emergency Assistance team can help you negotiate the local administration.
Many of us have been found guilty of over indulging when it comes to Mexico’s amazing food and drinks or come down with a bad case of Gastro. The danger with food poisoning or drinking contaminated water is that vomiting and diarrhoea can result in serious dehydration which can be deadly, so don’t rely on your own instincts or the Internet to get medical advice.
These emergencies can take down even the most experienced international traveler. That’s why our 24/7 Emergency Assistance team can advise on what to do, help locate suitable medical facilities (particularly in remote areas where access to medical care can be tricky), and monitor your medical treatments if needed to make sure you are given proper care.
If you're involved in an accident, for example, while visiting the Mayan ruins that requires emergency medical treatment during your trip, your policy may cover emergency medical expenses for:
Please note: Coverage depends on your Country of Residence and varies between travel insurance plans.
If something goes wrong, such as robbery, accident or illness, we provide travel insurance that can help with:
If you need more tips on traveling abroad in the midst of COVID-19 restrictions our COVID-19 travel insurance tips may provide some answers.
We’ve designed our plans to give you the freedom to learn and hone your diving skills by offering coverage for scuba diving accidents and other injuries underwater. Though both our Standard and Explorer plans include benefits for scuba diving, each plan has a different level of coverage and may exclude certain types of diving or dives of a certain depth.
For more information on scuba diving and what you are covered for, our Scuba diving article may help answer your questions.
An upgrade for certain activities and sports may be required and terms and conditions apply for each sport. Besides Scuba diving, World Nomads offers cover for 150+ adventure activities including:
This is only a summary of cover and does not include the full terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of the policy. You should read your policy wording in full, so you understand what is and isn’t covered. If you are unsure about your level of travel cover please contact us for help.
While on a bus from Belize City to Chetumal, Mexico, I put my large backpack into the storage area on the bus. After I transferred to a bus heading to Tulum, I discovered that my laptop was no longer in my backpack.
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Whether you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation, our teams are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.
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