Many central american countries have serious crime problems. I suggest
that you review the websites below before your trip.
There are several web sites with security information for
travelers and tourists. The ones that I am aware of are
listed below. I urge people to review the information on
these web sites, compare the recommendations of the various
countries to each other, and compare the various government
recommendations to any personal opinions expressed on the
internet.
The government web sites below include security and
other travel information for virtually all the countries in
the world, including each other.
USA - http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html
UK - http://www.fco.gov.uk
Canada -
http://voyage.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/destinations/menu_e.htm
Australia -
http://www.dfat.gov.au/consular/advice/advices_mnu.html
The following web sites offer personal or other views on
security.
Mexico Mike talks about security on Mexico's highways on
www.mexicomike.com
Personal reports for some countries in latin america are
available from the South American Explorer's club -
www.samexplo.org
http://www.beingsafe.info/ claims to list global travel
advisories.
Some travel agents and some employees of large companies may
have access to private security report services. Some
travel web sites will also have some limited security
information, such as www.latinamericatravel.com. Note that
most good guidebooks will also discuss security, and may
offer security advice specific to the town or area.
If you are aware of any other english-language security
information on the web, please let me know.
IN OTHER LANGUAGES
The Canadian information is also available in French, at the
website above.
The French government has their own web site with security
information, in French. http://www.diplomatie.fr/voyageurs
Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs - http://www.mae.es/
Germany - http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/www/de/laenderinfos/reise_warnung_html
Richard Ferguson raferguson@att.net
tate hale wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I am taking a major trip next summer to Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and
> Honduras. Mexico and Belize are not problems, but I was a bit curious
> for advice about spending extensive periods in the remaining two
> countries. I have been to Guatemala to see Tikal, but this time I was
> hoping to stretch out a bit and see a few more of the ruins in that
> north eastern sector of the country, as well as the biosphere reserve
> in the north. As to Honduras, I am very eager to see Copan and
> perhaps visit the Mosquito Coast, but I was wondering if it is safe to
> spend any length of time in country. I would greatly appreciate any
> tips in this matter. Thank You! :) |
