Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Some Nationalities; Others Can Enter Visa-free For Up To 90 Days.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Electronic travel authorization
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
High
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Pickpocketing in tourist areas
- Fake taxi drivers
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
101
Response Speed
Fair
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Cabify
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Mercado Pago,apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10-15% Customary In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Accepted
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Relaxed For Alcohol; Strict For Drugs.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsSocioeconomic issues
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Goodbye
Adiós
ah-DYOS
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syahs
Sorry
Lo siento
loh SYEN-toh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
¿Habla inglés?
AH-blah een-GLES?
I don’t understand
No entiendo
NOH en-TYEN-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
¿Puede hablar más despacio, por favor?
PWEH-deh ah-BLAR mahs deh-SPAH-syo, por fah-VOR?
Can you help me, please?
¿Puede ayudarme, por favor?
PWEH-deh ah-yoo-DAR-meh, por fah-VOR?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
KAY sig-nee-FEE-kah ES-toh?