Safety And Risk

Safe Journeys, Boundless Experiences: Your Adventure Secured!

Security measures

Security measures you should consider

Careful when walking and crossing streets.

Public transportation is not the best option; however it is the cheapest way to move around.

Caution with street food, and prefer cooked options whenever possible

Take care

Avoid tap water. Drinking water comes in bottles (different sizes)

Always walk with someone else.

If you do not feel secure, call us

Prefer cabs for travel, they are a cheap and safer option. The hotel or host families can assist in arranging Taxi pick ups.

Note

Never carry your passport.

Place your money and/or valuables in a safe bag/backpack. If possible, keep those items in a money belt or pouch on your person

Do not hitchhike.

We are very charming and welcoming, but do not trust unknown people

Helpful hints for a positive family experience

1.

Speak Spanish at all times, even when talking with other US friends, unless you are speaking in a private place.

2.

Respect the rules and customs of your family (schedules, opinions, religious, beliefs, etc.)

3.

Ask your señora for permission to have friends over. When you have guests, entertain them in the same way that your family entertains theirs.

4.

As you would in the US when visiting relatives, expect to make your own bed, and keep your room clean.

5.

Inform us immediately of any problems relating to your safety and well-being. Let us know if you do not feel safe with your host family.

6.

At the end of your homestay experience and after you return to the US, write your family a letter or send an e-mail/WhatsApp letting them know that you arrived home safety. Not to do so would be considered very rude by Mexican standards.

Meals

You will have 3 meals with your family. Mealtime in Mexico is family time. You can also ask your host mother to prepare something to take if you are not eating home.

Wasting food is to be avoided. It is better to take a smaller portion of food and ask for more than to take a plateful and not eat it.

Portions may be small. Always ask for more if needed. Your host mother is likely to be concerned about you if you do not eat as much as she expects, so establish your preferences carefully and thoughtfully.