Secure transportation & Security Drivers in Mexico

Mexico

Secure travel for VIPs in Mexico

Mexico abuts the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast. Its sea borders include the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of California, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) to the east.

With a population exceeding 130 million, it’s the tenth-most populous country in the world.

The country is run as a federal republic with a presidential system of government and 32 states. Geopolitically, it’s considered part of North America.

Mexico City is the capital and about 18% of the population live there. It’s among the world’s most important cultural and financial centres.

Mexico

Security drivers in Mexico

Mexico has 80 officially recognised airports and 1527 airfields. The Mexico City International Airport remains the busiest in Latin America, transporting 45 million passengers a year.

Two additional airports help relieve congestion from the Mexico City International Airport: the Toluca International Airport and the Felipe Ángeles International Airport.

We can arrange private air travel or pick up our clients from any arrival airport, ready for safe onward travel.

While Spanish is the main language spoken in Mexico, our drivers are English-speaking, and we can arrange translators if required.

 

 

Mexico

Security vehicles in Mexico

Mexico’s road system covers most parts of the country but is not well maintained.

The network extends a total of 366,095 km (227,481 mi), of which 116,802 km (72,577 mi) are paved. Two-lane highways are known as carreteras, and speed limits vary depending on terrain conditions.

10,474 km (6,508 mi) are multi-lane expressways – most are four-lane highways and the rest have six or more lanes. Freeways and expressways are known as autopistas and most are pricey toll roads. North-south highways are assigned odd numbers while east-west highways are assigned even numbers.

We do a risk assessment for all our clients. In Mexico, due to safety concerns especially in urban areas, we may recommend armoured vehicles with armed drivers, and we deal with all tolls for you.

 

Mexico

Overview of Mexico

Mexico has nine regions: Baja California, the Pacific Coastal Lowlands, the Mexican Plateau, the Sierra Madre Oriental, the Sierra Madre Occidental, the Cordillera Neo-Volcánica, the Gulf Coastal Plain, the Southern Highlands, and the Yucatán Peninsula.

Mexico’s Central and Northern territories are at high altitudes, which can be volcanic. Its longest river is the Rio Grande, which forms a natural border with the United States.

About half the land is agricultural, and a further third is forested. The top half of the country has a temperate climate, while the lower half is tropical.

Roman Catholicism remains the country’s dominant religion.

Security risks in Mexico

A huge percentage of Mexico’s population lives in poverty, and infant mortality in Mexico is three times higher than the average among OECD nations.

As with much of Latin America, corruption is widespread in the police, judiciary, and government in general.

Law enforcement is supposedly carried out by the National Guard. However, not all crimes are reported by the public as the police force don’t always investigate crimes. Instead, they randomly accuse someone of being the guilty party and fabricate the evidence. Many of the police are actually involved in crime themselves.

Even in areas with high levels of violent crime, tourists are rarely targeted as conflicts are usually between rival gangs and/or the police.

Anti-discrimination laws regarding sexual orientation exist, and same-sex marriage are recognised, but hate crimes towards the LGBT community remain an issue.

Non-violent crime

Assault, pickpocketing and theft make up the vast majority of crimes. Urban areas tend to have higher crime rates, but the border with the US is also a particularly risky area.

Mexico is a well-known market for illegal drugs, with links to international organised crime.

There are now 11,000 security cameras around Mexico City and it has one of the world’s highest police officer to resident ratios, with one uniformed police officer for every 100 citizens.

Armed robbery

There is a risk of kidnapping, extrajudicial killings, gender-based violence, sex trafficking, and even attacks on journalists and human rights advocates.

Women are at particular risk.

Military forces are used for domestic law enforcement, particularly against drug cartels. However, the murder rate is high and it seems the drug wars are ongoing…

Terrorism

Violence related to the drug war is a greater risk than terrorism in Mexico, although there are anarchist groups in Mexico and there have been guerrilla movements in the past.

Riots

There were riots during the War of Independence, but these days rioting has been confined to the prisons rather than the streets.

Our drivers keep a close eye on the news so they can take evasive action if there is ever likely to be an issue.

Events

As a major tourist destination with sunny beaches, natural biodiversity and 67 national parks, Mexico is the sixth most visited country in the world.

The most famous annual event is probably the Day of the Dead, but there are thousands of other festivals to enjoy.

There’s an enormous variety of things to do, with Chichen Itza, cave paintings, and architecture having strong appeal, as well as the wide range of museums (such as the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City).

Mariachi music and Lucha Libre wrestling are uniquely Mexican experiences, and the cuisine is acclaimed worldwide.

Let us know if you’d like us to advise on hotels, restaurants, or other activities. Our concierge service can help.

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