Health and Security

Know your blood type and that of your family members.
Do not drink water from the tap, unless it has been filtered.
In restaurants, always ask for bottled water or bottled beverages instead of juices that could be prepared with unfiltered water.
Prepare ice cubes with boiled or bottled water.
Use desinfectants to wash fruits, vegetables and eggs. You can use Kilol or a few drops of chlorine diluted in water.
Be careful of the food you order when eating out. In restaurants and cafes of good standard you will not have problems, but in cheap restaurants where you don’t show much care for cleaning always ask for cooked food.
If you are going to order ceviche, opt for deep fish such as sole, sea bass, tollo, fortune or tuna. Do not ask for “Mahi Mahi” (Perico) since when it is not well cooked you can transfer a worm that is then difficult to kill.

Do not place your valuables in the passenger seat of your car. Leave them under your seat or somewhere not visible. We recommend that you place security sheets on your car windows to protect against theft.
Avoid buying at traffic lights.
When driving, keep your windows closed.
Do not use your cell phone while driving, it is prohibited by law, and can distract you, thus making you a possible victim of theft.
To avoid “kidnappings on the way” (where thugs seek to withdraw money from your credit cards or ask for a quick rescue) avoid driving at dangerous intersections at rush hour and avoid walking alone at night in residential areas.
Keep your important documents at home (passports and bank transactions).
Prefer taxi companies to taxis from the street.
Do not use ATMs in public areas such as sidewalks. Do not accept help from strangers.
Secure your wallet when you buy or when you are in restaurants and cafes. Usually there are locks on the chairs or hooks under the tables.
It is mandatory to wear a seat belt in both the front and rear seats of all vehicles.