Safety

Can I feel safe in the City of Monterrey?
Yes, since criminal rates are very low in Monterrey; travellers will be able to move around day and night in almost all the sectors of this great metropolis. However, much as in any other place in the world, you have to take a few precautions, such as:

• Carry with you only the money you regard as necessary for the expenses of the day and no more than one credit card; it is also advisable to carry a photocopy of your passport.
  
  
• Do not wear too much jewellery (leave them at the hotel's safety box); do not neglect your purse either. *Be extremely careful with your video and photo cameras; it is recommendable to avoid showing them at all times and using them in seemingly unsafe places.
  
  
• If you wish to take a cab, especially at night, it is recommendable to call the firms operating vehicles with radios; another equally recommendable option is to take one of the units parked in front of the hotels. *Avoid drinking alcohol in the streets for your own safety; on the other hand, do not carry with you illegal substances under any circumstances.

What should I do in case of an emergency?
You must call the following numbers:

-Emergencies: 060
-Red Cross: (818) 375-1212
-Green Cross: (818) 311-0033
-Transit: (818) 305-0900
-Federal Highway Police: (818) 343-2576
-Radio Patrols: (818) 345-5419 / (818) 340-6321
-Fire Fighters: (818) 342-0053 / (818) 342-0054
-Green Angels: (818) 340-2113
-Locatel: (818) 340-7777
-Informatel: (818) 340-0701

Likewise, call the embassy or consulate of your country of origin in case of an emergency situation.