Tip of the Day: Keep pesos and dollars — many taco stands are cash only.Border tip: SENTRI lanes move fastest before 7am on weekdays.Did you know? Tip 10–15% at restaurants; propina may already be included.Water tip: Drink purified “agua purificada” — most locals do too.

Emergency Center

In an emergency, dial

911

Works from any phone in Mexico. Free from public phones.

Emergency phrases

Help!

¡Ayuda!

Call the police

Llame a la policía

I need an ambulance

Necesito una ambulancia

There has been an accident

Ha habido un accidente

I am lost

Estoy perdido

My blood type is…

Mi tipo de sangre es…