
Worried about COVID-19?
You're not the only one. Travel insurance companies are now offering some cover for coronavirus. So you can travel with more peace of mind.
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The lively European and Meso-American cultural fusion that you can find all around Mexico, combined with the welcoming weather, makes Mexico an attractive option for a lot of visitors. However, like any holiday destination, it does come with its own risks.
This guide will help you find the right travel insurance for your trip to Mexico, and outline what policies will and will not cover you for.
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Overall, travellers in Mexico are advised to exercise a high degree of caution. The Australian government advises you to reconsider your need to travel to certain areas, including Michoacan, Lazaro Cardenas, Guerrero (except the tourist areas near Taxco), Tamaulipas and parts of the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains. Make sure you keep across any travel warnings for Mexico before your trip away.
In all regions you should watch out for:
Mexico has a varied healthcare system with many high quality hospitals, doctors and specialists. The most advanced facilities can be found in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey and you might have to travel or be medevaced to one of these cities in the event of a serious injury or illness.
You should make plans to access one of the more dependable and high quality private hospitals or clinics rather than the public system in the event of an emergency, with a travel insurance policy that can pay for it if needed.
In the event of an emergency, your ideal point of contact may be your tour operator, hotel or other relevant service provider. Other than that, you might need to contact:
Australian citizens travelling to Mexico do not require a tourist visa. Instead, you can fill out an entry card on the flight in or at any of the land border crossings and pay a fee of approximately $22. Most airlines will include this fee in the ticket price under “taxes and surcharges”.
The best time to visit Mexico is from December to May. Climate and weather conditions vary by region and terrain, but are generally warm and pleasant. Ideally you should avoid hurricane season from June to November.
You're not the only one. Travel insurance companies are now offering some cover for coronavirus. So you can travel with more peace of mind.
Exclusions are situations in which your insurer may not accept a claim. Some of these conditions that you may encounter include:
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