• Dangerous incidents are unpredictable and occur at random. Your best defenses against trouble are having updated information and exercising reasonable caution in every situation.
  • It is important to carry your money, passport and other valuables in a safe and hidden place when you are traveling. A pouch or belt underneath your clothes is recommended.
  • It's a personal decision weather to undertake day trips with all your money and documentation on you, but if you leave it at your hotel, be sure to put it in the hotel's safe. If they don't have one, hide it somewhere clever in your room.
  • We recommend you have at least one photocopy of your documentation and keep it in a safe place.
  • Do not travel at night.
  • Do not wander alone in empty streets or isolated areas, especially at night.
  • Try not to travel alone on public transportation.
  • Do not leave your luggage unattended or in the care of strangers.
  • If you're driving to Chisec, beware of the curved and steep road, especially when it's raining because it can become very slippery.