Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Tourists From Many Countries Do Not Need A Visa For Stays Under 90 Days.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Taxi overcharging
- Fake guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
911
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10-15% Is Common In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $25
Tourist: $70
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon In Rural Areas.
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict Laws On Drug Use.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsCrime
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hola
Oh-lah
Goodbye
Adiós
Ah-dee-ohs
Please
Por favor
Pohr fah-bor
Thank you
Gracias
Grah-syahs
Sorry
Lo siento
Loh syen-toh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
¿Hablas inglés?
Ah-blahs een-glehs?
I don’t understand
No entiendo
Noh en-tyen-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
¿Puedes hablar despacio, por favor?
Pweh-des ah-blar des-pah-syoh, pohr fah-bor?
Can you help me, please?
¿Puedes ayudarme, por favor?
Pweh-des ah-yoo-dar-meh, pohr fah-bor?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
Keh sig-nee-fi-kah es-toh?