Should you experience an emergency while traveling in Mexico, the following are various agencies which may be contacted for assistance:

United States Consulate General Tijuana

From the U.S. - 011-52-66-81-7400

From Tijuana - (66) 81-7400

From Baja California Sur - (114) 3-3566

Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday)

After Hours: (619) 692-2154 (evenings / weekends / holidays)

Binational Emergency Medical Care Committee (BEMCC)

(619) 425-5080 (24 hours / 7 days)

This number is an answering service

492 Third Avenue, Suite 205

Chula Vista, CA 91910

Services provided to persons experiencing a serious medical emergency while in Mexico and needing assistance to return to the United States for medical care. Volunteers assist in arranging medical transportation and will make arrangements at the receiving hospital in the United States. Annual memberships are available for $25, but not required to obtain services.

When calling from Mexico, call collect and immediately notify the operator that your call is an emergency.

Green Angels

Ensenada: (617) 646-85

Tijuana: (66) 24-34-79

The Green Angels are a federally sponsored organization that patrols Meixco's main highways from 8 am to 8 pm. The Green Angels are trained mechanics who are also trained in basic first aid and carry oil, gasoline, spare parts, tools, and communications capabilities. You will only be charged for the equipment used; ie gasoline or spare parts, not for the mechanics services. The Green Angels get their name from the green and white trucks they drive.

Attorney General for the Protection of Tourists

State Tourist Assistance Offices are located in major towns and cities throughout the Baja peninsula. If you need legal aid or wish to register a complaint, bilingual staff in these offices will be able to assist you during regular business hours.

Tijuana: (66) 880-555

Rosarito: (661) 20-200

Ensenada: (617) 23-022

Mexicali: (655) 41-095

Tecate: (665) 61-072

La Paz: (112) 25-939

The information set forth above does not include all available information regarding traveling in Mexico. Therefore, travelers should make their own inquiries into Mexican Law and procedures prior to entering Mexico.