FCO Travel advise Mexico.

238,095 British Nationals visited Mexico in 2009 (Source: Instituto Nacional de Migracion).  139 British nationals required consular assistance in Mexico in 2009 for the following types of incident: deaths (20 cases); hospitalisations (18 cases); and arrests, for a variety of offences (24 cases). During this period assistance was also requested with regard to lost or stolen passports (95 cases).You should have comprehensive travel and medical insurance when you visit Mexico.  You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake.  Be aware that not all hospitals will agree to deal directly with medical insurance companies and you should be prepared to pay for treatment yourself up front and then seek a refund.

Travel Insurance Mexico.

If you are travelling to Mexico you are going to need to take out worldwide travel insurance and will normally need the cover that includes the USA, Canada and Caribbean. You can choose either a single trip or annual policy. Popular beach resorts include Cancun, Acapulco, Playacar, Playa Carmen and Cozumel. Below are a few of the latest offers that are available on mexican travel insurance.

	Further Information.	Link to website.
Nationwide Building Society	15% online discount available and cover available to those aged under 80.
Virgin	Kids covered free – up to 3 under 18s per adult. Travel insurance available to those under 65.
American Express (Amex)	Single Trip Mexico travel cover starts from £37.05 and cover is available up to age 69 years inclusive.
Asda	15% online discount and cover not available to those aged 70 or over.
AA Travel Insurance	Cover available to those aged up to and including 79.