ABOUT THE sAFETY IN nUEVO  PROGRESO

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 the Tamaulipas

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(834) 107-8168

Nuevo Progreso is Considered one of the Safest Border Towns in México.

Don’t let the news discourage you from visiting Tamaulipas’ small tourist town of Nuevo Progreso. Aside from a few hot spots of crime in the southern part of the state, the border areas, specifically Nuevo Progreso, are completely safe for tourists.

 

This quaint Mexican border town offers affordable prices with friendly locals that provide excellent service and is one of the foremost dental tourism destinations in the world.

 

The Secretary of Interior (Secretaría de Gobernación, SEGOB) oversees federal police forces. They also oversee the Mexican Immigration Service (INAMI), whose officers have the right to detain suspected undocumented aliens. They have an office just across the border if you need a permit to travel further into México or you just want your passport stamped as a souvenir. There is no need for this if you are only going to a border town.

Border officials and Police in Nuevo Progreso are very friendly to all visitors. The local economy relies heavily on medical tourism, so to  show  their appreciation, the city spends money on a “Welcome Back Winter Texans Celebration, a Christmas Parade in December & a Tourist Day in March”  parties where everyone is welcome .

 

If for whatever reason you get in trouble, be aware that offering a bribe to a public official to avoid a ticket or other penalty is a crime. U.S. citizens are advised to cooperate with the police if stopped or questioned.

 

This probably will not happen to you in Nuevo Progreso, but, if involved in a traffic accident or victimized by crime, Contact the local authorities to make a report (see location on map) and Americans may contact the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in México City for assis-tance in dealing with the police. (See Customs and Immigration)

 

For the sake of caution, exercise common sense and remember some basic safe travel guidelines; stay in the main tourist areas, be a considerate traveler and keep your wits about you, visit in the daytime and cross back into the United States before late evening, follow the local and federal laws and....Enjoy a taste of “BORDER TOWN México” that is colorful and fun and have a great time!