While some Mexican cities, namely those along the Mexican-United States border, have garnered a rather negative reputation, Guanajuato is an extremely safe city. So, the rule of thumb is basically just use your common sense and you'll be fine. For example, don't count out your life savings on a park bench, hang around dark dodgy-looking alleys or leave your camera lying out on an outdoor café table.

Keep an eye on your belongings in crowded areas (markets, buses, etc.) and tourist hot spots. While you don't have to worry about any major crime, being pickpocketed sure can put a dampener on your trip- so just be careful! Leave your valuables back at the hotel locked in the hotel safe or in your locked suitcase. Carry around a copy of your passport instead of the real thing, and don't carry around more cash on you than you need.

Emergency Telephone Numbers for Guanajuato

• Emergency (Ambulance, Fire & Police): 066
• Road Assistance: 732-01-19
• Fire Department: 732-33-57
• Red Cross: 732-04-87
• Police Station: 732-02-66
• Information: 040

Credit Card Mishaps/ Cancellations

In the event that your credit card has been unfortunately lost or stolen, you can call the following toll-free phone numbers:

• Visa: 001-800-847-2911
• Mastercard: 001-800-307-7309
• American Express: 001-800-268-9824

Other Useful Numbers

• Airport: (472) 748 21 20
• Sectur (National Tourism Ministry): 55 5250 0123
• Tourist Information (Guanajuato): 732 15 74
• Post Office: 732 03 85 (Address: Ayuntamiento 25)
• Visas & Embassies

Pharmacies in Guanajuato

• Farmacia Embajadoras
  Paseo Madero 10
  Tel: 473 732 0990
  
• Farmacia La Perla
  Calle Juárez 146
  Tel: 473 732 1175

Hospitals in Guanajuato

• ISSTE
  Carretera Pípila
  Tel: 473 732 5656
  
• Clínica Plaza Mayor
  Tel: 473 732 2305
  
• Centro Médico La Presa
  Paseo de la Presa, 85
  Tel: 473 731 1070
  
• Centro de Salud
  Calle Pardo, 5
  Tel: 473 732 1467
  
• IMSS
  Jardín del Cantador, 17
  Tel: 473 732 6996