Should I buy Travel Insurance for Mexico?

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Mexico now has
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Q: Should I buy Travel Insurance for Mexico?

A: The general consensus amongst travelers is that vacationers generally buy travels insurance while backpackers do not.

When you should have travel insurance:

During hurricane season.
Traveling with children or elderly.
If you have a close sick relative.

Reasons to have travel insurance:

If the price lowers you can get a refund [on some plans*].
Trip assurance.
Unexpected disasters.
Reimbursements for medical costs.
Peace of mind.

Some credit cards offer travel insurance for a nominal fee that can cover you up to a year and some cards cover any person's trip if it is purchased on the card.

*Some insurance plans will reimburse you the difference in price if you find the same vacation for less.


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