Utilize secure ground transportation with the option of a close protection officer, armed or unarmed, who will enable your daily activities and plan on routes and itineraries aside from is protective role; Unlicensed drivers had been often the main cause of RTC's (Road Traffic Collisions) and in some cases, accomplices of violent crimes;
Share the details of your travel plans with people you trust. Create a one page document to summarize information of any destination, keep one copy for yourself and one for each person you intend to inform. Ensure that at least one of these people speaks fluent Spanish; having someone familiar with the language and the local culture will immensely help in case of any emergency;