Green Angels Protect, Provide Info to Tourists on Mexico's Highways The News
go to original November 2, 2012

52 años Corporación Angeles Verdes (secturmexico)

MEXICO CITY – The Secretariat of Tourism (Sectur) said this week that the Green Angels will be ensuring the safety of tourists in Mexico for Day of the Dead celebrations by providing 750 emergency crews along Mexico’s 262 highways.

The Sectur stated that opportunities for tourists are endless, including Maya World states, 18 gastronomy routes, 55 Magical Towns, 40,000 archeological sites, countless colonial cities and traditional beach destinations.

The Green Angels created a direct access line, INFOTUR 078, providing bilingual information on major tourist destinations, road-side assistance and a place for tourists to lodge complaints, in coordination with the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco).

The Sectur is also promoting its websites, www.sectur.gob.mx, www.visitmexico.com and its Twitter account, @SECTUR_mx, providing direct access to information on national tourist sites.

The tourism secretariat noted that this year’s Day of the Dead celebrations are expected to bring in more than 7.7 billion pesos, a 6.8 percent increase from 2010.

About the Green Angels (Angeles Verdes)

Call 078 from any cell phone or TELEMEX phone booth to ask for help and road-side assistance from the Green Angels.

Radio dispatch will send a truck with bilingual mechanics to assist you. The Green Angels’ services are FREE.

There is no charge for their service, just for parts, gas and oil if necessary. Tips, however, are appreciated.

If you need assistance during the day and don’t have a phone, pull over to the side of the road and raise the hood of your vehicle. The Green Angels patrol the highways from dawn to dusk and will stop if they see that you need assistance.

Services provided by Green Angels:

• Mechanic assistance and emergency radio communication. Drivers carry gasoline and motor oil as well as spare tires and parts for minor but important repairs.
• Aid in case of accident. Trained in CPR, they can administer first aid in the event of an accident or medical emergency.
• Advice and information on the destinies (maps), services and tourist attractions of the state and regional.

Federally funded initiatives like the Green Angels show the government’s commitment to tourist safety, security and well being and provide peace of mind to motorists driving on Mexico’s toll roads.

For more information, see the Green Angels website

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