1 mission of Lithuania in Mexico: Consulate of Lithuania in Mexico City, Mexico. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Ronén Waisser Landau, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Lithuania is an intriguing destination for some Mexican travelers. While it doesn't attract the same volume of tourists as larger European countries, it offers a unique array of attractions that can appeal to a segment of the 7.3 million Mexicans who travel abroad annually.
Lithuania is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Mexico. It ranks 24th out of 40 European countries in terms of safety while walking alone at night. The Global Peace Index places Lithuania at 31st out of 160 countries, significantly safer than Mexico, which ranks 136th. In terms of crime statistics, Lithuania has a murder rate of 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to Mexico's 28.2. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Lithuania at 1.5 and Mexico at 6.2. When looking at organized crime, Lithuania scores better across various categories, with lower indices in mafia presence (3.5 vs. 9.0 for Mexico), crime networks (4.0 vs. 9.0), and human trafficking (3.5 vs. 7.5). Overall, Lithuania presents a safer environment for tourists compared to Mexico.