Embassy of New Zealand in Mexico City, Mexico; address Corporativo Polanco, 8 Avenida Jaime Balmes, 11510, Ciudad de México; phone +525552839460.
Also accredited to: Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala
New Zealand's stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage make it an appealing destination for some Mexican travelers. With 7.3 million Mexicans traveling abroad annually, there is potential for a segment of this population to be drawn to New Zealand, despite fluctuations in overall foreign tourist numbers.
New Zealand is considered one of the safest countries for tourists, ranking 4th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, significantly safer than Mexico, which ranks 136th. The murder rate in New Zealand is notably low at 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to Mexico's 28.2. Additionally, various organized crime indices indicate that New Zealand has a much lower prevalence of organized crime and violence compared to Mexico. For example, New Zealand scores 1.5 for state crime, while Mexico scores 7.0. Overall, tourists from Mexico can feel secure visiting New Zealand, given its favorable safety statistics.