Avoid walking alone at night and travelling in unofficial taxis.

There have been reports of some unofficial, unlicensed taxis in blue livery operating around these regions.

Avoid using unofficial taxis - 'taxi piratas' - as several violent incidents involving tourists have been reported.

Do not share a taxi with strangers or flag down unofficial taxis.

After two companies Antonio worked for went out of business, he started driving an unofficial taxi.

Many private cars cruise around as unofficial taxis, known as 'gypsy cabs', and other drivers will often take you if they're going in the same direction.

Avoid travelling in unofficial taxis, particularly at night and alone, or if there is another passenger already in the car.

You should avoid walking in unfamiliar areas or catching local city buses or unofficial taxis.

They will attempt to catch unofficial taxis by posing as a passengers and filming the transaction.

For shorter trips within towns and cities it is safer to take radio or hotel taxis rather than public buses or unofficial taxis.