U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have found that supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas and medical evacuation coverage has proven to be useful. Bottled water is available in urban areas, but is not widely available in rural areas. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
Roads are in very bad condition.
Travel at night is very risky since a large number of trucks pass through the country and drivers are not alert. Most roads are unpaved, potholed and narrow. The U.S. Embassy can provide information on specific photography regulations. Credit cards are rarely accepted. Travelers checks can be cashed at local banks.