My family heard that many tourists have been kidnapped in Mexico lately and that it would be wise to avoid it on holiday in the near future.
2007-02-26 12:34:49 · 25 answers · asked by Joyce C 1 in Travel ➔ Mexico ➔ Other - Mexico
It is safe... if you stay away from the nasty areas...
I am sick and tired of people saying these things about Mexico. ok... let me do it the other way around
they kill tourists in rest areas in FL
they kill innocent bystanders in shopping centers
they kill people coming out of Mc D's
they rape and kill girls in schools
everyone tells me it is dangerous to visit any or all of these:
NYC
Miami
Los Angels
San Francisco
Houston
Philadelphia
....
I still travel to the US and visit some of these places... just have to be careful.
2007-02-26 17:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by BEL76 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I just answered this recently, so I will do it again. I have been to Mexico City three times in the past all within a 6 months time frame. I hope to go back soon within the next few months. I go to visit my in-laws and if I am out and about with them I use the same precautions that I do when I go around town here in my homestate. My mother has always taught me to be careful no matter where you are-that is true for being in my hometown or being in Mexico. Where I stay is totally an un-tourist town, so I am "noticed" more when I am there, but nobody has ever done anything to me while I was there, other than stare at me.
Right now, the president of Mexico is passing many new laws and trying to make security of the country and the people a top priority. My husband just informed me that a law passed that if anyone kidnaps-no matter the situation-they will get life in prison. I know he is doing a lot to make mexico safer-not only for residents, but also for tourists.
Basically, go to Mexico if you want, just use precautions when you are out and about (i.e. dont walk alone, especially at night, don't walk down secluded roads/allies etc). I hope I get to go soon, I miss it down there.
2007-02-26 18:11:55 · answer #2 · answered by bubbles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an American living in Mexico City. Mexico is no more dangerous than any other place in the world. The biggest problem with visiting another country is not the danger but not being able to recognize the danger. At home you know where to go and where not to go, when to be on guard, what people and places to avoid. Mexico is perfectly safe if you are aware of your surroundings and do not act like a stupid tourist.
2007-02-26 15:07:23 · answer #3 · answered by Rs218 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Mexico City (Ciudad de México) could be the capital of Mexico and an unbelievable city surrounded by grand hill ranges. To see this town you can pick the best alternative hotelbye . The city's spot is certainly breathtaking. Two impressive snow-covered volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, tower over it with their more of 5,000 meters. Mexico City also keeps numerous reminders of its previous and those are issues that attract the tourists. The beating center of Mexico City is Zócalo - the Plaza de la Constitución (Constitution Square) - where in fact the country's first constitution was proclaimed in 1813 and now could be one of the very visited host to Mexico City because it's one of the world's largest squares. In Mexico City you can even visit: the National Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Templo Mayor.
2016-12-19 23:39:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is no more dangerous to visit Mexico than it is to visit South Central LA, Market Street in San Francisco, or Harlem in New York. It is no more dangerous to visit Mexico City than the shopping mall in Utah where that kid shot and killed those people a couple of weeks ago.
Life is always dangerous. You get into a car and drive to work each day. You could be in an accident and killed or worse made into a vegetable. You could slip on a bar of soap in the shower and hit you head and drown in an inch of water. You could get audited by the IRS.
My point it no Mexico is not dangerous and yes it is dangerous. Knowing yourself, your abilities and being cognizant of your surroundings will make it safe.
I have been robbed in Los Angeles before. I have had my home in California buglarized before. I had my hotel room in Mexico City burglarized before as did 20 other guests who were Mexican and foriengers as well.
I have spent about a year's time in Mexico since 2002. I even rented an apartment in a working class neighborhood. Not a tourist area, not a place with many Americans, in fact I was the only one I saw there. If you are polite, respectful, kind, and try to communicate in the native language you will have few to no problems. And if you do try and something bad does happen, you will be helped out by the people.
You seeing the picture. In life there are no guarantees. Unless you are rich then the chances of anyone kidnapping you are slim to none. Could it happen yes. Could you be mugged at an ATM yes. Could you be shot and killed, yes. Could it happen in the USA yes, in your home town yes. In Mexico yes.
Quit worrying, unless you are going to drive into a drug lord's hacienda, I don't think you have much to worry about, except the squaks of the chicked littles.
Good Luck and Enjoy!!!!!
2007-02-26 12:51:51 · answer #5 · answered by Mexico Traveler 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Most places that are of interest to tourists are pretty safe, no place anywhere is totally safe, so just be alert. Avoid most neighborhoods with unpaved streets and the slums on the outskirts of large cities. Don't take a taxi unless its from a recognized company (one that your hotel or airport recommends). Avoid "flea market" type places. Don't be drunk in public. Completely ignore beggars and peddlers. Don't solicit prostitutes or try to buy drugs. These are the things that get most tourists in deep trouble.
Drug dealers and serious criminals in Mexico don't target tourists, because this will draw too much attention from the police. The biggest worry in most places is the sort of petty crime that happens in most tourist places - people swiping things when their owners are not looking, or are too drunk to notice.
2007-03-01 18:32:55 · answer #6 · answered by santiago1976mx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time something happens to a foreigner in Mexico, it makes banner headlines in the States. When something happens to a visitor to the States, you'd be hard pressed to find a single paragraph on the back page of the paper.
I lived in Mexico for 10 years and we will retire back down there. The people are the most gracious I've met anywhere and I am well traveled. If you treat the people and their traditions, culture, laws with respect, you will be treated the same or better.
Is there a chance of having a problem while you're in Mexico? Just as much as when you step outside your door every morning.
Buen viaje y vaya con dios.
2007-02-26 22:03:14 · answer #7 · answered by cmw 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My family vacations in Mexico every year and even though we may be risking it to go into the local villages, we do. We treat them with respect and they do the same. There are bad areas there as well as there are in your neighborhood. Before you venture out, learn a little about the area, if you do not want to investigate the region for "safer" areas, stay at your resort. Good Luck and have fun, Mexico is beautiful!!
2007-02-27 03:30:14 · answer #8 · answered by Ang 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking Mexico is safe. I would venture a guess that any tourist area in Mexico is safer than most/all major US cities.
Just use common sense and you'll be fine.
2007-03-01 09:45:05 · answer #9 · answered by Rockin' Mel S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No more dangerous than than any other country. I haven't heard of tourists being kidnapped here in Baja Norte, the incidents that were reported recently had to do with local business men. Here in Baja one doesn't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. Tourism flourishes.
2007-02-27 02:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by lpaganus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋