What You Should Really Worry About When Visiting Mexico (wedding, buying, most dangerous)

[axixic2]

Article: What You Should Really Worry About When Visiting Mexico |

People ask me everyday if Mexico is safe. “Is Mexico safe? Will I get shot?” Well, I suppose it’s like if a person from Mexico asked me if they would get shot if they traveled to Los Angeles. Is it possible? Yes. Is it probable? No.

The fact is, you have 1.3% chance of being a victim of crime in Mexico.

But, as a frequent traveler to Mexico, I think it’s only fair to warn you that there are some warnings to traveling in Mexico.

So, here is a list of things you just might have to worry about while you’re visiting Mexico:

You might overeat at the endless Sunday brunch and get heartburn
You might trip and fall on the cobblestone streets
You might get acid indigestion from too much fresh squeezed lemonade
You might get sunburned and have to spend extra money buying aloe vera gel
You might lose your hearing if you are sitting next to a 26-piece mariachi band
You might have a hard time deciding whether to go to the beach or get a massage
You might hit someone with a golf ball because you were blinded by the sun
You might get really tired from having so much fun, that you forget to buy souvenirs for your family back home, and they might get mad
You might fall completely, head-over-heals in love and never want to leave which causes you to be depressed when you have to go to the airport to go back home

[jtur88]

Topes. I always forget and hit the first one pretty hard.

[atlaw]

Good posts!!!! Had dinner last nite at Blackies in San Carlos and I, too, didn't get shot....may not get shot tomorrow either!

[d-boy-80]

Hmmm, typically Mexicans are more likely to steal from you, etc. But something I would tell foreigners if they visit red light districts is to be careful from Mexican men that travel in packs.

[axixic2]

Originally Posted by d-boy-80

Hmmm, typically Mexicans are more likely to steal from you, etc. But something I would tell foreigners if they visit red light districts is to be careful from Mexican men that travel in packs.

I think that is good advice in any country even the U.S., "men who travel in packs" don't you?

[axixic2]

Originally Posted by jtur88

Topes. I always forget and hit the first one pretty hard.

I do hate topes.

[Nativechief]

DO NOT leave any money hidden in your room . Makes no difference if you lock the door or not. YOU ARE BEING WATCHED AS MY COUSIN AND HUSBAND WERE,,,,,,4k stolen and NO ONE SAW A THING,yet SOMEONE HAD A KEY..go figure

[tijlover]

I'm one that will always blow off any U.S. Consular's warnings, it didn't prevent me from taking two trips to El Salvador, considered one of the most dangerous countries south of the Border.

But the "dangers" in Latin America that are always overlooked is the issues with noise. Those who are extremely sensitive to noise may find Mexico a bit "dangerous" to their ears/hearing/nervous system.

And please don't anyone tell me that ALL Latin Americans and Mexicans are lovers of noise, I know better!

[Northbound81]

Absolutely, I don't think noise ordinances exist in Mexico. There was an all night wedding going on near our hotel in Bucerias and we couldn't sleep all night. Loud Mexican music blasting until 5 AM. It's a beautiful country but sometimes one wonders how they can get any work or studying done with noise like that. I will say it was QUIETER in Guadalajara - I guess the urban people have more actual work to do.

[d-boy-80]

Originally Posted by Nativechief

DO NOT leave any money hidden in your room . Makes no difference if you lock the door or not. YOU ARE BEING WATCHED AS MY COUSIN AND HUSBAND WERE,,,,,,4k stolen and NO ONE SAW A THING,yet SOMEONE HAD A KEY..go figure

You should have stayed at a more reputable hotel. Plus what about the safe in the room?