Any Mexican border city safe to travel in at the Arizona line? (Nogales: credit card, taxi)

[KarmaPhx]

Originally Posted by kcaz1957

i can compare apples and nuclear warfare if i want to. i didn't say rocky point and tj are the same, just that i suspect that some elements (people that want things the easy way) may be in both places, so be careful. granted there likely is more violence in tj, the recent news about the killing of the r.p. police chief tells me there is more violence there than some people here are aware of.

Your answer was irrelevant to the topic, they are two completely differnet cities.

[jimj]

I guess I must be a silly goose, I have this thing about going to a place where they actively target and put a hit on the head of the force that are there to protect me. I use the reasoning that if they're willing to kill him and his workers so blatantly then where do I as just an unarmed tourist stand? You could say "well you have nothing to worry about since you're not involved in their fight" but many an innocent has been killed over the years just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Add to that as a tourist you don't KNOW where the wrong place/time is.
Now before you say "well,well, the same could happen here think about these 2 facts.
1. I can/would shoot back HERE.
2. Since I live here I've got a pretty good idea of where the wrong place may be and so avoid 'em.

[KarmaPhx]

I have gone to Rocky Point enough times to know what areas to avoid, basically stay in the tourist areas near the beach, don't venture into town where all the citizens live, that's THEIR area, not ours.

I guess my situation is different since our house is about 10 minutes out of town, we rarely go into town unless we need more beer/food.

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by jgunn72

Why anyone would vacation there to save a few bucks is beyond me.

To save a few bucks...?! You've gotta be kiddin' me! Shows how much of an idea you have. Rocky Point has become a major rip-off, particularly on weekends and holiday weekends. Of course, that's courtesy of our fellow Americans who know we have no time and still have some money. For a longer vacation, it's cheaper to get a flight and a way nicer all-inclusive (all food & drinks) hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya on a way nicer beach (right ON the beach) than to get decent accommodations ALONE in Rocky Point!

I used to love Rocky Point for the authentic "little fishing village" ambience. I can't say I like it as much since it became too Americanized for my taste, but it's still an easy drive and our closest coastal getaway. I started going more to Riviera Maya in recent years and hadn't been to Rocky Point in almost 3 years. Going this week. Trust me, I'll be back!

[kcaz1957]

Originally Posted by KarmaPhx

I have gone to Rocky Point enough times to know what areas to avoid, basically stay in the tourist areas near the beach, don't venture into town where all the citizens live, that's THEIR area, not ours.

that is great for you.... what about for guys like me that have never been there? will you go with us and keep us in the right part of town? will you rush us back to the u.s. if we need emergency treatment because we went into the wrong part of town? at least in east los angeles the 911 system still works and there are a few honest cops to protect us and some hospitals and ambulances to get us there. in r.p. if you need help because you were ignorant or stupid, you are screwed.

[KarmaPhx]

Originally Posted by kcaz1957

that is great for you.... what about for guys like me that have never been there? will you go with us and keep us in the right part of town? will you rush us back to the u.s. if we need emergency treatment because we went into the wrong part of town? at least in east los angeles the 911 system still works and there are a few honest cops to protect us and some hospitals and ambulances to get us there. in r.p. if you need help because you were ignorant or stupid, you are screwed.

You quoted my post, but did not read it? I said where not to go in RP.

If there is an emergency, you treat it just like you would in the states, go to a hospital, or contact the appropriate people. When traveling to a foreign country, you take certain precautions, and do research in case a situation like this may arise. I always suggest at least one person have a phone capable of making calls in RP.

http://www.all-rocky-point.com/emergencies.html

Central Clinic - 383-2110
120 Juarez Blvd.

Emergencies: Dr. Luis Vazquez - 383-3014
28 Pescadores Ave

Fire Station - 383-2828

Municipal Hospital - 383-2870
97 Barrera Ave

Police - 383-2626

Santa Fe General Hospital - 383-2447
47 Morua Ave

Santa Maria Clinic - 383-2440
21 Heroes Ave

[kcaz1957]

Originally Posted by KarmaPhx

You quoted my post, but did not read it? I said where not to go in RP.

If there is an emergency, you treat it just like you would in the states, go to a hospital, or contact the appropriate people. When traveling to a foreign country, you take certain precautions, and do research in case a situation like this may arise. I always suggest at least one person have a phone capable of making calls in RP.

In Case Of Emergency In Puerto Penasco

Central Clinic - 383-2110
120 Juarez Blvd.

Emergencies: Dr. Luis Vazquez - 383-3014
28 Pescadores Ave

Fire Station - 383-2828

Municipal Hospital - 383-2870
97 Barrera Ave

Police - 383-2626

Santa Fe General Hospital - 383-2447
47 Morua Ave

Santa Maria Clinic - 383-2440
21 Heroes Ave

..... and i asked if you would escort me because i have never been there so i don't know where not to go in RP. .... doing research right now, learning what to avoid. thanks for the emergency contact numbers, i hope we all never need them.

would you feel comfortable in a hospital there????? when i got stabbed in mexico 15 years ago, the first hospital i went to in san diego sent me to another hospital!

[KarmaPhx]

I think it would depend on the injury, I have been stung by jellyfish probably 50+ times and I just use the old "pee on the leg" trick.

[Grannysroost]

Originally Posted by KarmaPhx

I think it would depend on the injury, I have been stung by jellyfish probably 50+ times and I just use the old "pee on the leg" trick.

I just saw something about using vinegar....better than what you said if available...

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by Grannysroost

I just saw something about using vinegar....better than what you said if available...

But his remedy is ALWAYS available!