BigDog1333
Durand Michigan
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My wife and I are about to become Full Timers and I want to go into Mexico around Feb or Mar 09. She is concerned (well actually worried) that we will be in danger in Mexico. I tell her many RVers travel to Mexico each year without problems.We are going to NC for a month, then SC Hilton Head area for Nov, Cape Canaveral for Dec, and Barton Rouge area for Jan.
We would probably stay on the Yucatan side and possibly to Cancun area.
Any support to sooth her nerves would be appreciated. I know she would love it there. We have been to Hong Kong and she loved it there.
Thanks, Dave and Patti
Dave & Patti
'06 2500 HD D/A crew cab shortbox 4wl drive- Proudly made in Flint, MI
2001 30' Coachman Royal Deluxe 294RKS, 16k super glide hitch
DW Patti who likes to tow 5th whl and loves to camp
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almcc
Ontario, Canada
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You will get lots of opinions on this question!
The stats for murders in Mexico show higher numbers than the US or Canada but a lot of the murders are due to drug activity.
We have had no problems down there in the 2 winters that we have traveled there other than a petty theft issue which I believe was done by a non-Mexican. The police coverage seems to be less than north of the border, topes seem to replace radar traps!
The advice of don't drive at night, stay in organized campsites that have some security and use common sense will go a long way to ensuring your safety
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topazguns
Gardnerville, Topaz Lake, Nevada/San Felipe,Baja
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Once you get south of the border towns, it's safer driving through Mexico than it is driving through southern California. I live on the Baja during the winter for the past 7 years. My wife used to be scared to death of the place, but now she has a great time.
George & Ann
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K&R
Oklahoma
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Ever been to Tulsa?
Im sure Mexico isnt any worse.
Have fun.
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Bub-b
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we felt the same way going the first time. NO PROBLEMS!
Just remember a few safety tips... travel during daylight; stay on the main highways; don't act as if you own the country; be respectful. Most tourist trouble arises in nightclubs and/or related activities. ;-) Any fishy activities you notice - get the heck away and forget it.
Most Mexicans will not only drop everything to help, but also give you their last shirt - I haven't found that in our civilized nation at all.
News reports will tell you that violence has dramatically increased. True, but also a media-hype half-truth. The violence is drug-related and has not spilled over into the tourism industry.
Learn some basic Spanish - not only does it help in everyday activities; Mexicans appreciate the effort you are obviously making instead of expecting them to speak a second language in their own country.
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old guy
Oregon (pronounced Or e gun)
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and for God's sake don't have an accident, or hurt any body in an accident. My neighbor is Mexican and they go down there every year about Christmas time and his brother hit a girl with a car and broke her leg. He said it was a good thing the girl was a cousin, because by law if you hurt some one in a car wreck you are financially responsible for life to that person. true or not, it's really scary to think about that.
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Big Katuna
Deland, FL
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You live outside Flint and Detroit and your worried about Mexico?
I was raised in Flint (Mt. Morris-Beecher) and Mexico is safer. I don't recommend leaving a flat screen tv outside on your picnic table or leaving your wallet on your hood but you will be fine.
Have you read Tioga Georges' blog? Good reading about Mexico. In fact ole George went to visit Israel and got burgled over there; he should have stayed in Mexico.
Here is a link to his travels. Hit the yesterday button several times or go back a few months.
CLICKY LINK
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Turtle-Toad
Wherever I park (orig Kingston, WA. USA)
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Just have her read the travel threads on this forum by Swiss Miss, Linda from Canada, Qtla, Moisheh, and too many others to name!!
And don't get the wrong idea about the "don't drive at night" warning; it's because of the farm animals sleeping on the roads, the overnight truck drivers, and the hard-to-see topes that make it dangerous to drive at night, not bandits.
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RichnLinda
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Geez, be careful of saying anything kind on this board about George, the big Kahunas will come and eat you for breakfast! (I'm am not referring to any of the moderators).......
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The Texan
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My DW was the same mindset as yours before our 1st visit, now I can't get her out of Mexico, to winter some place else. It is safer than 90% of the larger cities in the United States. Learn a little basic Spanish and you will see the locals eyes light up as they realize you want to learn about them and their country.
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