Is it safe to go to Mexico, by yourself ?

[AustinTX]

Riker, Sofa, et. al. make good points.

It all depends on not being an idiot, and if you're used to travelling alone, and carry yourself in a way to not draw attention (good or bad, so to speak). I've been all over the place both by myself and with others, never had a problem.

Also, as for getting in an accident if you're in Mexico. If you're in a cab that gets in a wreck, grab your stuff and get the heck out of there.

 

[flippwillson]

I wouldn't do it. I was in Nuevo Leredo and two American guys (after hours) were RAPED!!!!!!! No shit....Talk about a nightmare. We went out over there and noticed a few gay joints. Needless to say I'm as heterosexual as they get. I've gone during the day with a bud and had no problems though.
Oh and one more thing... I tipped security in some of the night spots and it seemed to get me a little extra security. Not a bad investment for a buck or two.

 

[Juice2121]

I can't speak for mexico but I know a few mexicans and I can tell you one thing. If you fight one no matter how big you are you will lose. If you are big they won't hesitate to pull a knife and stab you. For the most part all mexicans are that way. I can't blame them though. Like my friend said "Hey, if I let some 200lb dude get ahold of me he might as well have a knife because I'm dead. So of course I'm going to defend myself the best way I can." or something to that degree.

My few trips to mexico I had no problem though. Never did anything illegal either though.
Just be carefull and respectful like everyone else has said.

Juice21

 

[DepressiveJuice]

The caveat here, though, is if you are an idiot your backyard is dangerous. Most gringos that go into Mexico are idiots.

yep. if you were born dumb, dont go to mexico...or outside

 

[SinfulCJ]

Hey guys, great advice. Hope this is appropriate to ask--if not, I apologize.

Seems like you guys recommend getting away from the border towns a bit, especially in TJ (recommending to go farther into MX---as to get away from the fakes). Well, what about the TX border towns? I have been across quite a few of them, but I usually stay fairly close to the crossing.

Never bought any gear there, though. Don't know if going farther in is an option at some of those locations......

 

[mikes20]

people way over exagerate mexico, true there are some places where you might not feel safe but for the most part everywhere i have went, rosarito, san felipe, mexico city, tj, mazatlan, puerto nuevo, puerto vallerta, people have been very friendly and helpful,
i go just my girlfriend to rosarito just for weekend for day trips for fun, not to buy anything and no problems,
the only places i don't like are some places in mexico city and tj, i also drive all the time w/ no mexican insurance and have had no problems.
i have put my self in what you would assume are VERY bad situations, including walking home a mile w/ 2 girls from a club to hotel through alleys at 2 in morning, going w/ my friend and cab driver out of the tourist area into the residential area to buy drugs and waiting with someone who doesn't speak english for an hour at some house somehwere, hanging out in local bars w/ just a couple people, my friends have bought drugs from ab drivers or beach vendors in probably about 4 cities in mexico, all with no problems.
the one thing about mexico is if you have money you can get out of anything, i have been w/ friends that have been arested for drinking in public, fighting, having drugs, and never more than an hour in jail and around $100, if in doubt, BRIBE. most important thingand if your cool people will be cool with you, that goes anywhere

and by the way, being from mexico does not automatically make you dirty, low class or a scumbag

 

[kube]

Everyone here is talking about "gringos"...I'm Italian (I can pass for Mexican), and I speak some Spanish...and I will be crossing in Texas....hell, i'll never know until I try it

trust me, you will not pass for mexican. im colombian and been here for three years and i dont pass for mexican. for italian yes, but not for mexican. and you need to speak more than just a little spanish. mexico isnt that dangerous, but it can get very dangerous in a flash. ive been everywhere, the shadiest place by far is the new laredo bordertown. i got mugged by the police, knocked out and left over the train tracks. luckily the train woke my ass up and i left. but all this oversome valiums, i dont think its worth it. be careful when youre here. do your shopping before 3pm and leave before 5pm. the pharmacies work with the police and just finger you after you make your purchase. so pass the goods to someone else and cross over alone and without the goods. this will frustrate the bitches when they search you. later.

 

[Lestat]

Going to mexico is just like the US. If you go to the mexican versions of compton, or go to nightclubs or bars full of drunk people wanting to fight -- you'll get into trouble. Stay in the pretty disneyland type areas, and you'll be fine. And lastly, don't go into shanty areas looking for cheap sleazy strip clubs by YOURSELF. You'll get mugged and taken for your money so quick it ain't funny.

-= nav =-

I've never had a problem in the zona roja on my own.. i actually like walking around for the hell of it... its dangerous.. but isn't that why roller coasters are cool?

 

[kube]

yeah, for the most part its safe, i consider myself pretty smart and never had any problems except for that one time in new laredo. you just gotta be careful when youre in the border towns cause just about everything goes. i got stopped about 5 blocks from the border and got a flashlight against the back of my head in front of a shitloada locals and tourists when i pretended not to understand spanish. when i woke up the train was almost on top of me. pretty funny in retrospect but it makes one think. i also have the bad habit of walking alone and it just goes to show, mexico is unpredictable. so if anyones thinking of coming id say come down south some. i was in TJ back in march 2000 and i remember when i went a police captain had just been murdered... by his own men. why? cause he was trying to clean up TJ and it just didt fly. corruption is the norm. so dont ever say mexico is like the US. there is no such thing as human rights down here. if you know someone or have money then youre untouchable. if not then you just better bend over and take it. im ranting now. laters.

 

[BrothaBill]

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