Comments on: Mexico Travel Warnings

By: Hank

Hank — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:17:09 +0000

I am 65 and retired. I am thinking about driving my ‘99 chevy suburban in and around Mexico for 3 months. Entering at McAllen TX. Is this a high risk plan? Should I forget it? Thanks.

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:16:36 +0000

It sounds like you have good plan. Blending in more is always best no matter where you go. Whether it’s safety or just a more local experience, I usually try to dress more like locals. Ixtapa is more safe than Zihuatenejo, that is for sure. It is close to Puerto Vallarta and the cruise ships are still going there every day. I was thinking of going to that area myself in January with my family, in fact. Like you say, it is important to balance experiences and living life to the fullest is best when you can help others. One can stay safe hidden in their home for an entire lifetime but not live much in the end. People thought I was crazy for going to Bosnia but I loved it and it changed my viewpoint on many things that in turn I share with others.
She will be away from the cruise area and beaches which has both good and bad aspects to it. I can only add to use more common sense. Try not to wander out at night, stay as public as possible when out in the public. Make sure transportation is legitimate and not a scam. Kidnapping would be the number one threat there so I would be watching every vehicle around me pretty closely.

By: Tabitha

Tabitha — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:06:48 +0000

We are allowing our 15 year old daughter to go with my sister and bro-n-law to Ixtapa to help with ministry for a month Dec – January 2010. What is your opinion of the area? They have gone to mexico for years, usually Rock point and Baja, but the last few years Zihuatanejo. They had several bombings and their stuff stolen the first night last year. However they said this year they are goin to Ixtapa because it is more tourists. they are carefull people and very wordly wise. My bro-n-law would definitely pass for a native, and speaks spanish fluently. We have have preparing our daughter with very simple dress and are dyling her hair darker instead of bleach blonde. She is studying spanish and seems to be able to pick up easily. What are your recommendations for the area and do you have any specific advice for us? She is very precious to us but an experience in life and helping others can be priceless, but as long as it is not at the cost of hers.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:48:44 +0000

In November 2009, my husband and I are flying into Cancun and then taking a shuttle to Playa del Carmen to NH Riviera Resort. I’m really getting nervous thinking we need to change our plans. I’m feeling like it’s not safe because of the swine flu, and because of crime. I had wanted to go out of the resort and do some shopping. What do you think?

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:16:27 +0000

I was just looking at Mexico cruises for myself during the upcoming season. That is one of the more safe areas so far in Mexico. Plus you are going on a cruise so you will either be near the port or on a excursion which are pretty well controlled. If you are concerned about safety, I would stick to the cruise excursions and not go off on your own.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:11:06 +0000

I’m going on a cruise in Sept. 2009 to Cozumel, is that a fairly safe destination?

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:00:38 +0000

As of the time and date of your question, I would say you should be okay. You say bus though. I would do some sort of taxi, hotel shuttle or private van over public transportation. Things have calmed down quite a bit lately but I would expect some sort of new tactic or flare up in the future. Too much money at stake in the drug battle for it to go away permanently.

By: Marla

Marla — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:14:14 +0000

How safe is it to fly into puerto vallarta and take a bus to a time-share about 45 min away from the airport?

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:52:33 +0000

i has anyone traveled lately to Puerto Penasco (Roky Point), Any problem or concerns?? I will be travely down the for Vacation in a couple of weeks.

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:51:01 +0000

I haven’t heard of any specific problems with Rocky Point. The only thing I’ve heard is that it is one of the safest routes left in Mexico because they are trying to keep the flowing of tourists and money going there from Phoenix and other places.
The worst areas are near the borders. So if you can get through those early miles, you’ll probably be fine.