Is Mexico Safe?: How to Stay Safe in Mexico [Travel Safety Tips]
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- Is Mexico Safe? Mexico has been given multiple travel advisories, making many travelers worried about their safety when visiting. But is Mexico really dangerous? In this video we give you 9 tips to help you stay safe when traveling in Mexico.
Five states in Mexico have been given a level four warning on the US State Department scale. The highest warning issued. “Do not travel.” But we have visited three of those five states and have a different view. As a couple who has lived and traveled in Mexico for years - May being a Mexican citizen, we are sharing our best tips that have kept us safe.
Table of Contents:
0:00 - Is Mexico Dangerous?
0:46 - Common Crimes in Mexico?
2:36 - Drive Only During the Day
3:32 - Never Put All Your Money in One Place
4:08 - Try to Blend In
5:10 - Take Authorized Taxis
6:30 - Don’t Go Alone
8:15 - Trust Your Instincts
11:02 - Use Your Spanish
11:59 - Useful Spanish Phrases
13:15 - Have an Emergency Contact
14:06 - Make Copies of Important Documents
15:05 - A Secret Theft Spoiler
15:46 - Conclusion
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Have you ever been to Mexico? What was your experience there? Let us know below!
Spanish and Go mi esposó es de Jalisco yo soy de la Ciudad de México pero vivo en Gto hemos manejado desde Laredo , Monterrey, Saltillo, Zacatecas , Aguascalientes, Gto , Michoacano, Guerrero, San Luis Potosí , gracias a Dios nunca nos a pasado nada nos a paradado la policia pero nunca nos an pedido mordida
Lo que nos an sacado el dinero son las autopistas son carísimas y están a metros una de la otra eso si es un robo 😡😡
Tim si es mucho mejor cómodo , seguro buenas carretera si no están en construcción lo único malo es lo costoso $$$$
SPANISH AND GO. SORRY GUYS BUT BASE ON YOUR STORIES.YEAH MEXICO IS DANGEROUS.YOU CANT BE WATCHING YOUR BACK EVERY SECOND......
You should know!
Sweet Jesus did you ever step out of a 6 thousand pound vehicle?
I've traveled all over Mexico. But no longer. Last time in puerto Vallarta was sketchy. Went downtown to hit a club...got creeped out. Sorry I'll go further south to panama from now on.
When I was a teenager my family and I lived in Monterrey. I used to laugh so hard when people back in the US would ask me if I had dirt floors and rode a donkey to school. I really don't think people fully understand Mexico, but I truly fell in love with the people, the food, the music, and the culture. I learned a lot about life and how to trust my instincts by living down there and thankfully only had a small handful of those 'something doesn't feel quite right' moments - one also being at the Monarch sanctuary (still an amazing place though!)
Mexico will always be a second home to me and I love your guys channel! Thanks for all the refreshers! :)
Hahahaha and Monterrey is one of the most modern cities in the country!
You're right, Mexico can be a little hard to understand for those who have never experienced it, but for those who have it makes them fall in love with all the colors, the music, the food, and the culture.
Some people just need to travel a bit outside of their country to really learn about the world.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
What part of the country did you enjoy the most?
¡Un abrazo grande!
-May
Hollie s. That shows they haven't visited other countries, and especially Monterrey Mexico, a city more modern and sophisticated than many US cities!!! (And no, I'm not mexican!)
Mexicans really respect you if you speak Spanish and they often complement you for it.
The best rule for all of Latin America. Do not walk at night. And especially not alone.
I’d say that also goes for any U.S. city.
Thank You for all of these supplemental vignettes of Spanish learning. Looking forward to visiting the entire series to augment my programed learning. Keep up the good work.
I recently spent 2 months vlogging through Mex and absolutely loved it! Other than pickpockets in Mexico City, I found it very safe and an incredible place to visit 🙌🏻
Very good travel advice. Here are my tips: Don't walk the streets at night, use a taxi or bus, don't keep credit/debit cards with you unless you're going to use them and especially don't carry them at night. Make sure your laptop/phone is backed up and encrypted...I buy a local SIM card and keep my home SIM card in a safe place. Also it's good to take a cheap, spare emergency phone. When I take a taxi I like to sit in the back so I can keep an eye on the driver. I make sure any luggage goes in the boot (trunk) so that it's not visible to thieves, I try to keep my phone in my pocket and not keep it on show. Watch out for Street gangs, ie robbers may consist of multiple people, one from behind, another from the side etc. If an area looks unsafe during the day, it will be much worse by night.
It doesn't sound all that safe with so many precautions. Wonder why the butterfly sanctuary is a hotbed of potential crime?
@@thebigskyguy nowhere is 100% safe
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFO!!!! Know what? That practical information applies, not just to Mexico, but to any country you are planning to visit!
Good sound advice for staying safe when traveling just about anywhere. Thanks.
I go to Jalisco, Mexico every year to visit my friends and family and I have never felt unsafe or threaten but this was very great advice and I would recommend it to anyone that has never left their native country.
I’m going in a month and I’m scared
Any tips ?
@@briangasca6534 just stay within the safe areas of your location and use your common sense in your surroundings. If something doesn’t look right or isn’t lit up at night I would stay away from those areas. If you can walk with a friend or a group of friends that also helps. Also try learning some of the basic words in Spanish.
Jalisco? I guess being under the protection of El Mencho has its benefits.
i think that is good advice for everywhere you go in the world. its just common sense
¡Exacto! No matter where you go to, bad things can happen. It's best to be alert.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Eduardo!
¡Un saludo!
-May
Go to iceland and none of these rules apply, its safe af there
To be honest, if in some place, these precautions are just a common sense, then it sounds like a pretty dangerous place already. Some parts of the world are actually safe still.
I’ve been to Nepal and they don’t have any crime like Mexico.
Mexico is crime ridden.
My new favorite travel UA-cam channel! I like your simple travel style many of us can relate to. Great job guys! Keep up your good work!
Thanks, Rafael! Much more to come soon. ¡Saludos! -Jim
I really enjoy your videos. This one in particular is incredible and very though rough. Thanks for taking the time.
Love the video. I just proposed to my fiance who's a Mexican citizen living in Saltillo. I've visited so much and I love it in Mexico. Plan to move there in the future. She's taught me a lot but I'm always learning, and your video has taught me more. Smart tips and great video.
My wife and I are also a mixed-race couple, and we have visited relatives on her side in Tacoaleche, which is just outside of Zacatecas. I noticed when I walked around town by myself, a lot of people looking at me. I never felt nervous, though. Mainly amused that a white guy walking around was such a novelty. Normally, though, we hang out in the big cities. I never felt safer in my life than being in CDMX. I love it. Keep up the good work you two!
My Mexican friend went to Alabama and people was looking at him in such a way that he felt so uncomfortable ,sad. :(
@@AndyX1337 Alabama is not really somewhere touristy. Tourists in general are gonna confuse the lcoals
I appreciate this video so much!
my mother is from Colima, and I still have family living there. We love visiting Colima.
Great video guys. Very helpful information!
You mean missinformation?
Apenas encontré sus videos hoy y debo decirles que ME ENCANTAN! es contenido super informativo y muy enriquecedor!!! mi novio es alemán y está aprendiendo español, no dudaré en mostrárselos!!! super bien trabajo chicos! sigan así!! :D
¡Que buena onda! Nos alegra escuchar que disfrutas nuestro contenido. ¿De que parte de Mexico eres? Gracias por vernos. -Jim
Great tips! But now I'm going to be more paranoid when I travel!🤣
Thank you for this comprehensive, great info!
Thanks for watching! Un saludo. -Jim
Thanks so much for this video its very helpful
Thanks for sharing ...I was in Mexico City once for 4 months ...and I never felt anything bad ...but I mostly stayed around good areas like Polanco, Zocalo, Plaza Carso, etc. However, thanks for the tips as for my next time trip I am going to explore more. Muchas gracias amigos ☺️😘 ...amor de la India (Jimmy).
Great video guys, I was particularly surprised that you had mentioned angangueo michoacan. My girlfriend's family lives there and it's really a nice little town. I'm a Güero and I know I stick out some but never felt unsafe there. That said we were mostly around the main plaza and I was with her. They tell me Michoacan was pretty bad for some time but has improved. Now I also lived in CDMX for 3 years, and there are safety issues when taking the metro and metrobus. I used to take ubers mostly.
thanks for sharing great tips
Thank you SO much for these tips. you guys are awesome!!! I did a trade show in Mexico City about 10 years ago, and was out late by myself, but my company told us NOT to go anywhere alone (Hard Rock Cafe, etc.). Nothing happened, but I got the point when I went back to the Hotel at around midnight. I got in the elevator, and right before the door closed, a man with a BIG gun slide in. Did not look at more or say anything. I freaked out a bit, thinking he was gonna robe me. I had a few. At any rate, when I got to my floor, I walked out and he watched me into I rent in my room. Then my roomate, who is from Mexico laughed and told me that this is one of the most expensive hotels in Mexico City. Thanks again, I learned a lot. I am moving there is 3 years, and my wife was born and grew up there. We got married over 30 years ago, and she wants to go back home. I get it, but she is dragging me with her. LOL Thanks again!
Excellent video you two. 👍
Love your videos!!
I’m originally from Mexico City , I’ve been living in Florida since 2004. There’s not a SINGLE member of my family that has not been robbed at gun point. It took me 2 years to finally lose the paranoia that I use to feel when I first got to Florida. When I say every single member , it’s real, my daughter, mother, son, brother, father, and me, some of us had violent events more than once. I just won’t go there anymore.
sad
It’s so confusing. I meet people who live or used to live in Mexico City and I hear contradicting stories all the time: some say, “oh, no worries, it’s pretty much as safe as living in New York (I live in New York and feel safe enough). Others say that Mexico City is very dangerous. Confusing.
@@nomadicolours Many people say that Miami is dangerous too,
From your comment it’s not very clear what place exactly is dangerous and where you won’t go anymore : Mexico or Miami ? Where was your family robbed?
@@gala_mars you need to live there to know how unsafe it is,
Great video! Hopefully people will see this and not be so afraid to visit. (That said, a lot of these tips are valid for traveling ANYWHERE!) I've been going to Mexico nearly every year of my life since I was 4 years old (I'm in my mid 30s now). While I've travelled around a fair amount over the last few years, most of my time has been spent in one of the more "dangerous" states: Guerrero. (My family 'discovered' it in the 70s and haven't looked back!) I know some locals who have been personally affected by the violence that happens from time-to-time, but as a tourist, I have never once felt unsafe. The people of Mexico are wonderful and kind, not what the US media sometimes paints them to be. I've been to many countries in my life and Mexico remains my favourite, other than home (Canada). ❤️
Great advice
My 29 year old son is going to Cancun for the first time...I shared your video and I will test him on it..😉
Cancun is safe it's a tourist place
I've been living in Zihuatanejo for 8 years. Never felt safer. Great channel..thank you
Did you meet Red and Andy? Sorry, I had to. >.>
Great information. I spent one day in Cozumel in April while on a cruise. We went to Paradise beach by taxi. I'm coming back in April 2019. Would love a recommendation for a great one day activity. Hopefully I will know enough Spanish to talk with some of the local people! I'm working on it! Love your videos.
""Jerry here, Lori here" excellent video and excellent production. We love it,We love You and keep doing what you do it's appreciated by all.
We've completed our collaboration video so whenever your ready let us know. Let us have a two week lead time. U2 are the greatest.
Thank you
Thanks, Jerry and Lori! We just sent you a message this morning. Just got back to GTO from Colima. We appreciate the kind words. Looking forward to sharing our collab! ¡Saludos! -Jim
I was held up twice in DF and lived! Once while leaving a tour of a catholic church. The bus I was on was targeted and everyone got held up. The second time was in a Burger King. They pistol whipped the pregnant manager and then held us all up. All the tips given are very good tips to know. Be safe and enjoy what the amazing city has to offer!
Buenos consejos útiles incluso al visitar cualquier zona turística o desconocida. Una vez en San Francisco (USA) viajando por mi cuenta tuve una mala experiencia que al final solo quedó en un mal recuerdo, sin embargo el resto de mi viaje por USA fue increíble.
Así, es Juan Carlos. En cualquier lugar estamos expuestos a que cosas malas pasen. Ni modo, así es aquí y en China.
Es bueno poder separar lo malo y lo bueno de cada viaje para al final quedarnos con los buenos recuerdos.
¡Esa es la actitud de un buen viajero!
Muchas gracias por vernos y comentar. :)
¡Un abrazo!
-May
Great video, very good information. I carry a dummy when in New Orleans, that place should be a level 4 at night.
Thank you. Good to know.
socorro scow thanks for watching! Would you feel safe visiting Mexico? -Jim
Great information. I'm traveling as solo female & don't speak the language. This is really helpful info. Thank you
Fantastico! Your video is like a public service message. Thank you for your good work!
We went to Rivera Miya in 2018 and had a blast!!!!!!
Awesome! Glad to hear you had a good time. We love that area too. -Jim
Nice bookcase in the background.
Thank u i was going to mexico and a lot tip from you guys thanks is cancun safe
Thank you for the tips. I never thought of having a dummy wallet!😀 But now you have me rethinking my travel plans. I was planning to fly to Guadalajara and then take a taxi to Ajijic alone (in the daytime). You both said don't travel alone.🤔
Great to watch this video as I am travelling to Mexico in a few months and I was a little worried about the violence.
Thanks for watching. We're glad you found it useful! Where are you going to in Mexico? -Jim
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So much good information! And so many tips are good even beyond Mexico. I realized watching this video that I don’t have many phone numbers memorized, so I took some screen shots of contact info and emailed it to myself in case my phone were to be stolen. Thank you! Oh and I’m glad you mentioned the butterflies. I’ve been thinking of taking Harper to see that but I was on the fence about it. I think now I’ll wait a bit longer before we visit there.
Thanks, Erin! That's a great idea emailing yourself some phone numbers. That an easy and fast way to make sure you have some backup. Our experience visiting the monarch butterfly sanctuary was absolutely incredibly, but the weird feeling we got while we were staying in Angangueo was hard to ignore at times.
There are a few other cities where you can stay that are nearby sanctuaries, so if our experience spooked you, it might be worth looking into those. You could even leave from Morelia on a day trip. We've always enjoyed staying there and never felt unsafe. It's also a great city to visit for Day of the Dead.
¡Saludos! -Jim
Holaaa Erin's tus vídeos son muy buenos también . Saludos
Very helpful tips. Cute couple. :-)
I’ve only visited the Yucatán state! I’m going to Los Cabo in August! Mi amor Mexico muy Bonita
Compliments. hoping to go to Mexico. grate advice.
Great video!....Mexican guy here.
Smart and thoughtful couple 😁
❤️ ¡Gracias! Thanks for watching! -Jim
Never had anything but good times in Mexico..
Good , decent people generally..
Only encountered a shakedown merchant in P V, but it took him a second to realise I wasn't to be messed with..
A great learning curve travel wise
Thank you
Thanks for the important tips.I was a student in Mexico city,DF,in 1982 for 4.5 months.I was on my way to the Univeridad by bus with my fellow student,when 5 Mexican men grabbed me and held me down taking my wallet.It was very scary yet I was unhurt and all I had in my wallet was about $5 dollars of pesos.Thank god it never happened again.I traveled through Baja Californiain 1988,and had no problems,and it helped that my Spanish was better.I also traveled to the Copper Canyon(La Baranca de Cobre) and did not have any problems.I also was in Tijuana in 1990,and a cop told me in Spanish to get my 2 friends and go with him for a ride. I pretended not to understand him, and quickly left that area with my friends.
Dude this happened with my cousin. Some kidnapers mistook her for another women and she was able to listen they were gonna kill her but good thing they noticed it was not my cousin. The stories i hear from my family!😦
gracias friends
Great info.. the music is creeping me out to .
😆 Then it served its purpose. Fun fact, I wrote and recorded the music for this video. It’s loosely based off of Tubular Bells from the Exorcist. Cheers! -Jim
@@SpanishandGo Haha
You're wife is so beautiful
Brett Dawson I don’t get it, what do you have against black people honestly
@Brett Dawson We don't need your type of post! And if you cannot say something nice or intelligent then best to not post here.
Agree! Latina women are beautiful!
@@pep590 What lol
You are very fortunate to have such a sweet, genuine and down to earth wife.
I agree! Thanks for watching. Un saludo. -Jim
Could you guys make a video of your experience living in colima? I am from Colima and right now, there are so many misconceptions about that region and I think it has some of the most wonderful people in Mexico. Greetings from Canada!
It's sad to hear that people are afraid to visit such a wonderful state. We'll have more videos about Colima in the future. :)
Thanks for commenting!
Spanish and Go I would love that! I actually found your videos trying to help my partner learn Spanish in preparation for my parents visit to Canada, and we both love them!! It was a rather amazing coincidence that you guys have links to my home state!! :)
With the exceptions of driving only in daytime and not using Uber, I follow those tips when I'm traveling almost anywhere. The dummy wallet tip was worth watching the whole video for though! I will definitely be doing that from now on!
I've heard of more people having problems with regular taxi drivers in Mexico than Uber drivers, but I'm sure far more people have used taxis as well.
I sounds like suggest you can use uber in a city that has it. They were talking about places with only taxis
Great video
What program do you use for the slides and transitions?
Thanks! We use Final Cut Pro X. -Jim
Hi both - thank you for your videos and lessons. I really enjoy watching and learning! My friends and I area heading to Mexico City, Oaxaca and Puebla in February, to celebrate a birthday! Can I ask if there is anything I need to keep a look out for in terms of our safety - in Puebla in particular. I think i remember reading you have not been to Oaxaca as yet. Thanks much!
Thanks for watching! Honestly, we would use the same tips for anywhere in Mexico. We have a good friend from Puebla and we hear it’s quite safe. In general, Mexico isn’t dangerous for tourists. I hope that helps. Have a great trip! We hope to visit Oaxaca next year, so stay tuned. Un saludo. -Jim
@@SpanishandGo Thank you guys! Much appreciated!
I lived just outside of Detroit all my life. Still this stuff is good to know
John Pagoto Isn’t Detroit dangerous? Haha!
I grew up there as well - gotten much better
I was born and raised in Detroit. You know where you can and cannot go so as to not put yourself into uncomfortable situations. It isn't as bad as the media makes it to be. 34 yrs and never had an issue but you need to be smart.
Great video.. Love her accent!
thank you , great informations, but beside those mexico is beautiful country and nice people
Would you mind sharing how you store digital copies of documents? OneDrive or DropBox? You mentioned “encrypted” so I’m curious what technology you use. Muchas gracias.
I was wondering that, too.
Crack is wack!!!! XD
Tremendo trabajo! Un abrazo
😆 ¡Gracias por vernos, hermano! Un saludo. -Jim
How do you make digital encrypted copies of all your important cards etc? EXCELLENT VIDEO
This is a feature that’s included in LastPass. You just upload the images and it encrypts them for you.
Also my mom and dad said in school in Mexico... the teacher's were so rude... they told me that They laughed off something bad happened or anything the teacher's in Mexico there ... well at least there are some nice one's.
Went to Oaxaca by myself for a couple of weeks to study Spanish earlier this year. Walked all around the city alone and never felt unsafe. BUT: I am careful. I try to be sure I am around other people and I didn't walk around at night by myself except in the areas where there were a lot of people, like the Zocalo. I learned where the nearest bus stops to the downtown area that would take me back to the house where I was staying. I left the city to go back home before it got late. Oh, there is one tip I can think of. The buses there stop running quite early... if I remember correctly it was about 9 or 9:30 p.m. and there were at least two or three times where a bus that normally came about every 15 minutes or 20 minutes just plain never showed up. So always be sure you have enough money to take a taxi if you need to. And do not assume everyone speaks English. In the touristy areas many do but outside of those areas--nope. But if you are a student of Spanish it's a wonderful place to go because the people are so friendly, and were very happy to have conversations with me. I'm sure I made a lot of mistakes with my Spanish but it didn't matter. :-)
Great tip, Tobi! And you’re right, it’s important to not worry too much about making mistakes when practicing your Spanish. We can’t wait to visit Oaxaca. It sounds wonderful. Thanks for watching. ¡Saludos desde Guanajuato! -Jim
all my family lives in Colima, Colima. They never said anything about the "dangers"...unless you are involved in organized crime.
Because it is Colima... If those are not certain areas like every northern towns or Guerrero and Michoacán, Mexico is not that dangerous. Of course it can't be compared to east asian countries. But... it is fine for that. I once shortly lived in Guadalajara, yknow it's a one fine city of all Mexico. Before I get there I thought for myself that I should get a gun for my sake. Surprisingly, I felt safer than Oakland near my friends' home.
Dam good subject matter!👍
Thanks for watching! ¡Saludos! -Jim
your girl is latina and speaks the language so you have a HUGE upper hand
Mexico has always been my dream trip, I fall in love with old spaghetti western movies, I know they are mostly fake but somehow I'm fascinated by the land, their history, the people. As Italian I always thought that Mexican, south american and italian are all latin people and somehow we share blood. Ciao e grazie a tutti e due, è stato un bel video, saluti amici americani e messicani
I feel safer in most of Mexico than in a lot of places in the US. Perhaps more crime in Chicago over a weekend than in all of Mexico.
Sounds like the basic advice for any city. I've lived and visited many cities in the US and every one you need to learn the places to avoid, stay more alert, or places you can relax more in. This part of having good street smarts and applies to cities all over the world.
There's a book out there called the Dracula scrapbook that has an edition with an in-your-face close up of Vincent Price as a vampire that is really creepy!
I'm from Michoacán and I new subscriber for learn english
In any city anywhere ppl can get robbed. When you don't know the town you should ask to a local of your confidence for the dos and don'ts. I love traveling.
I was in Mexico for Spring Break. I was scared one time. I am a man above average size and strength. We were shopping in a high end out door shopping area, unsure of the name of it. I was looking at sunglasses, when I turned around my friends were gone and I was by myself. It was a bout 10 minutes on my own when I realized there were 4 people following me. I asked the next American couple I saw if I could walk with them until I found my friends. They were happy to help. I was with them for 20 minutes or so before I found them. Always travel in groups.
I'm a woman and I traveled in Mexico alone. When you get older, it's harder to find people who are willing to be adventurous with you.
Nice young man. Nice young woman. You guys are very cool. Your videos are great. Congrats !
This is the first sensible channel. I've watched these 2 other couples who are living on borrowed time because they are so clueless to the dangers. Growing up in NY I know you can live somewhere & be safe because you fit in....tourists to NY are sitting ducks. They may as well have a sign on them
Thanks, Nicki! We do our best to be realistic on our channel. We appreciate your support. More to come soon. -Jim
Currently planning on bike touring Mexico... sticking out is unavoidable >.
I’m going to Mexico City tomorrow to see my girlfriend who lives there. I’m feeling much better now. Thanks guys, I was really starting to panic.
Enjoy Mexico City! You’ll have a great time. Thanks for watching. -Jim
How was it? I’ve got family in Mexico City but I’m too scared.
DailYxDosE Honestly it wasn’t bad at all. There were many beautiful parts but I wouldn’t stray too far from the center. Things get sketchy when you drive about 40 minutes outside of the historical district.
@@gigilaco I am leaving to Hermosillo Mexico to visit my girlfriend in a week. I am taking all the advice I can get. Unfortunately, I have to wait in Mexico City's airport for 3 hours before my final flight to her. So I will be preparing for that.
Im going there in July for 2 weeks so I can meet all my family
"Brought to you by a public service announcement."
You have a nice speaking voice. Check out the video I just posted on my trip to Mexico last week.
I was going to travel into central Puerto Rico but it sounds like there is a lot of crime. I know you are living there know and I've seen you have travel into the interior. Do you have any info on safety?
Hello, its our first time ever going to Cancun:)
Is it safe to rent a car/quad/scooter? We’d like to see as much of yucatan province as we can .. but we’ve been getting conflicting advice.
Any replies would be appreciated!! Thank you
Sorry about the delay! Yes, it is safe to rent transportation in Mexico. We have rented many cars, and the occasional scooter. We have multiple videos that may help you with this:
-Tips for Renting a Car in Mexico: ua-cam.com/video/j4EePLQq6JU/v-deo.html
-How to Rent a Car in Spanish: ua-cam.com/video/kiVZfLTKN0Y/v-deo.html
-How to get to PDC from the Cancun Airport: ua-cam.com/video/V_j8MfDZ830/v-deo.html
I hope that helps! Have a great time. ¡Saludos! -Jim
I and a Friend had a horrible experience with the Police South of Tulum in a rented jeep , so from personal experience I would not and if you do pray that you don't run into a very angry cop with a sub-machine gun !
@@MrSymbolic7 what actually happened?
Sinaloa, Michoacan and Tamaulipas are def no go zones. I am not american, I dont think that there should be any problem with telling the truth, Michaocan for example has a civilian army of around 3k to 5k mostly farmers currently fighting the CJNG. Sinaloa is the headquarters of El Chapos old cartel now run by El Mencho and Tamaulipas is currently the hot spot for crimes and drug crimes. While yes the rest of the states and cities like los cabos, cancun, playa del carmen are fine, there are some places like those three states that I would want people not to come.
I WANT TO DRIVE FROM LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA TO NICARAGUA AND WANT TO KNOW IF TRAVELING THROUGH MEXICO IS SAFE?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS
North Korea and Afghanistan are safe too if you follow all the safety precautions.
I think I would be safer in Mexico than los Angeles 🤣
LOS SANTOS
@@chrisii1867 yeah, there is Michael, Trevor and Franklin
Or Chicago or .....
Or just don't go to Mexico. I'd rather stay here in the lowest crime states in the u.s. IOWA. If I want old architecture and beaches I can go to italy, where the murder rate is 20 times below mexico's and 5 times below the u.s.a
Los Angeles is Mexico..hell Califas is Mexico. Santa Barbara. San Diego. San Francisco. Sacramento. Fresno....list goes on. Its just over run by entitled rich people which makes it an annoying place to live or visit. So we in America just call it California and just never go there.
Lol im from colima and have never realized that it was dangerous 😂😂
Wow i am very happy to hear you say this! Thank you!!
Colima does'nt exists, i read it on internet
MrButter df 🥴 you can dead ass see it on the map
I don't know why people are saying "sounds like America." I don't know where you live, but here, in America, I can drive at night, carry around my nice watch and Apple laptops, I actually try to *avoid* toll highways etc.
I still really appreciate the video though! Makes sense for Mexico and other developing countries.
I been to Mexico few times, I'm still here
Good deal, René! We miss Mexico. We'll be back soon. Cheers. -Jim
10 peanuts were walking down the street, one was a “salted!” 🤪😂
Is the Mexico historic center safe?
yes, fit in. use the grey man strategy
So basically it's relatively safe in Mexico (and other Latin American Countries) if you are street wise and take some serious precautions (not going outside when it's dark and being careful while driving). I think that makes Latin America relatively dangerous compared to most of the US (bad neighborhoods in big cities excluded), Europe and Asia. At the same time it's definitely worth to travel there, because these countries are so different and so interesting, and the people are so warm. I would love to live in Latin America if I had the chance :-)
Not all Latin American countries are the same. Some are safer than others.
Don't know if you will be down for it but... what if we have a party whenever you come to Barcelona?
A party in Barcelona sounds like a blast! Hope all of this will be over soon. We were hoping to visit Spain later this year. Un saludo. -Jim