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RE: Map of safe and not safe Mexico areas - 5/21/2011 6:53:01 PM
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xcalaksteve
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I just drove up to the states from Xcalak. No problems on the trip and we went right up the road from Tampico to Reynosa. The military was a bit more active in that area. Most of the small villages along that stretch seemed to be deserted with lots of closed businesses including some Pemex gas stations. Went through a few check points but only a quick glance from them then waved through. What struck me is how much the Mexican people near the border are suffering from the situation.
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RE: Map of safe and not safe Mexico areas - 6/2/2011 5:25:43 PM
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Kgrima40421
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My husband and i are leaving for mexico on saturday, flying into cancun renting a care driving to Akumul. We were there in 2005 and didn't have any problems with the drive to Akumul. Is this still the case?
Looking forward to a nice relaxing beach vacation.
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ORIGINAL: 2BVI
According to this info, the main tourist areas in Mexico are deemed as safe. Those of us who visit the Roo know this but the media has painted a broad picture of Mexico as a high risk country to visit.
My mother-in-law worries herself to the nth degree when we are enjoying our time in the Roo. Even though I tell her that we are safer down there than she is in MSP, I can't convince her otherwise.
http://www.travelweekly.com/mexicomap/
Just the map
http://www.travelweekly.com/uploadedFiles/MEXICOMAP4.pdf
Good info - I am pinning this to the top of the forum and making it an FAQ,
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RE: Map of safe and not safe Mexico areas - 6/2/2011 9:20:10 PM
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Whale
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It's a little different, things such as the new bridge in PDC is now finished so you may get there faster, sorry. Other than that, for example, if driving from Denver to Colorado Springs, or Phoenix to Tucson scares you then the trip might be a nail biter. Things in the Roo are pretty quiet and sedate, just watch the other drivers both in front and behind you, take your time, relax and have a great trip. No worries.
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RE: Map of safe and not safe Mexico areas - 10/4/2011 7:07:51 PM
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seniorwhiskers
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Just having returned from a fabulous return vist to Akumal and Isla Mujeres, it was the same friendly. inviting atmosphere, we have experienced in our dozen or so trips to the area. Sad that the Americans were spooked by the media.
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RE: Map of safe and not safe Mexico areas - 10/5/2011 12:45:11 AM
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LadyLin
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I just read that Princess Cruise Lines are no longer stopping in Puerto Vallarta because of escalateing violence. What's gonna happen to Capt. Stubing, Gopher, Julie, Isaac, and Doc now?
I believe that cruise lines are pulling out because sales are down, not because Puerto Vallarta is unsafe. We spend time in Puerto Vallarta and surrounding area every year, and have never had any problem. We don't stay in all inclusive resorts, but rent cars and travel at will, staying in a small local PV hotel. Never have we felt unsafe.
We are coming to the Yucatan peninsula in 2 weeks and expect to do the same type of things. From things I've read, if you keep your wits about you most places are safe.
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RE: Map of safe and not safe Mexico areas - 10/13/2011 11:13:32 AM
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mrfootball
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Many very good posts on this thread. I've felt safe on our 3 trips trips to the Rivera Maya, but wondered if it may be a bit worse than what I've experienced since I'm usually at an AI. Last trip we left the resort for a 1/2 day going to Puerto Morales and felt safe there. This year I think we'll venture out a little more, Akmul and Tulum. I'll probably be safer there than in my hometown.
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RE: Map of safe and not safe Mexico areas - 12/11/2011 8:58:07 PM
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CaptainEirik
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Just in case someone is looking at this thread and having any shadow of a doubt...
I felt safer in the Roo than I have in some large US cities. Everywhere you looked were police, military, and private security. The people were wonderful, and they truly want you to have a good time. If we left Akumal Playa (say to go to Akumal Pueblo to visit Ultimo Maya) It was noted. They knew when I got back, and there was someone watching the condo and the vehicles all night. were we safe? yes, both my wife and I felt very safe, and didn't feel like our privacy was being intruded upon even once.
Could you find trouble? sure, if you go looking for it.
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RE: Map of safe and not safe Mexico areas - 12/15/2011 1:16:19 PM
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neooh11
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I agree with Doug's map. The good old USA is more dangerous than the Roo. Like everywhere, watch your back.
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RE: Map of safe and not safe Mexico areas - 1/31/2012 4:02:23 PM
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Gargi
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Nice map. I tend bar, and it seems 50% of the time the people I mention Mexico to recoil in horror. This of course annoys me to no end, but I try to tactfully explain that it's a big country. I should keep this map behind the bar. It would be interesting to have a corresponding USA Map with the same data.
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I'm also from the Pittsburgh area. When my friends are all alarmed that I'm going to Mexico, I remind them of the local news every morning when there are reports of all the shootings and killings that happened overnight in the Burgh. 
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