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Is Mexico safe? Record numbers of foreign tourists think so

mtgoat666 - 2-4-2012 at 02:46 PM

Violence related to Mexico's drug wars might make headlines, but it doesn't seem to be putting a damper on tourism, if tallies released by the country's tourism ministry are accurate.

December saw an all-time record number of foreign visitors – 1,072,180 – up 13% from the previous December. It's the fifth consecutive month with year-over-year gains and about half of those visitors are American.

Almost 13,000 people died in drug-related violence during the first nine months of 2010, the government has confirmed. But most of the carnage is far from the country's most popular tourist areas, such as Cancun.

The Financial Times reports that Mexico's "tourism sector has never been stronger. … the overall figures show that the fall in tourism in 2009 was mainly the result of the U.S. financial crisis and the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, rather than because of security concerns stemming from the country's drugs war."

DENNIS - 2-4-2012 at 02:49 PM

Most Americans know about as much of what's happening in Mexico as they know about the economy of the USA. They only assume what they know about both and it ain't much.

yellowklr - 2-4-2012 at 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Most Americans know about as much of what's happening in Mexico as they know about the economy of the USA. They only assume what they know about both and it ain't much.

Kinda like voting for a Presidential candidate without a clue what he is all about........So many Americans are clueless
Sad but true

sancho - 2-4-2012 at 03:55 PM

A good # of my acquaintances here in So. Orange Co.,
made frequent trips driving so. of the border, Rosarito, Ensenada,
NONE will do that in the last 4-5 yrs., they will however fly to the Cape, Vallarta, etc. There appears to be a definate
destinction among them as to the willingness to
fly as opposed to driving

bajaguy - 2-4-2012 at 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by yellowklr

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Most Americans know about as much of what's happening in Mexico as they know about the economy of the USA. They only assume what they know about both and it ain't much.

Kinda like voting for a Presidential candidate without a clue what he is all about........So many Americans are clueless
Sad but true

And unfortunately, many get their information from the press, and believe it to .be the truth

DENNIS - 2-4-2012 at 04:05 PM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666
Almost 13,000 people died in drug-related violence during the first nine months of 2010, the government has confirmed. But most of the carnage is far from the country's most popular tourist areas, such as Cancun.

Strange.....nothing said about Acapulco. Wonder why?

bacquito - 2-4-2012 at 04:11 PM

Good report, I feel safe in Mexico. However, it seems to me that tourism in Ensenada is down compared to 3-4 years ago. I am not complaining because I frustrate when there is alot of traffic. " me gusta cosas tranquilo"

BajaBlanca - 2-4-2012 at 06:25 PM

the number of foreigners here in the yucatan has been astounding - japanese chinese poles americans canadians french italian. the beaches are FULL of folks, the restaurants are FULL of folks, the bars are FULL of folks. sure wish the drug problem would end once and for all ...

paranewbi - 2-4-2012 at 07:11 PM

mmm, myself or others in my circle transit Tijuana via Otay to visit orphanages in the area on pretty much a weekly basis. Of course most of these are located in the very poor areas, but one must drive extensivly through many neighborhoods of all status to get to those areas. I take the route back through Tecate sometimes stopping at remote orphanages on the way and often learn of others that I place on a list for another day. In all those years, never a problem. mmmmm.

paranewbi - 2-4-2012 at 07:18 PM

Scary day in Tijuana

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David K - 2-4-2012 at 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by yellowklr

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Most Americans know about as much of what's happening in Mexico as they know about the economy of the USA. They only assume what they know about both and it ain't much.

Kinda like voting for a Presidential candidate without a clue what he is all about........So many Americans are clueless
Sad but true

Amen to that... sad but true.

Not necessarily...

Ken Cooke - 2-5-2012 at 12:28 AM

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Originally posted by yellowklr

Kinda like voting for a Presidential candidate without a clue what he is all about........So many Americans are clueless
Sad but true

I remember the Nov.2000 campaign with its' hanging chads and closed polling places in Florida. Don't underestimate the voting public - here, or in Baja. :light:

mcfez - 2-5-2012 at 08:45 AM

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Originally posted by paranewbi
Scary day in Tijuana

dangers

captkw - 2-5-2012 at 08:55 AM

HOLA,The two BIG problem's, the u.s. causes is,,It's stupid,insane "war on drugs" and the fed reserve,,a private bank !! my fellow american's are frickin foolish sheep......nuff said..and If you are foolish enough to argue with that,,you,,have not traveled,learned,seen enough of this world....U.S. coast guard captain...Keith & lil Tasha...OUT

Dangers 2

captkw - 2-5-2012 at 08:59 AM

Hola,oops almost forgot.....Im in baja sur,,and its a lot safer than calif.....................K&T

mtgoat666 - 2-5-2012 at 09:09 AM

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Originally posted by David K

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Originally posted by yellowklr

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Most Americans know about as much of what's happening in Mexico as they know about the economy of the USA. They only assume what they know about both and it ain't much.

Kinda like voting for a Presidential candidate without a clue what he is all about........So many Americans are clueless
Sad but true

Amen to that... sad but true.

gop's choice is mitt --- sad but true! never underestimate the the american public!

dangers #3

captkw - 2-5-2012 at 09:20 AM

ohh and if you think 2 jets,,took down three (3) steel reinforced buildings 0n 9/11,,go to school or ck out --- A&E 911 truth :cool:

shitedetector - 2-5-2012 at 09:26 AM

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Originally posted by captkw
ohh and if you think 2 jets,,took down three (3) steel reinforced buildings 0n 9/11,,go to school or ck out --- A&E 911 truth :cool:

are you telling us you believe the 911 conspiracy theory and are substantiating it with the A & E 911 "truth" show ?

:lol:

chitdetecter

captkw - 2-5-2012 at 09:31 AM

HOLA, you have not done your homework,,no ??? The twin towers were design to take two hits of a 727 on each tower and remain standing...alas,,I will repeat myself "three(3) TOWERS CAME DOWN IN FREEFALL ON 9/11 and you think that's normal???????? :lol:

with two jet's....................FOOL"S are a dime a dozen................

[Edited on 2-5-2012 by captkw]

shitedetector - 2-5-2012 at 09:33 AM

what in the world does this have to do with Mexico ?

Danm good ?

captkw - 2-5-2012 at 09:35 AM

Ateo - 2-5-2012 at 09:35 AM

Hijacked with conspiracy theories....

Are you sure you'r in the Yucatan

baja1943 - 2-5-2012 at 09:36 AM

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Originally posted by BajaBlanca
the number of foreigners here in the yucatan has been astounding - japanese chinese poles americans canadians french italian. the beaches are FULL of folks, the restaurants are FULL of folks, the bars are FULL of folks. sure wish the drug problem would end once and for all ...

http://tinyurl.com/7tdwbyf http://tinyurl.com/7oufabb

bajadock - 2-5-2012 at 09:41 AM

Friday's adventure included an unexpected stop in Tijuana. My knowledge of Tijuana is limited to the various ways of crossing the border back to the U.S. I have no friends or business contacts in TJ. Friday's event reminds me that I need to change that.

Tijuana definitely has had a poor reputation for crime. I'm not paranoid about it, but, I have only spent one night in downtown TJ during my 5 years of living in northern Baja. That was the 2011 Tijuana Beer Fest

My 1989 Jeep Cherokee "Classic"(translation: OLD) is getting a little tired. At 210,000 miles, it is moving closer to retirement. Jeep overheated in Tijuana traffic on the way to the Otay Mesa border crossing Friday. I also noticed a cap missing on my power steering pump reservoir. The bumpy road leading up to my neighborhood jiggles the life out of most vehicles.

Found a taxi on the east side of Tijuana where I was stalled. He knew of an auto part store in the area. Locked up the Jeep, took my backpack with laptop and valuable stuff and off we flew. I used the sleeve of a spool of plumbing Teflon plumbing tape as my size template and brought that along with me to assure size accuracy.

Auto parts store #1 didn't have the size cap I needed. Auto parts #2 also was lacking. But, Goldilocks, auto parts #3(a Napa store) had an expandable universal cap, that my taxi driver buddy suggested.

Not only did the taxi driver spend and hour limo-ing me around. He helped me wrench the plug/cap onto the reservoir. After 75 minutes, he asked for 80 pesos. That's a whopping $6.50(USD). Threw him 100 pesos and I was on my way for an exciting 2 hour border line wait.

My only screwup, was not getting his card or phone # for future Tijuana adventures.

MIL GRACIAS a Usted y Su Familia!

[Edited on 2-5-2012 by bajadock]

Pompano - 2-5-2012 at 09:48 AM

This is what I think of all politicians...from both parties.

It must be so freeing not to be burdened with anything as inconvenient as a conscience...

pompano

captkw - 2-5-2012 at 09:49 AM

WELL SAID !!! BROVO