pescadorrr
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Rumors or truth attacks on tourists?
So with all the stuff going on near Bahía de Los Ángeles I got a Mexican buddy telling me that there have been attacks in Americans on the back
roads of central Baja. Is there any truth to this?
Does anyone know if this post is legit?
It’s just so hard to know what is true on the internet. Got some buddies trying to drive to San Francisquito.
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[Edited on 6-8-2025 by pescadorrr]
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AKgringo
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BajaNomad is about the only social media platform that I follow, so I haven't heard of any issues on the back roads in central Baja.
I have driven the B.D.L.A. to El Arco road three times in the last 14 months, with one side trip in to San Francisquito, and look forward to doing it
again sometime this fall.
On my way south last spriing, and on my north in mid Jan this year I stayed with friends that live there. Neither of them voiced any concerns about
safety on the back roads.
[Edited on 6-9-2025 by AKgringo]
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mtgoat666
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Dunno about an increase in attacks on tourists,… there have been a few attacks on solo tourists in remote areas, but several months ago and longer
(e.g. la gringa, the wall).
it is apparent that there has lately been quite an increase in cartel gun battles, in towns and remote areas. There has been a general increase in
violence in the news.
I dont know if that makes back country travel more dangerous,… but makes one more wary…
Some say cartel avoids tourists. That may bevtrue, but I dont think cartels have much control over the criminal impulses of low level gunmen, meth
heads, minor/local gangs, etc. i suggest you be careful when meeting strangers in remote areas…
[Edited on 6-9-2025 by mtgoat666]
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Baja Government has advised tourists no to travel off MEX1. Use MEX1 ONLY during daylight hours.
avoid the areas highlighted
the recent activity made me revisit my database of everything Baja
found many new 4x4 tracks
found several new hidden airfields
and no - I will not share that information
Harald Pietschmann
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Quote: Originally posted by pescadorrr  | So with all the stuff going on near Bahía de Los Ángeles I got a Mexican buddy telling me that there have been attacks in Americans on the back
roads of central Baja. Is there any truth to this?
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To be on the safe side, I would assume your Mexican friend is telling the truth. It's clear that there are violent criminals in the area.
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wilderone
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"back country travel more dangerous" That's where you'll find cartel members burying the bodies. That's where the shootouts are occurring.
Sporadic, but who knows when they might want to pick on you to steal your car, money, cell phone - with no witnesses around.
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4x4abc
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stars - car jackings, armed robberies
red balloon - murders
and yes, I know Chicago has a higher murder rate
but I don't plan on camping on a remote beach in Chicago
Harald Pietschmann
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