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gmichael
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Rosarito on Labor day?
Hey guys and gals, my friends are planning a trip for just south of Rosarito for the weekend (Labor day) and I've been concerned about all the
violence/crime I've been reading about.
I just about had myself convinced that the reports were just sensationalized media scare tactics, and I was wondering how the locals feel about it.
Is taking a vacation in Rosarito unneccessarily risky, or am I being paranoid? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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The Gull
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Answer
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DENNIS
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Just use common sense and you'll be fine. No isolated camping, etc.
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Woooosh
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They pulled the Rosarito Beach police reports off the city website, so there must be no crime worth reporting. No tourists have been whacked by
narcos. You're as safe as a cow in India and will be just fine in Rosarito.
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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gmichael
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Thanks for the input. With all the stories of police commanders being killed and tourists being kidnapped or missing, I was starting to get worried.
But then I think that I would feel the same way if I researched crime in any major city.
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Udo
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I have not read or heard of tourists coming up missing or kidnapped in Northern Baja.
Where did that come from?
I hang out between Rosarito and Punta Banda (Ensenada area) about every 2-3 weeks.
I'm not at all concerned.
Udo
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Want an even better time? Drive 15 more minutes and stay at Hotel La Mision, La Fonda, Pyramid Resort, Poco Cielo, ect. You can party hard, or just
kick back, in a much more relaxed area! The beaches are better, and no nasty local cops!
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gmichael
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I saw a couple people here posting about their missing family members and I saw a thread about the missing Mcstay family which concerned me regarding
kidnappings. But then again, any major city...
Thanks for the hotel tips, but we already have a place just south of puerto nuevo; hopefully that isn't far enough from the "tourist zone" to be
dangerous or a drug hot-zone. I read somewhere on this site that there are gangs disguised as police on certain highways...if there are things I
should avoid such as this, I would appreciate a heads up. Thanks again.
[Edited on 9-1-2010 by gmichael]
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David K
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With so much beautiful country, why pick a city near the border if you have these concerns? Drive a little and see more of Baja!
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"No isolated camping, etc. "
c'mon D, he's asking about rosyrita..... but i agree. never camp in isolated areas near the beach. that's where i'll be and i don't need the
company!
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I think the real risk is being a gringo in a car anywhere around TJ and Rosarito. Take the Mexicoach bus at the border straight to Rosarito and avoid
the biggest risk.
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Please! Be sensible and everything will be fine. Respect the rules and people. Stay out of bad areas, just as you would in the states. Go south to
K52-K58. Lot's of beautiful places and people. You will totally enjoy your time in Baja.
I am tired of hearing all the bad things. Just puck up the paper in the states, it's just as bad!
Carlita and Esteban
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wilderone
I think the real risk is being a gringo in a car anywhere around TJ and Rosarito. Take the Mexicoach bus at the border straight to Rosarito and avoid
the biggest risk. |
I live in Playas de Tijuana and drive around TJ (west side) almost every day (CA plates, real nice car). I'm not the least bit worried. But hey, what
do I know, I only live here.
I was stopped by a cop a couple years ago for speeding, I was, by a lot. He let me go with a warning.
[Edited on 9-1-2010 by k-rico]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by gmichael
I read somewhere on this site that there are gangs disguised as police on certain highways...if there are things I should avoid such as this, I would
appreciate a heads up. Thanks again.
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Another caveat to remember.....Never, but never pull over for flashing red lights on a vehicle unless you are convinced that vehicle is a proper
police car.
On the toll roads, only federal police in well marked cars will be on patrol.
On city streets, only well marked city cop cars.
Never pull over for an unmarked car even if it's lit up like a Christmas tree.
When you've heard all the warnings and they start to get repeatedly redundant, pack up, take off and enjoy your trip. 
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gmichael
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Well we are driving, with gringos (dwg?) and we are taking 2 cars. But we don't plan on driving late at night or in remote areas, and will stick to
toll roads whenever possible; I think thats about all we can do.
Thanks for the tip about the marked cars, though I don't know if I can follow through fearing failure to comply type charges. Is flashing lights on an
unmarked car a sure sign of foul play?
I would love to check out more of Mexico, maybe once I'm more comfortable with it's people/customs.
Thanks for all the advice. If you have any more safety tips, I would love to hear them. Or maybe even things to look forward to, that I should check
out? 
[Edited on 9-1-2010 by gmichael]
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by gmichael
Thanks for all the advice. If you have any more safety tips, I would love to hear them. Or maybe even things to look forward to, that I should check
out?
[Edited on 9-1-2010 by gmichael] |
rosarito is not very pretty or interesting town (i think it is really ugly, and very unappealing).
you will like ensenada much better. if you are already booked for rosarito hotel, then make sure to take day trip to ensenada area.
[Edited on 9-1-2010 by mtgoat666]
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Ensenada is a great day trip down the toll road. Beautiful drive.
You're probably as safe in the Baja as you are in most of San Diego. I'm down there all the time from Point Loma and planning to join K-rico in living
in the Playas area soon.
Stop by the Rosarita Beach Hotel and have a "fresh" margarita from the best bartender around, "Ferdando". Tell him you know Richard from Point Loma
and he'll fix you a special one... .. Don't drink more then 3 or you WILL be in
trouble.    He only works the day shift from 8am to 4pm. Ask him to show you
his pet mouse....
[Edited on 9-1-10 by KASHEYDOG]
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experience..... ....  ....
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Woooosh
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I know how you fell about non-complying with flashing lights in your rear view mirror. Just as in the states- no officer will fault you for driving
to a safe, lighted place to stop and discuss why he is pulling you over (preferably the front door of a busy store). I got passed by a
white-unmarked-christmas-tree-on-wheels just yesterday, lot's of yahoos in a hurry. The police agencies don't all know each other's uniforms, so you
can't be expected to. The locals can tell who is who, and who is real- by the type of guns they are carrying. Do not be alarmed if you see lots of
military guys with guns riding around in trucks- that's the new normal. Remember- all the lobster is frozen as lobster is out of season so consider
the other more creative menu options. Enjoy the trip!
[Edited on 9-1-2010 by Woooosh]
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
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Woooosh
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wait a minute.. when DOES lobster season start up again?
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Woooosh
wait a minute.. when DOES lobster season start up again? |
I think it might be Oct
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