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[*] posted on 2-4-2012 at 02:46 PM
Is Mexico safe? Record numbers of foreign tourists think so


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."
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[*] posted on 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.
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[*] posted on 2-4-2012 at 03:42 PM


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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




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[*] posted on 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
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[*] posted on 2-4-2012 at 04:04 PM


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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




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[*] posted on 2-4-2012 at 04:05 PM


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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?
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[*] posted on 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"



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[*] posted on 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 ...




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[*] posted on 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.
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[*] posted on 2-4-2012 at 07:18 PM


Scary day in Tijuana

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[*] posted on 2-4-2012 at 10:11 PM


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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.




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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 12:28 AM
Not necessarily...


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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:




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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 08:45 AM


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Scary day in Tijuana


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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
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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 08:59 AM
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Hola,oops almost forgot.....Im in baja sur,,and its a lot safer than calif.....................K&T
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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 09:09 AM


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Quote:
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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!
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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 09:20 AM
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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:
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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 09:26 AM


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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 ?



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

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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 09:33 AM


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