Why?
My advice: Don’t.
Don’t drink any water that hasn’t been bottled.
Don’t even use ice cubes, unless they are liberally soaked in alcohol.
Other than that, I’ve eaten just about everything in Mexico and never got sick.
She is leaving next week, and tho I have done some research, I have not found any website that has a step-by-step account of what she should expect when she gets to airport. This is not an optional trip, and none of my friends or myself have traveled there recently, so at a loss of best current advice. Thanks.
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My Sister and BIL used to spend several months in Mexico every year. They quit maybe 5 years ago.
They said it was just too dangerous.
They had learned how to live in Mexico but finally gave up. For instance they said several times, they had Mexican police see them and try to wave them over. They always just waved back and kept going.
Are you serious?
She might as well go to Turkey.
No offense, but I’d spend a month in Detroit before I ever spend a day in Mexico.
Do not take any cab unless they present their official license from the proper authorities.
Do not even brush your teeth with tap water.
Bring earplugs if you plan on retiring before 5:00AM as the street noise and partying will fill the hotel room even with the windows closed.
(my experiences in 1992.. a long time ago, but probably worse now)
The place is loaded with thieves but sometimes you are surprised by the kindness and honesty.
NEVER display valuables and NEVER set your purse down.
keep a photo copy of her passport at home and when she gets there photocopy the page with her entry stamp date..if it gets lost or stolen much easier to replace.
stay in tourist or business areas, don’t be out late at night or isolated areas..
be cautious crime is rampant.
She should talk to hotel concierge. Or desk staff everyday and discuss itinerary
Oklahoma, Missouri and Mexico are too dangerous. Try San Antonio...next best thing to being in Mexico.
I agree with the first two replies but if she must, go to youtube and search with the words mexico city tourist dangers
I might mention that when my relatives stayed in Mexico, they always stayed in Jalisco. They made absolutely sure they never went to Mexico City.
Finally the drug cartels began killing in Jalisco so they now go to Hungary every year. They love Hungary and have never had any problems there.
Asking for travel advice at FR? Good luck!
Don’t drink the water, only drink beer, eat lots of beans, you’ll fit in better.. Oh, and remember everyone who smiles at you is not your friend.
Tons of people travel to Mexico every day with no problems, the trick is to stay in the secured zones and not wander off.
Come to L.A.
It’s like Mexico — only a little cleaner.
DON”T GO !!!!!!
Talk show host George Noory narrowly escaped being kidnapped a couple of years ago when he accepted a limo ride from his resort in Cabo to the airport, from a limo service the resort had arranged for him.