It hasen't been safe down there for years. I've delt with people that have been brutalized down there. People that go down there for a romp, do so at a risk.
It had been over a decade since I went down to have a look Joe.
I did it because I was in San Diego anyway and wanted to see what was up these days.
It seemed horrible down there. On the bus rides I did learn lots of people go down for two major reasons.
#1 Drugs: Your allowed to have a 3 month supply with you when you come back to America, so people go down there with empty bottles from a recent prescription, fill up there and come back.
#2 Dentistry: There are a few good ones down there and they are drastically cheaper.
When you go by bus, there is a lot less checking on you.
The Mexican official just comes on the bus before it goes in, probably takes a bribe from the company and leaves.
On the way back, at one point you exit the bus, go through the border where they check your ID. Quickly if you seem American.
Then back on the bus and you are back.
About $4 to ride both ways. Best thing to do, rather than drive in and be at risk more so.