[Bulldawg Fan]

I can think of so many reasons not to go to Mexico. Why would any sane American spend their time and money there?

[Outlaw Woman]

Well it was a ‘status’ thing for a long time (imo). You know, “we’re going to Mexico for our vacation”. This may be judgemental, but I always found it sort of disgusting that people could shrug off the destitution of that country in order to have a ‘good time’. They are overall an impoverished nation and most likely within a short distance of these hedonistic resorts are people fighting for survival. Now...well now the violence is so bad why would anyone chance it.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

It used to be a great, inexpensive getaway.
Wife, son and I visited Ixtapa for a week on the Pacific coast just about every winter back in the 80s and 90s.

Good chow, nice drinks and courteous staff were the rule. Not sure I want to go back right now...

[bagadonutz]

I can think of so many reasons not to go to Mexico. Why would any sane American spend their time and money there?

Reasons to go to Mexico

1. Mexico City (70 degrees F year round)
2. Yucatan (Cancun, Cozumel, Mayan ruins)
3. Copper Canyon
4. Pacific Ocean
5. Carribean
6. Fishing

Just my own personal experience. But if you get easily paranoid, traveling to any foreign country is not recommended.