Is Mexico Safe? - Page 795

TRAVELGUY · 12-13-2012, 07:53 PM

Last time I called 911 here in teh states it took 21/2 hrs. to get respose! I've spent 5 of the last 8 years traveling and living in Central America and feel as safe in all those countries as I do in the USA.

TravelGuy

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Originally Posted by LarrytheDRguy

My personal opinion is to each his own. Yes, it could be a adventure of a lifetime or it could end your lifetime. I have read where vacationers in Mexico have been killed because they drove a nice Yucon SUV in the outback and happened upon a drug hood with a gun that wanted it more than the owner did. But that same situation could be found in Detroit, Liberty city or Tampa Florida where I reside. And yes timing is everything. When the sun goes down evil lurks everywhere. My sister just returned from a cruise that landed in Cancun with her husband and 4 yr old son and had a blast but was told by ship personel numerous times to stay in the city and dont go anywhere without the group. She said security was thick and she never felt unsafe.
What would worry me in Mexico would be the availibility of medical care or responce time of law enforcement there. We are spoiled with our 911 system that gets immediate responce when used. There are many places state side that mimic the beautiful surroundings of Mexico without the fear of harm for no reason. Why do you think half of Mexico's people travel to the US? For safety, security and free medical care as well as a host of other freebies. I will keep exploring the treasure we have north of the border for now and maybe one day venture south to explore once they get a handle on the drug lord issue.
Larry the DR guy

dcstrom · 12-13-2012, 08:12 PM

Had a fantastic ride today down "The Devil's Backbone" from Durango to Mazatlan. Oops I shouldn't be so effussive... I know there are much better roads in Florida

But it was REALLY REALLY dangerous - or at least the last few feet were...

You gottta watch out for those deep gutters dipshit!

Had a great time in Durango, seems like a really nice city - and have to give a big thanks to SR for his hospitality, local knowledge, and letting me mess up his garage!

Trevor

MikeMike · 12-13-2012, 08:30 PM

Key West? Isn't that the t- shirt shop at the end of that really straight road?

Daytona has more curves than some counties in Florida.

Turkeycreek · 12-13-2012, 09:05 PM

Nice report Trevor. BTW, I'm shutting down the hotel and moving to Florida for the great riding. I'll be offering MC tours in the state as well. I have not been on the ADV all that long and I didn't do a search but your post is the first one I've read where the word "effusive" was used. As an English Major, I salute you.

Keep the updates coming.

terrapinneck · 12-13-2012, 09:56 PM

I've been going to MX since 1992. Driving through day and night to Aquismon, SLP. I've had to pay a few bribes...and didn't mind..a ticket or two...had some firecrackers thrown my way...For the most part I have enjoyed every moment of the trips down south...I haven't been killed, beheaded, abducted, robbed, or accosted. Mostly I've been blessed. Thank you Mexico. Effusive !!

terrapinneck · 12-13-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dcstrom

Had a fantastic ride today down "The Devil's Backbone" from Durango to Mazatlan. Oops I shouldn't be so effussive... I know there are much better roads in Florida

But it was REALLY REALLY dangerous - or at least the last few feet were...

You gottta watch out for those deep gutters dipshit!

Had a great time in Durango, seems like a really nice city - and have to give a big thanks to SR for his hospitality, local knowledge, and letting me mess up his garage!

Trevor

On the bucket list....

SchizzMan · 12-13-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

Right here:

Bato Sin Pelo

Feext

SchizzMan · 12-13-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

Let's see a pic of the new girlfriend

You trying to get him banned?!

SchizzMan · 12-13-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LarrytheDRguy

85,000 murders in the past 6 years tells me someone is angry. I say go for it. I will hold the gate open for you.

C'mon, Larry. First you'd have to trim the pink lace off your panties before you'd even think about going near that gate. And you know I'm right, don't you?

Now go open another light beer and immerse yourself in some Ride Report about men riding motorcycles in exotic places. You can still dream, can't you?

terrapinneck · 12-13-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

I have done it by car. I have done it by bike. Key West is the Mecca of exotic motor scooters and there is something neat about parking a towering GS with Jesse bags in the middle of a bunch of scooters.

The ride down US 1 is one of those things that people either love or hate. I guess it just depends on the level of salt water in your soul and I have to say that most of my rides en Mexico have been to beachy and tropical places like Mazatlan, and Tampico, and the Playa Bagdad.

Never been to the Keys, so this summer , instead of a Mexican beach I think we'll head to Key West, taking beach roads as much as possible.

terrapinneck · 12-13-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

C'mon, Larry. First you'd have to trim the pink lace off your panties before you'd even think about going near that gate. And you know I'm right, don't you?

Now go open another light beer and immerse yourself in some Ride Report about men riding motorcycles in exotic places. You can still dream, can't you?

SchizzMan · 12-13-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Dust

The family is still trying to raise more money, but so far I am still refusing to go back home. Don't think that the wife would let me do any more night riding.

I think I just figured out how to retire in Mexico.

Thanks RD!!

By the way, old bearded guy in a Power Ranger suit by day, hot chica in a dress at night. You truly ARE a transformer!!

MikeMike · 12-14-2012, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

By the way, old bearded guy in a Power Ranger suit by day, hot chica in a dress at night.

Schizz's next post is, "Let me rephrase that sentence".

tricepilot · 12-14-2012, 05:01 AM

Looks to me like the Indios kicked in

SR · 12-14-2012, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dcstrom

Had a great time in Durango, seems like a really nice city - and have to give a big thanks to SR for his hospitality, local knowledge, and letting me mess up his garage!

Trevor

Good to meet you and the Ken and and Carol. If I had known 3 Aussies were coming over I would have put more beer in the fridge!

Safe travels and dry not to let the big Tenre lay down and go to sleep on you like that. She does not look sexy from this angle.

12-13-2012, 08:12 PM	#11912
dcstrom Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: On the road to South America Oddometer: 1,525	Had a fantastic ride today down "The Devil's Backbone" from Durango to Mazatlan. Oops I shouldn't be so effussive... I know there are much better roads in Florida But it was REALLY REALLY dangerous - or at least the last few feet were... You gottta watch out for those deep gutters dipshit! Had a great time in Durango, seems like a really nice city - and have to give a big thanks to SR for his hospitality, local knowledge, and letting me mess up his garage! Trevor __________________ Super Tenere news and reviews http://supertenere1200.com

12-13-2012, 09:05 PM	#11914
Turkeycreek Gringo Viejo Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Banámichi, Sonora, Mexico Oddometer: 478	Nice report Trevor. BTW, I'm shutting down the hotel and moving to Florida for the great riding. I'll be offering MC tours in the state as well. I have not been on the ADV all that long and I didn't do a search but your post is the first one I've read where the word "effusive" was used. As an English Major, I salute you. Keep the updates coming. __________________ Mexico - Dream, Discover, Ride Hotel Los Arcos, Northern Sonora's Motorcycle Haven http://www.losarcossonora.com

12-13-2012, 09:56 PM	#11915
terrapinneck Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Prescott, Arkansas, USA Oddometer: 139	Mexico. Just go...!! I've been going to MX since 1992. Driving through day and night to Aquismon, SLP. I've had to pay a few bribes...and didn't mind..a ticket or two...had some firecrackers thrown my way...For the most part I have enjoyed every moment of the trips down south...I haven't been killed, beheaded, abducted, robbed, or accosted. Mostly I've been blessed. Thank you Mexico. Effusive !! __________________ John 3:16 terrapinneck screwed with this post 12-13-2012 at 09:58 PM Reason: I liked that word EFFUSIVE

12-14-2012, 05:01 AM	#11924
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 6,078	Looks to me like the Indios kicked in __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

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12-13-2012, 08:30 PM	#11913
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,578	Key West? Isn't that the t- shirt shop at the end of that really straight road? Daytona has more curves than some counties in Florida.