MEXICO FAQS
STUFF AND ... ?
- What's involved in bringing my boat to Mexico?
- Where can I study [subject ] in México?
- (Dónde se puede estudiar [especialidad] en México?)
- What is the address of [mexican college/university]?
- (Cuál es la dirección de tal universidad mexicana?)
- How are the prehispanic calendars interpreted?
- (Cómo se interpretan los calendarios prehispánicos?)
- What is the correlation between the prehispanic calendar and the Gregorian?
- (Cuál es la correlación entre los calendarios prehispánicos
- y el gregoriano?)
- What is the electronic address of ...?
- (Direcciones electrónicas mexicanas)
- How is the crime in Mexico compared to U.S.A or Canada?
- (Como se compara el crimen en Mexico con el crimen de los Estados Unidos y Canada?)
- What is the current status of Mexican networks?
- (Cuál es el estado actual de las redes electrónicas en México?)
- How many types of pendejos are there?
- (Cuántos tipos de pendejos existen?)
How is the crime in Mexico compared to U.S.A or Canada? The crime pattern in Mexico is similar to that in the US; big cities generally have higher crime rates than small towns or rural areas. One difference is that some rural areas in Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas and other states have become somewhat lawless and violent, even to the point of having lynchings of alleged lawbreakers. However, these are not generally areas that tourists would visit, and the victims are usually local residents. In some areas of northern Mexico, the lawlessness is tied to drug trafficing.Practical tips:
Since the economic crisis in 1994 the crime in Mexico has doubled, but the crime is very rarely violent they will take your money to feed themselves but they very rarely hurt you.
1. Use the safety deposit box at your hotel, rather than carrying your valuables with you at all times.
2. Try to appear unobtrusive but confident. Don't flash money or look like you have lots of money. The middle class look probably is best; you get some respect, but don't stand out.
3. Drunkenness will set you up for victimization.
4. Be cautious at night.
5. Ask about safety, especially if you will be going off the beaten track. If the area is questionable, take a taxi or a tour.
(See also the appropriate Discussion Threads)
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