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Subject: Re: Is Mexico Dangerous to Visit? Posted on: Sat, 20 May 2006 08:53:57 -0600

On the Riviera Maya you will be much safer than on the south side of
Chicago. But danger is everywhere; just use common sense.


"Chris" wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> We were considering going to the Riviera Maya for vacation, but were
> concerned about Mexico being too dangerous. After reading the
> Consular Information sheet for Mexico, it said some really scary
> things. It would seem that you can't even trust the police in Mexico.
>
> We just wamting to go to a nice resort and not have to worry about
> anything. I would hate to have to go down there and then worry that
> someone is going to break into our hotel room with guns and rob us
> taking everything we have. And would we have to worry about getting
> robbed on the beach? There seem to be so many nice resorts in the
> Riviera Maya area. So, I'd hate to think that if we stayed at a nice
> resort we would have to worry about someone breaking into our hotel
> room and getting robbed. But, someone needs to tell me that it's safe
> down there.
>
> I'll admit that I'm not a worldwide traveler. I've been to Hawaii,
> I've been to Grenada, the Virgin Islands, and to most states east of
> the Mississippi and also to most of Canada. But, I've never been to
> anywhere in Mexico or Latin America.
>
> But, I hope Mexico isn't too dangerous to visit. We've always wanted
> to visit but were afraid of the crime. So, if anyone has some more
> insight on this, that would be great.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
>
> Chris