Comments on: Safety in Mexico, continued

By: William

William — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:19:48 +0000

Heather as far as “besafe” comment is goes, I believe Mexico is the number one travel destination for Americans, so 30 %, if that number is even true, would that even be a number to be alarmed with? I grew up in Detroit, I can’t see a touristy place in Mexico being anywhere near as dangerous as there!

By: heatherinparadise

heatherinparadise — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:22:58 +0000

Here I am, back again. I’m wondering, “BeSafe,” if getting too drunk and falling off your hotel balcony to your death is considered a non-natural death. I wonder only because it it this similar type of preventable, but tragic death that seems to be most common here for foreigners in Mexico on vacation.

By: heatherinparadise

heatherinparadise — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:12:36 +0000

Hey, “BeSafe,” I approved your comment just because I’m in favor of presenting every viewpoint. Sure would like your stats on this. I’m waiting.

By: BeSafe

BeSafe — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:22:47 +0000

Mexico is not a safe vacation choice period! 30% of all non-natural deaths of U.S. citizens outside this country happen in Mexico. To read personal Mexico vacation DEATH stories, many written by heartbroken family members as well as personal stories written by victims that “survived” their Mexico vacation visit:

By: heatherinparadise

heatherinparadise — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:34:50 +0000

Thanks for your comments, Susie! For some reason it went into the spam file, I’m glad I found it!

By: heatherinparadise

heatherinparadise — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:15:41 +0000

Thanks, Michelle! I guess my point is that a person wouldn’t cancel their trip to Florida because someone was killed at the Canadian border, right? The whole media frenzy just smacks of xenophobia and racism, and doesn’t sit well with me.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:13:15 +0000

Great info, Heather…gonna pass it along to some skeptical people.

I stand firm in my belief Mexico is sooooooo much safer than places here in the U.S. Hell, I feel safer in Mexico than I do in some parts of my very own city!!

As with anywhere you go, you just have to have some common sense. It’s those few bad apples that give the place a bad rap. Poo poo on those apples.

By: heatherinparadise

heatherinparadise — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:51:04 +0000

Hi Darla, great to hear from someone who knows Playa!

Hi Mrs. Bug! Thanks for commenting. Cancun and Playa ARE safe tourist destinations, and safe places to live, too. I’m really happy to hear from you.

By: MrsBug

MrsBug — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:07:46 +0000

My hubby and I were just down in Playa on a day trip from Cancun with our family and felt very safe. Very very safe. Discovered your blog through CanuckInCancun. Look forward to reading. Hasta luego!

By: Darla

Darla — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:16 +0000

Even though my husband and I won’t be going to Playa this winter (because of necessary home renovations), we will be back next year. I think, as you have stated, a little common sense is in order when travelling anywhere.