Anyone been to Mexico lately?

[GilpinGuy]

I want to surprise my wife and take her on a well deserved short (and affordable) vacation. 3 or 4 nights. One option is Mexico - I've been there a few times, but not for >10 years or so. When I was younger and single the boys and I would fly down and explore all over the place with a backpack and a few hundred bucks and have a blast (Yucatan mostly). With all of the horror stories coming out of Mexico these days it makes me wonder if I should even consider it.

Who's been there lately and where do you recommend?

[EvilRhino]

We did Cancun in August. Also went in 2012, and 2010. Health issues nixed 2011. Never had any issues with crime, drugs, etc. They have a "tourista" police force that patrols Cancun.

We did scuba and the catamaran to Isla Mujeres one year. No excursions last year. Did a day trip to Cozumel to snorkel this year and it sucked, spent half the day traveling.

We've been happy with the all inclusive Riu's. The hotels on the East side of the "7" shape of Cancun have more sandy beaches, but there is a big drop off from the big storm in 2009. The beaches on the top are more rocky.

We did Riu something Peninsula this year. If you get above the 11th floor the view is nice. Did Riu de las americanas last year. The pools weren't as nice. We tend to just hang out at the pool or the resort during the day and sometimes do a dinner or the shows.

OTOH, gf has done the pacific side a few times and hates it. Pacific water is cold, dark, etc.

[JerryG]

We're heading to Cabo in less than two weeks. We went last year with friends and had a great time. I was a little apprehensive about heading down there again, but once we got there all was good. Right now there are great prices on flights. last year I spent $1150 just on airline tickets for the two of us, this time I paid $500 less. I just looked up the weather, it will be sunny 88-90 degrees.

[clark]

I have a home in mazatlan as well as acapulco, as long as you stay in the tourist areas no problems,,,both of those towns are hotspots for drugs too. I am getting ready for a trip to Belize, very cool place to go and english is the spoken language. Much nicer and safer than mexico.

[generalmeow]

Don't give Mexico your money. That's my policy.

[bellavite1]

why go to mexico? just drive to Greeley. I dont think the TSA even gropes you...yet.

Mexico is the only place left without mexicans: they are all here...[Coffee]

[Great-Kazoo]

You want to do a safe white bread Cabo hot spot, or really walk and hike? if it's door number 2 touch bases with me. I have friends down in Guadalajara .

[TFOGGER]

I have a home in mazatlan as well as acapulco, as long as you stay in the tourist areas no problems,,,both of those towns are hotspots for drugs too. I am getting ready for a trip to Belize, very cool place to go and english is the spoken language. Much nicer and safer than mexico.
The wife and i are headed to Belize in a couple of weeks. Diving, and much relaxation await.

[ColoWyo]

I would look in to Costa Rico. Way less people, way safer, great beaches and tours.

[RMAC757]

This ^^^^^^^^^^!

[sniper7]

Went in may and had a good time. All inclusive in riu playacar south of cancun. Pretty much all American tourists, good staff, bed was the worst I have ever been on. I've slept on better rocks while hunting.
saw the ruins and plenty if other fun activities. Felt safe down there. No crime in the hotel while we were there that I heard of. Food was great

[def90]

Did Cozumel last spring, was cheap and awesome. Stayed at Playa Azul which is a smaller/quieter boutique type hotel that includes free breakfast and all the free golf you want at the country club down the road. I dove 3 of the 6 days I was there, my friends golfed most of the time. I think they have all inclusive options as well. No issues, no crime that I saw, great restaurants in town, we cabbed it everywhere, they have fixed pricing there, $7 into town, no tipping.

Hotel courtyard:
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Golf:
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Diving:
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Downtown ferry dock:
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[TFOGGER]

I have a home in mazatlan as well as acapulco, as long as you stay in the tourist areas no problems,,,both of those towns are hotspots for drugs too. I am getting ready for a trip to Belize, very cool place to go and english is the spoken language. Much nicer and safer than mexico.
The wife and i are headed to Belize in a couple of weeks. Diving, and much relaxation await.

[Zundfolge]

I thought I was in Mexico recently but it just turned out to be Pueblo.


:p

[BushMasterBoy]

I heard "Air Ambulance" insurance is a good idea. If you get really sick or hurt, a private jet will bring you back to the US quickly.

[Jer]

I heard "Air Ambulance" insurance is a good idea. If you get really sick or hurt, a private jet will bring you back to the US quickly.
I have yet to see something labeled insurance that's a 'really good deal' & is usually a cleverly marketed product created with the sole intent of profit.

[GilpinGuy]

Thanks for the tips guys. I did some backpacking in Costa Rica a while back and that was cool as hell. I'll be looking into that also.

[BushMasterBoy]

I've worked on a few aircraft hauling sick people from South & Central America to Miami. The smell on these planes was enough to tell me these folks had a really bad disease! Most of these aircraft were Learjets. You go to a third world country, get sick, you will receive third world medical care!

I am not affiliated in anyway with any insurance, but I will post a link here: http://www.airambulancecard.com/

[Jer]

I've worked on a few aircraft hauling sick people from South & Central America to Miami. The smell on these planes was enough to tell me these folks had a really bad disease! Most of these aircraft were Learjets. You go to a third world country, get sick, you will receive third world medical care!

I am not affiliated in anyway with any insurance, but I will post a link here: http://www.airambulancecard.com/

Now you can smell disease?

[BushMasterBoy]

Cholera smells good...google it

[GilpinGuy]

Jeeez. Yes, some people get sick. The vast majority do not.

ETA: Filter your water or only buy SEALED bottled water. This is pretty much the only precaution I've taken on maybe a dozen trips to foreign countries and never once got sick (hangovers excepted).