02/04/2024
People often ask me, “is it safe?” My answer is yes. The crime rate in Mexico and U.S. are about the same and it drops by over half in tourist cities like Penasco. I have personally traveled with a big group, with just my family, and I’ve made trips alone several times. The people have always been kind, their economy relies heavily on tourism which means that want return visitors.
Some honest details…
👮 Seeing the Federales does take some getting used to, but they really just stand there.
🛑DO NOT SPEED at the border (see photo).
💴 If you do speed and get pulled over, you just follow them to the station and pay a fine.
🥴Don’t be stupid, but that applies everywhere.