Don't want to start an old debate, but lately I have been reading that crime is on the rise, especially with the cartels, more people get killed, teachers blocking roads etc.I am about to pay for an expensive non refundable caravan trip to Mexico in January and I have about a month to decide. We are going from Texas to Mexico, Ixtapa, Puerto Valarta and out to Nogales. We will go tru Michoacan, Querétaro, Hidalgo.Should I let the news change my plan?http://mexiconewsdaily.com/category/news/

I lived on the Mexican border for many years and I would not go unless I took the 3rd Armored Cavalry along and had USAF cover also.

If you can drive to the Mexican border without any issues, I think you'll be just fine. They're not interested in you. Come and enjoy the sun and fun.

There are more dangerous places between Quebec & Mexico to worry about! Chicago, Detroit, etc. Don't let the news scare you off. There is safety in numbers, the Mexican government & Mexican locals will look out for you as they enjoy your dollars, and the weather in Mexico will certainly be better in January than in Quebec!Safe travels.

If you think you can get thru the US to your caravan starting point without trouble, then go. You just may not want to rentener the US again afterwards.I'm on my way back to Alaska at the moment and I think there's been five killings in the last five or six days. Bill

Border towns can be sketchy but even then, not all of them are. Besides, the caravan owners are very, very careful and very knowledgeable. They know the scoop on what to avoid and where is safe. And it's not like they are strangers there either. . .they know many Mexicans and the rules. You're in good hands. Enjoy the trip of a lifetime and don't worry about what the zenophobes on rv.net say.

Will the bad news change my plan travel to Mexico?

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Trackrig
Explorer II
Aug 05, 2016
If you think you can get thru the US to your caravan starting point without trouble, then go. You just may not want to rentener the US again afterwards.

I'm on my way back to Alaska at the moment and I think there's been five killings in the last five or six days.

Bill
Marine_By_Choic
Explorer
Aug 05, 2016
There are more dangerous places between Quebec & Mexico to worry about! Chicago, Detroit, etc.

Don't let the news scare you off. There is safety in numbers, the Mexican government & Mexican locals will look out for you as they enjoy your dollars, and the weather in Mexico will certainly be better in January than in Quebec!

Safe travels.
qtla9111
Nomad
Aug 05, 2016
If you can drive to the Mexican border without any issues, I think you'll be just fine. They're not interested in you.

Come and enjoy the sun and fun.
IDman
Explorer
Aug 05, 2016
I lived on the Mexican border for many years and I would not go unless I took the 3rd Armored Cavalry along and had USAF cover also.

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