Safety

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Permalink Reply by Laura Carmine on March 29, 2009 at 1:41pm

Rick,

There's always a chance something can happen, but I guess that's true anywhere. We have both American and Mexican friends in Playa and they all seem to really like the current President and are very optimistic that he will keep making improvements to remove the drug cartels. Did you happen to read today's paper that the cartels have a heavy presence in Atlanta? Hard to believe.

In the meantime it's nice that we have a place to talk about these things. I feel very safe in Playa and will be the first to say if that should change.

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Permalink Reply by Topless Fan on March 29, 2009 at 1:51pm

Rick, I cannot help but wonder if it has already gotten to that point. We haven't been to Playa in over a year now. Thats the longest we have ever stayed away. I cannot help but think other people are staying away due to the uncertainly in Mexico. We have always gone to town, rode in taxies, and just had a hell of a time, with my wife wearing very little. I would be concerned now in Mexico doing some of the things we have done before.

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Permalink Reply by Laura Carmine on March 29, 2009 at 2:07pm

I was there a few weeks ago and felt safe as always. I am going back in 2 weeks with girlfriends and am not concerned.

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Permalink Reply by Topless Fan on March 29, 2009 at 2:20pm

Yes, its crazy in Atlanta and everwhere else, especially on the border. I also agree its nice to have a place to discuss beautiful Mexico. We miss it, but I know we will wait at least a few months before returning.

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Permalink Reply by Miguel Pimentel on April 4, 2009 at 7:27pm

my girlfrind and I we live here, she is Argentinian and I am Mexican and we both are reallu surprice about the coments from the people from the States and Canada and my response all the time for that questions is... I am sorry for desapiont you but you wont see people shooting around the street... Playa is the safest place in Mexico.


Miguel

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Permalink Reply by Topless Fan on April 6, 2009 at 11:57pm

I am really glad to hear this from someone who lives in Paradise. Thanks for your post.

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Permalink Reply by Dave on August 30, 2009 at 1:03pm

Hi, where do you live? it is nice to read your comments, as you live there and you would know first hand how things are there any other advise do you have.

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Permalink Reply by Laura Carmine on April 10, 2009 at 8:12am

Take a look at the front page of the Weekend Journal in Fridays, April 10, 2009 issue of the Wall St. Journal.

It is safe in the Mayan Riviera.

The US State Department is "not advising people not to go".

Security expers say tourists can safely travel to Mexico.

Russ, can you put up a link to this story?

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Permalink Reply by Russ Kelly on April 10, 2009 at 9:09am

Hi All,

Safety continues to be a major concern to travelers thinking about going to Mexico. In Today's Wall Street Journal there is an excellent article about Tourist Travel to Mexico.

Simply stated: tourist travel is safe!! Concerns about safety are along the border (1,500 miles away) NOT in the Riviera Maya or the areas around Playa Del Carmen, Tulum or Cancun. Take a minute to read, the best consumer is an educated consumer and right now there are excellent values for your vacation dollar in the Riviera Maya. Take advantage of these while they last (-:

Russ

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Permalink Reply by Dave on August 5, 2009 at 4:03pm

Hi, me and my wife stayed in Playacar, it is a resort town just outside of Playa Del Carmen, we felt really safe there and when we went to Cozumel there are cops all over the place it is a little unnerving but they are they to protect the tourists and they do a great job.

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Permalink Reply by Shawn Gray on April 13, 2009 at 11:37am

Texas border towns ARE unsafe right now...have been for the last couple of years. It's a sad situation as many innocent folks are suffering from the lack of American tourism. We've always gone across the borders between Texas and Mexico, but have stopped doing so now. Even Mexican-American residents in the border towns don't go across unless they must.

But, I've checked out the goverment information, etc. and feel like the Yucatan is safe. See ya in June!

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Permalink Reply by Laura Carmine on April 13, 2009 at 11:52am

I'm going in 4 weeks (and counting the minutes as it's raining and 40 in Chicago) and again in June. I can't wait to get back to paradise.

Where do you stay?

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