Would you still go?

niner · Mar 24, 2018

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...-mother-nightmare-missing-daughter/357865002/

We are booked into the resort where this happened. Security was well aware what was happening and probably in on it. So if the resort is corrupt is it worth the risk? Have travel insurance so not out any money.

keyboardjockey · Mar 24, 2018

stay away from drugs and ask for an unopened beer. Mind you I've never been to a resort as I've always been in a house, with wheels to drive.

lilduke · Mar 24, 2018

Every single resort down there is corrupt. Where do you think you are going? Mexico is the wild west and they don't love the gringo's all that much.

But Id still go.

gibsons · Mar 24, 2018

Not at that resort, but been down there seven times now and never felt unsafe and always felt right at home. We've always stayed at the Excellence resorts.

S.W.A.T. · Mar 24, 2018

What resort was it?

gibsons · Mar 24, 2018

BluBay Grand Esmeralda

MK4TDI · Mar 24, 2018

niner said:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...-mother-nightmare-missing-daughter/357865002/

We are booked into the resort where this happened. Security was well aware what was happening and probably in on it. So if the resort is corrupt is it worth the risk? Have travel insurance so not out any money.

If I was going down with family or anyone they could easily target, not a chance I would roll the dice on that.

LUCKY 7 · Mar 24, 2018

i wouldn't go

freeflorider · Mar 24, 2018

Ok, so no one has ever been druged (roofies) in Canada or the US...it’s all around us. If you think traveling to a third world country and because it all nice and warm, so inviting there won’t be problems? Your in narco territory! Life means nothing, sex trade,drugs and money is all that matters down there. The picking are easy and laws are lax.
I travel extensively throughout Mexico, Costa Rica,Nicaragua to the borders of Columbia and it’s no Disney Land. Crime prays on pretty girls and silly tourist down there.
With that said I have managed to avoid any problems, knock on wood. Some scary times for sure but the world isn’t a safe place, only looking through rose tainted glasses it looks good.
As for the question....I’d go now problem, off to Costa Rica then a short walk into panama next week.
Mexico isn’t what it used to be 20-30yrs ago, way to much going on down there now, I would recommend somewhere quite in south central if your looking to relax.

tiger666 · Mar 24, 2018

If it were me and the boys fine,but taking the family i'd say no.

Cdnfireman · Mar 24, 2018

Get your refund and head to Florida, Hawaii or California instead.....I’ve been to Mexico several times and now wouldn’t even consider going there again.

snopro · Mar 24, 2018

No chancey mr Whelan. To many unsolved murders of tourists for my liking.

CUSO · Mar 24, 2018

almost 2 million Canadians go to Mexico every year. You hear for the odd problem that tourists encounter.

I have always felt safe in Mexico. I have travelled down the west coast line by car and always felt safe. I stayed in a small fishing village of 500 for 10 days. I asked if any gringos was ever harmed by locals, and there was a mugging 15 years ago on the beach.

I walked the streets of Perula, Barra De Navidad, and Zhuatineo and never had a problem. The locals are friendly, and helpful.

I've been told that if you mess with the local girls, then you are asking for trouble. Resorts are usually pretty safe, Usually the drug community wreaks the havoc.

freeflorider · Mar 24, 2018

CUSO said:
almost 2 million Canadians go to Mexico every year. You hear for the odd problem that tourists encounter.

I have always felt safe in Mexico. I have travelled down the west coast line by car and always felt safe. I stayed in a small fishing village of 500 for 10 days. I asked if any gringos was ever harmed by locals, and there was a mugging 15 years ago on the beach.

I walked the streets of Perula, Barra De Navidad, and Zhuatineo and never had a problem. The locals are friendly, and helpful.

I've been told that if you mess with the local girls, then you are asking for trouble. Resorts are usually pretty safe, Usually the drug community wreaks the havoc.

Yep, I’m sure if I hit on your wife as a visitor to your country you’d open a can of whoop a$$ on me too lol. Yah west coast small towns are awesome, friends own a house in Pv for decades and never seen big problems...there always there too.
big city’s and big population of people coming and going = opportunity for the crime to grow.
stay thirsty my friend.

polarice · Mar 24, 2018

we were just there in feb but at a different resort ... no issues that we heard of where we were... but not sure now i would go back

Dragonalain · Mar 24, 2018

Went to Mexico a few years ago and honestly don’t care for it. Me and the wife like exploring the countryside and can’t stand staying on the resort property for the whole trip. How every in Mexico I would not randomly explore the country as I don’t really feel like being captured by the drug cartel and held hostage for money then getting murdered anyways. I’m In Hawaii right now and we feel 100% safe. Sure it’s costs more but knowing when I’m randomly hiking the forest to some sweet waterfall I found online I won’t get murderer it’s a good feeling.

S.W.A.T. · Mar 24, 2018

Several trips to Mexico in the Las 15 years and have never experienced a problem. We rent cars and do exploring with no issues. Key is not to be a idiot. Don't be flashing cash around, limit jewelry exposure and treat them with respect. I feel safer there then most places in the states

Adam31 · Mar 24, 2018

I stayed at this resort a couple years ago, no problems at all. That is a scary situation for sure but the same things happen in city's here. I would go

AreWeThereYet · Mar 24, 2018

In a situation like this, my wife would be the one cancelling the trip if it were me.

SicLoco · Mar 25, 2018

I would go if it were a few buddies going together but to bring wife and children I think not!!! We would not be easy prey in numbers but evidently a young woman by herself has never been a good situation to be in , anywhere in Mexico!

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