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How safe is San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico
Byby Anne Johnson Posted Mar 31st 2010
Drug-related violence in cities south of the United States-Mexico border has caused the U.S. State Department to issue a travel warning for Mexico — but did you know most of Mexico is as safe as ever? Our government is actually advising against visiting very specific places where drug cartels are warring over the billions of dollars made yearly trading illegal substances into the United States, and the efforts by the Mexican government to put an end to the drug traffic. Unfortunately, after hearing “warning” and “Mexico,” many Americans perceive the advisory for the country as a whole, which it definitely is not.
There are, of course, caveats about travel in Mexico, just as there are for visits to any foreign city or resort area, but many of these fall under the realm of common sense: Don’t stray from the well-known tourist areas, stay alert and don’t drink too much, avoid walking alone at night, only take public transportation or drive on the highways during daylight, don’t deck yourself out in expensive jewelry and avoid large crowds and demonstrations.
I recently drove down to San Carlos from Tucson by myself. I am a 58 year old female & actually felt very comfortable on the 4 lane hwy all the way down. My husband & I have been going down to our beach house for about 5 years with no trouble. The Mexican people are great & the beaches are beautiful.
I was invited to to San Carlos. my concern is crossing the border at Nogales and driving to San Carlos. once in San Carlos I believe it is safe. what are the conditions and safety factors for the Nogales border and highway to San Carlos?
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I plan on spending 2 months March and April in a gate condo in playas de Tijuana -= what has been going on there in terms of murders or robberies, it would make me feel better knowing the dangers.
I have crossed the Border at Nogales, Naco (South of Bisbee) and Agua Prieta more than 20 times during 2010 and the first 1/3 of 2011. I have driven all over the state and have to say that other than Topes (speed bumps) and livestock on the roads, there is little need to worry about safety while driving around Sonora. On Highway 15 from Nogales to Hermosillo and points South, there are even “Green Angels” that will change a tire for you, fix a broken water hose, repair/replace a broken belt – all at “NO CHARGE”.
While on the U.S. side of the Border, you will find numerous speed traps and rude Immigration Agents at checkpoints willing to detain you and even demand to see your papers if you look at all Hispanic, or maybe even if you don’t. Mexico is FAR safer than the United States as a whole; It took more than four years for the “Drug War” to have a body count that equaled the United States annual kill rate by hand guns alone. Yet, our Border Agents are decked out in Kevlar and body armor and fully automated weapons ready to stare you down and question your sanity for going to visit Mexico. They will even make senior citizen groups leave their tour bus and walk a football field away, just so they can use their newest toy, a portable vehicle X-ray mobile (that scans vehicles for Guns, ammo or money).
They do not want U.S. Citizens to know how nice, tranquil, safe and relaxed it is down here. The government is afraid of the economic effects of a mass exodus or retirees. Heaven forbid they might realize how much better the health system is down here and that could seriously disrupt our Health Services Economy Sector. It is just easier for them to paint the whole country with a black brush and sensationalize what is going on over there. It keeps folks distracted about what is going on in their own town and makes them easier to control. After all, aren’t scared and confused people easier to manipulate than enlightened, confident and independent people?
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