Is anyone else unafraid to visit Tijuana?

[Captain O]

While these were a few incidents of violence in Tijuana from 2006-2009, the Federales have pushed the Drug Lord operation to the east. The Tourist Police that covers the 71 mile stretch from Tijuana to Ensenada, generally dissuade the "bad guys" or "banditos" from victimizing the tourist population along the Northern Baja California Peninsula.

I just maintain a level of "situational awareness" that I would in any large metropolis. I'm anxious to go back and eat authentic Mexican food as it is prepared on the streets and in the great restaurants of the great city.

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[No_Regerts]

I guess I dont understand taking unnecessary risks in a place I have no rights and a language barrier. I prefer the US Virgin Islands for my vacations.

 

[Camelfilter]

Haven't been as an adult, but I wouldn't be concerned. As you mention situational awareness is extremely helpful.

I would caution keeping an eye on the crime stats going into our new administration however. I would imagine if Trump does limit illegal cross boarder traffic, that the cartels and gangs may change focus.

 

[Stomper]

F that, save your money and just visit Woodburn if you want fair dinkum (Aussie slang for "genuine") Mexican food. You don't have to worry about getting rolled by bandits (or the "policia") for extortion money, nor risk dysentery either!

 

[Stomper]

I guess I dont understand taking unnecessary risks in a place I have no rights and a language barrier. I prefer the US Virgin Islands for my vacations.

Aren't there 72 islands that compose the Virgin Islands?

 

[No_Regerts]

Aren't there 72 islands that compose the Virgin Islands?

I just like the 'Mercan ones. St. Thomas is my favorite.

 

[slimmer13]

F that, save your money and just visit Woodburn if you want fair dinkum (Aussie slang for "genuine") Mexican food. You don't have to worry about getting rolled by bandits (or the "policia") for extortion money, nor risk dysentery either!

They prolly have a donkey show too.

 

[Captain O]

I guess I dont understand taking unnecessary risks in a place I have no rights and a language barrier. I prefer the US Virgin Islands for my vacations.

I speak enough Spanish and enjoy the culture. What you have to understand is that the food, culture and the sights are something special. (You can't watch the bullfights in the USVI).

 

[No_Regerts]

I speak enough Spanish and enjoy the culture. What you have to understand is that the food, culture and the sights are something special. (You can't watch the bullfights in the USVI).

And last time I was there, they were fresh out of donkeys.

 

[Stomper]

The Woodburn Mayor IS a Jackass....





Actually she's kind of more of a wino....

 

[Kruel J]

Nope. Wouldn't go. For any reason, risk or not. I can get authentic Mexican food (my favorite) right here from a buddy's wife or a local taco truck. As a teenager, I dated a Mexican girl and her mom used to make me authentic dishes all the time, although I couldn't understand her but she would smile and bring me plates of amazing food! Ah, good times.

 

[Captain O]

They prolly have a donkey show too.

Aren't you the enlightened ones! They have changed Tijuana so much that you wouldn't recognize some aspects of the community. New waste water treatment plants, improved plumbing. The police are under a great deal more scrutiny. They don't get by with what they did ten years ago. It sounds as if most of you are living in the past. If you keep your head out of your rectal orifice, you can enjoy yourself at about 1/4 the cost of going anywhere else.

Since I don't drink, I get a lot more "bang for my buck".

 

[Kruel J]

Aren't you the enlightened ones! They have changed Tijuana so much that you wouldn't recognize some aspects of the community. New waste water treatment plants, improved plumbing. The police are under a great deal more scrutiny. They don't get by with what they did ten years ago. It sounds as if most of you are living in the past. If you keep your head out of your rectal orifice, you can enjoy yourself at about 1/4 the cost of going anywhere else.

Since I don't drink, I get a lot more "bang for my buck".

You don't like it when people don't agree with you, and just another post proving so.

 

[Stomper]

Aren't you the enlightened ones! They have changed Tijuana so much that you wouldn't recognize some aspects of the community. New waste water treatment plants, improved plumbing. The police are under a great deal more scrutiny. They don't get by with what they did ten years ago. It sounds as if most of you are living in the past. If you keep your head out of your rectal orifice, you can enjoy yourself at about 1/4 the cost of going anywhere else.

Since I don't drink, I get a lot more "bang for my buck".

So what you're saying is.... I can get FOUR fried chickens, dry white toast, and a coke... for the price of one?

 

[Captain O]

You don't like it when people don't agree with you, and yet another post proving so.

I'll give you a cookie if it makes you feel better. When was the last time any of you were there?
I'll listen when people have recent relevant experience. Until then...

 

[Captain O]

So what you're saying is.... I can get FOUR fried chickens, dry white toast, and a coke... for the price of one?

When was the last time you could buy 2-3 authentic Mexican tacos for $1.00?

 

[Stomper]

You don't like it when people don't agree with you, and just another post proving so.

Well, his screen name IS Captain O (obvious).... LOL!!

 

[Stomper]

When was the last time you could buy 2-3 authentic Mexican tacos for $1.00?

Last week @ Luis' restaurant... "street tacos", or Tacos Dorados

 

[clearconscience]

I have absolutely no desire to travel outside the US. If I can't go armed I don't have business going there. There are far too many beautiful places here in the US that I would love to visit.

I don't trust anywhere outside the US.
And actually several places in the US.

 

[Stomper]

BTW- I'm not "afraid" to go there, I just have no desire to go there.