Mexico: Go or No??
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With the growing level of violence around the border and in the big cities is it advisable to venture south of the border to partake in the excellent climbing? Weigh in one and all, supporters and devil's advocates alike. And, if anyone is driving down from the Vegas area or from anywhere in TX this winter let me know if you might have an extra spot in the car, pretty please. Ready... GO! |
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mountainproject.com/v/inter… If you are flying there is nothing to worry about. Driving will get you different answers. I was there last week and had an unexpected day in Monterrey and all was good. On a rest day we went through some canyons with a cab to the hot springs (the nice one). There were lots of military and lots of guns in the canyon. It was intimidating but those aren't the guys to worry about. |
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This doesn't provide a yes or no answer but I thought you may find the US State Dept's info helpful: travel.state.gov/travel/cis… |
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Dude, it is shear pandemonium down here! El Potrero Chico is like the Thunder Dome right now. I have been down here for a week now and have seen the Policia take 2 people away in the middle of the night with black bags over their heads. During the day soldiers drive through the canyon and take pot-shots at all the climbers. I had to dig a slug out of my buddy's back the other day with a cactus needle. There are no doctors here so all we had to give him for the pain was a rat turd. |
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I was down in the Potrero in early December. Flew into Monterrey, took a shuttle (organized from the Posada beforehand) to the campground. |
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Like everyone's said, I think it depends on where you're going and how you're getting there. |
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Thanks for the info, you're all wonderful! Crusty I think you can bet on me showing up within the next month or so ready cry about how my endurance has gone to s**t. Muchas gracias! |
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It's no Jaurez, but me and the family went down to Kino Bay (via Nogales) for xmas. Got searched by the Americans going in and coming out (no fines, thanks) The Mexican authorities probably didn't even know we were there. |
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I've been taking my wife and kids down to the Baja for several years now. My general impression is that bad crap can happen any where but if it happens in Mexico at least you'll have some of the most generous and sincerely helpful people you could ever find, eager to help you out. We'll be heading back down the last week of May and staying for a couple of weeks. Our main goal is beach bumming and exploring, but we will stop in Catavina for a day or two (think Joshua Tree but nearly undiscovered). Any one wanting to caravan to that point or beyond would be welcome. The second best part about Mexico (after the people) is the food. Tacos de birria.... |
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Mike Washburn wrote:I've been taking my wife and kids down to the Baja for several years now. My general impression is that bad crap can happen any where but if it happens in Mexico at least you'll have some of the most generous and sincerely helpful people you could ever find, eager to help you out. We'll be heading back down the last week of May and staying for a couple of weeks. Our main goal is beach bumming and exploring, but we will stop in Catavina for a day or two (think Joshua Tree but nearly undiscovered). Any one wanting to caravan to that point or beyond would be welcome. The second best part about Mexico (after the people) is the food. Tacos de birria....Like Mike says!!! |
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Mexico is a dump. |
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leo costillo wrote:Mexico is a dump.I am sure Leo's opinion is well informed. |
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Come on down--everything here is tranquilo. |
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Hay Ed, Great blog Dude! |
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Another thanks for the incredibly informative photographs and the curt bash on Mexico in general (classy Leo). Is anyone headed down from TX or do you have advice on buses into Monterrey from the States?? Happy climbing. |
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Ok I see lots of opinions and funny people (Allen the Simply Vallarta video was hilarious) but I do not see any real info on driving. So here is my specific question... |
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Lots of folks (including myself) have made that drive through Laredo recently and have had no problems. Like you said, drive during the day and stay on the toll roads. |