Is Mexico a violent country ?

excellent question.

news portrays mexico dangerous country, wild west, gun slingers , lawlessness being rampant. but, countries, depends on are, doing , with.

in opinion, best stay away norther parts of mexico because gang violence happening. northern areas, close border, pathways coyotes , drug runners. these people want protect interests (namely, illegal activity), , resort violence so.

however, central , southern mexico relatively safe , more hurt walking on broken sidewalk being assaulted. despite person here said, mexico city not dangerous. there many rude people there , can safely new yorkers; in fact, in mexico have own name them, chilongos. other places safe, such tepoztlán, cuernavaca, , oaxaca.

keep in mind said in first place, though. mexico has bad areas in cities, city in united states. shouldn't things wouldn't here, such going out late @ night in unfamiliar area, getting drunk take care of yourself, taking illicit drugs (the government of mexico harsh on drug users), or trusting people met.

if ever plan on traveling mexico should know bad parts of town , avoid going these places unless absolutely necessary.

in mind, mexico beautiful place rich variety of cultures. in smaller areas might encounter people still know of native languages , possibly might not speak spanish. food can vary music , types of dance. there many public museums cost little $2 , can take anywhere 30 minutes of time more 5 hours. in places foliage amazing , there state gardens dedicated showcasing native plants. drinks , dinner cheap , filling, can find fancy places run top dollar great experience.

hoped helped.

i talking friend in mexico , says it´s dangerous ... remember hearing it´s dangerous i´m not sure ... ?

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