Traveling to “dangerous” places in Mexico (Is Mexico safe?)

[@ValentinoE88]

My family is from Zacatecas. It's really not bad unless you are already involved in some shit. Arriba Zacatecasn!!

[@grod805]

My family is from Zacatecas. The cartel took over my mom's village and dozens of families had to move out of the village they had lived in for generations. I know it feels good to say violence only affects people involved in drugs but that's not true at all.

[@ValentinoE88]

@grod805 what village was this?

[@resignedfour]

Im from Zacatecas its a shithole rn due to the cúrrent governor

[@ValentinoE88]

@@resignedfour its a shithole because of the current governor? Sounds like Usonian political thinking that a place was better last term. Nothing changes so much from one corrupt politician to another. Its still a great and dangerous place depending on who you are or who you roll with.

[@kikiduck5468]

Ok yes CREATORS ONLY AND I MEAN ONLY INCLUDE "beautiful " states from Mexico BUT NEVER ZACATECAS LIKE BRO AND ITS REALLY BEAUTIFUL

[@melparker8689]

I really hope one day Mexico becomes a safe and prosperous country. They have so much potential for it too. Hard working and friendly people, great food, amazing history, culture and architecture. I just got back from visiting the capital and I fell in love with the country. Hopefully this will be Mexico's decade. They deserve it.

[@davidostrowski679]

I hope the same for the US

[@melparker8689]

@@davidostrowski679 As an American Latino I must say I agree with you. This country is turning into a shit hole just like the UK 🤣. If this country continues to degenerate then I will head south of the border. Luckily I speak intermediate Spanish to survive down there.

[@edwardinthemiddle]

I agree Mexico has a ton of potential

[@AmbrosiaLux]

It is safe if you aren’t buying or selling drugs. I’m safer walking in my parents hometown in Mexico than I am here in the US. I don’t fear of mass shootings while in Mexico, like I do here daily. If you’re scared, stay out. :)

[@hastid8475]

​@@AmbrosiaLux lollll

[@AnimilesYT]

And don't go alone. A single person is much more vulnerable than two people

[@azul_6.5-cf7dm]

Same in the u.s

[@believerrrrr]

cap. the u.s is perfectly safe as long as you speak English @@azul_6.5-cf7dm

[@Pyrrhic537]

It depends. You're better off alone than with an idiot. 2 people or even 10 make no difference to a cartel but might do to bag snatchers etc.

[@sailorbrite]

I live in northwest Indiana. When she was alive my mom was so terrified every time I went to Chicago alone that I was going to be murdered, despite the fact that she taught me all the proper precautions. I go during the day, if I have to be there at night I will ask someone to walk me to my car if I need to, I’m aware of my surroundings and always sober… I would have missed some great experiences just for the fact that I couldn’t find someone to go with me if I wasn’t willing to go alone. You can live your life full of regret or you can take chances with reasonable precautions (like you are doing) and have a great time. I couldn’t let her anxiety stop me from living.

[@johnnygalvan1344]

Yea well I have a co worker that told me when he and his wife were traveling through Mexico to go fishing in Cancun they were pulled over by what seemed to be police and you know what they said ? Either pay us or we take your wife ! Would that have been worth the risk ? I don’t think so “ I kind of like my head not hacked off

[@marcietownsend3635]

I'm from Baltimore. I know other Baltimorons who escaped our city's violence and now live in Merida, Mexico. So when people ask about Mexico's violence, I just chuckle.

[@SuperEman500]

Not sure if you mispelled “Baltimoreans” or if it was supposed to be a joke calling these people who moved there morons

[@marcietownsend3635]

@@SuperEman500 You've never been to Baltimore. I can tell.

[@AngelicoCiudad]

Comparing a a city to a whole country? It's like ppl have to give advantage to MX to make it "sound" safe. Cities like New orleans or Detroit are like the iceland compared to MX crime-ridden cities.

[@irissoniachavez]

Your so fortunate to have your grandma. This video made me cry and miss my grandparents!! We’re from Guadalajara!

[@crazy4beatles]

Road tripping can be a bit sketch. It’s the sleeping in the car in Mexico that I find adds to the danger. Depends a lot on the region but still.

[@Ms.jessicajones5471]

I didn’t catch her name but another traveler(van) in Mexico said to make copies of your identification and place in a clear plastic baggie to give to the police if pulled over. She said if you hand them your original they will make you pay to get it back.

[@nomnoomz]

This happened to me in Mexico City. Right outside of the airport when going to my Airbnb. If you just talk to them they’ll give up. But I was a noob and In a hurry. So now I carry a laminated copy. 😂

[@RichieValentine]

As in photocopies?

[@RichieValentine]

@@nomnoomz were you in a rented car, cab, or Uber/lift? Walking? I'm trying to go to Mexico sometime 😅

[@nomnoomz]

@@RichieValentine I was in a rented car. Most cops are fine but then there are corrupted cops who lie just to get you to pay them. Most of the trip I was fine. Last year I was driving through Saltillo and got stopped for some bogus missing signature, cops wanted to “make it better”, I acted dumb and naive, they got fed up after spending 40 mins (with no pay )with me and let me go. I thanked them and left. Yes color photo copy or you can use an old drivers license. Out of the 3 times that I’ve rented a car only got stopped once by corrupt cops. Out of the times I drove my personal car I’ve have gotten stopped 6 times and one of those was a cop asking for money in Saltillo (2022) Therefore, you’ll be fine. Knowledge is power

[@sheridan7475]

But can’t you get arrested for driving without a license, immediately if you don’t buy them back? And if you say you have a copy don’t you get in trouble for that as well?

[@love2sing20101]

I’m part Mexican and most of my family won’t go down there anymore. I also worked for the court for years and we would get letters from relatives we were trying to have the juveniles potentially move in with to stay with family if nobody on our side of the border was able to, and several would tell us they were not in a safe area and that their mail was also messed with a lot due to the cartels etc. Up to you if you want to take the chance but my luck isn’t always the best. I think I would feel better if I felt like I blended in more. I speak some Spanish but am not fully fluent.

[@victoriaaletaaustria2817]

On all trips I've done, be it Europe, US, Asia, it's as if my late Dad's advice is still fresh. I make it a point as if I came from work, that is I'm safely tucked in my room. Dad said to be home when night is about to set in because that's the time the bad elements go out. Done my laundry for day's worn clothes because I travel light (but I always wanted to have clean and freshly-washed clothes), eaten my bought dinner, and studying my notes for following day's activities. Anyway, I'm not interested to go out at night, even if it's a safe place because sights are not seen in photographs anyway.

[@Artuar3CRaFT]

My mom is from Colima and my dad is from Michoacán. We plan to go. Might not be as bad if your used to or really from here. I’m from the USA, born and raised is Northern California. And we plan to go by the end of this year. Wish me luck. 🍀☘️

[@Rocketman0407]

Relax bro. You are safer down there probably haha

[@benjamincervantes1497]

Road trip with my dad yearly from California to Oaxaca. We didn’t take a toll road once and we had instant regret. The only danger was potholes the size of Texas.

[@Mady_Cat]

Everyone told me this too when I said I wanted to go to Brazil, I went, and it was totally fine, just smart to have a male friend who speaks brazilian Portuguese

[@nomadicam]

I've had only delightful experiences in Mexico. Great place, great people!

[@TheZoShow-4L]

Thank you I needed to hear this I’m going to Mexico in 15 days

[@tunacanjerry8693]

Thank y’all for your testimonies. Many people who have never visited or stayed, like to contribute to this massive misconception that you aren’t safe anywhere in Mexico. It’s ignorant to speak on something you don’t know or know very little about.

[@terryb5053]

The State Department is correct and they are risk adverse. (I worked for State for 16 years). But I 100% agree with your advice as you are promoting safe behaviors and decreasing risk. Well done.

[@AdventuresOfATravelingDon]

Thoroughly agree. I've been bussing through Mexico myself. You always take precautions but, don't ever let it hold you back

[@richardlangham9906]

Safe travels. And yes that does look amazing and delicious! Thank you for the adventure!

[@akashi8674]

Still not visiting that country even with your happy music. I'm not risking it and it's really not that worth it.

[@Rocketman0407]

Holiday in Mexico is safer than going to Disneyland. 3x less chance of homicide

[@grmrpr3599]

Exactly, common sense will typically reduce your actual risk far below the official state department advisories.

[@porculizador]

Good to see you made it back safe and sound, but if this video wasn't posted, would anyone know what had happened to you? 😂

[@sheridan7475]

Man I’m afraid you guys are gonna inspire someone and they’re gonna take a risk they just didn’t need to take.

[@Rocketman0407]

Stop it.. these people are not doing anything dangerous at all. You need to read statistics to understand the safety situation.

[@headlessprofessor]

As long as you are on toll roads during daytime, you are fine. The real danger is rural areas late at night. Been there, done that; don't do it.

[@danmur2797]

I would say even at night toll roads are ok, if you stick to main roads/highways. And vice versa if you go to rural country back roads in cartel dominated areas are dangerous anytime of day sunshine or not. Safest way though is to just travel by the high end buses common throughout Mexico. But even by car is safe just sticking to main highways.

[@headlessprofessor]

@@danmur2797 I agree: WHERE and HOW you travel is more important than WHEN. In the past two weeks in Mexico have been on several bus trips, and one inter-urban train trip (safer than riding public transportation in LA or Chicago).

[@hblee88]

Reading about crimes around our city in U.S. would deter ME from driving around here.

[@lmaga1082]

Too many people listen to the bs exaggerated news. That is so awesome of you two to not do that.

[@scottfree8848]

Just don't wine and complaine when the advisory you ignored turns out to be posted FOR A REASON!

[@SuperEman500]

Just pay the cartel for a hood pass

[@Yahniboy]

I always rent a car and drive because it’s so much easier to explore and I’ve done this for many years and not one issue except one I was busted for supposedly running a red light. He asked for my IDs and gave it to him then he went onto lecture me about the dangers of running a red light then I said when I can get my ticket to go on my merry way and he said you can go now and never gave me a ticket. The only thing I suggest is don’t drive late at night..

[@ramgomez2629]

It is really dangerous tho!.. like really .... always be safe

[@mr.peabody3509]

Unless you are driving a 4x4, or truck, or pulling a camper, or driving an expensive vehicle, etc.

[@Rocketman0407]

Complete bs

[@danven1256]

Yes we've heard the same story before. I can remember just a few years ago a woman saying the same thing while traveling through a Middle Eastern country on her bicycle and then got her head chopped off. But I guess pushing the envelope is part of the thrill.

[@kf338]

This has happened multiple times to solo female travelers. Some places are just more dangerous then other places and Mexico is one of them.

[@danmur2797]

Its not exactly the same. The Middle East is very patriarchal where women have no rights, especially without a male relative. And zealots and terrorists there enforce their views on westerners. Also countries like Iran and Russia also hold westerners hostage as prisoners as bargaining chips In Mexico it has been far more likely to have an average or even great experience than a dangerous one and the culture is more western in nature than the Middle East. Plus no major geopolitical issues. Think about this--prior to Covid in 2019 Mexico was the 7th most visited country globally receiving 40 million visitors annually. After Covid from 2020-2022 Mexico rose to become the 2nd most visited country on earth behind just France. You'd think if Mexico was as dangerous as the U.S. media and government says, there would be far more than a handful of tourists getting caught up in situations. Especially considering the tens of millions that have visited every year without incident.

[@rjkessler]

My cousin has been doing heroin for 15 years and he's still alive. Heroin is totally safe, guys.

[@rickybobby7775]

Thanks

[@Rocketman0407]

You are brainwashed by the Media. Read the statistics. They dictate that going to disneyland has a 3 times higher homicide rate than a holiday in Mexico.

[@danmur2797]

40 million tourists visit Mexico every year.

[@AlisaSkincare-rp1pt]

Ty!

[@startinajackson606]

You’ve inspired me 😎😎😎😎😎😇😇😇mexico here I come

[@03ChevyLife]

Nice cars make you more of a target and how you dress. When my family gose to Mexico they alway take a old car and they don’t take the nicest clothing because people will think you have a lot of money

[@danmur2797]

I mean you can dress stylish, but really do as the Romans do applies. You're not wearing a tux typically or go out dressed like a Yuppie in a bad neighborhood. My family grew up in rural Mexico and the common dress style was same as rural America--jeans and shirt with cowboy boots or sneakers. A cowboy hat or baseball hat as well. Living there a bit, that was exactly my everyday clothing style. Now that I'm older I'd still do the same if I visited again, but I'm more eager to see the rich cultural offerings in cities where locals tend to be a little more urbane trendy and worldly--think everyday Italians. Still you typically won't see designer duds except in the wealthiest enclaves of cities like Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, etc. So its easier to dress higher end and blend in in these places. Heck French fashion labels have thrown prominent fashion shows in these cities in recent years. And Mexican designers do all the time. Elsewhere in Mexican cities, everyday jeans, shirt, or for ladies maybe blouses/dresses, skirts, etc. Nothing out of the ordinary. In terms of cars yes--trucks are especially coveted by cartels. But most other cars are usually ok.

[@subzero_757]

legit, no fear 🌴✌🏼

[@angelnaranjo9341]

México is incredibel 👍

[@abelvargas5473]

Zacatecas is lit

[@davidostrowski679]

I've spent most of the last few years in Northern Mexican states. Chihuahua, Sonora, Sinaloa, Durango, Coahuila, Zacatecas. It cracks me up how Estadounidenses actually take notice of these 'Travel advisories' JAJA. It's not Mexico's responsibility to provide safety. You are responsible for it.

[@rosamundg.3789]

I think it helps that you're travelling in a matchbox. But, I question your brushing off the US Advisory, like your "need" to go. Nobody says the destinations aren't wonderful or the people living there aren't great, it's purposely inserting yourself into an open landscape controlled by people smarter & harder than 2 young Americans, who have deadly serious business to conduct. Ask the families of the 43+ students disappeared from loaded buses in SW Mexico if that activity seemed risky or was worth dying for.

[@Rocketman0407]

It's a tragic case, but overall, it is statistically insignificant for people traveling in Mexico. To be killed as a completely innocent tourist down there is so rare it warrents no worry.

[@carlosvramirez6988]

It is no more dangerous than some bad neighborhoods in the Big Apple. I have been mugged 2 times, and our apartment robbed twice; and we live in a very good neighborhood. Use common sense as you would use it in any other city or country including the United States. Carlitos

[@hobolyf]

I did the same drove all the way to chiapas. loved zacatecas and aguascaliantes. Took my lexus, and people said I'm gonna get robbed mugged raped. Lol nothing happened.

[@johnnyhubbars9893]

Did you drink the tap water?

[@HereKittyKitty24]

Everyone knows to never drink the tap water in Mexico lol 🇲🇽 it’s 1 of the most common things ppl say not to do in MX 🚫🤮🙁

[@bethbattles2971]

An old friend of mine and his girlfriend were hitchhiking in Mexico in the late 80s and the girlfriend was brutally gang raped😰😰😰😰 Be safe.,

[@irisklok7169]

If anyone is looking for a 2000 vw transporter t4 to convert to a campervan send me a reply( it's the extra long version)

[@Emppu_T.]

beautiful place.

[@Tejano12398]

Mexico was already starting to get Violent in the 1980s the country had like 3 economic crisis and poverty and wealth inequality and so did violence grew in the 1990s by the early 2000s Confrontations between Organized Crime and Law enforcement was already a common thing prior to 2006 When the Drug War was declared in January 2006

[@danmur2797]

But cartels didn't really exist until around the 1980s. And the so called War on Drugs was not as effective because the principal anti narcotics/crime chief in Mexico was killed in a plane crash sometime around 2006. If he'd lived, things might have gone differently.

[@killuminatepeacefulness3948]

I use to live in villanueva zacatecas in a little rancho suburb. It was beautiful and i miss it. Sometimes it was hard being the only white person around

[@danmur2797]

Zacatecas has had a lot of white people of Spanish descent--natural blondes, even redheads. Might not stick out as much as if you were in southern Mexico. Not the average, but definitely not unusual to find.

[@raulbecerra9174]

Thank you guys!! Agree with you!!

[@GerardoCSpike]

I'm mexican and I've stop taveling because of insecurity. I believe it's an exageration. Thanks.

[@dominiclandry777]

People are scared to be scared, especially Canadians

[@HeyMavDak]

What would have been the danger?

[@03ChevyLife]

Also Mexico isn’t dangerous if you talk with respect to the people and mind you’re own business don’t often anymore if you aren’t from there the leas eye contact the better

[@pannellclara]

you just got lucky!

[@stenbiller99]

2 months later, both beheaded

[@Fab619carttleer]

Even I as a Mexican Would never travel in my car in Mexico

[@Bruce685]

I think you should watch funky town cartel video before planning your trip

[@bosslife454]

Congratulations you're one of the 5% 😂

[@matthewstallion4339]

Unfortunately you just can’t compare Mexico to the rest of the world, literally is a different world out there, beautiful yes, but different ….

[@roisinhart]

welcome to the beautiful town of "HOT WATER" seriously though, glad you guys had fun.

[@LeahandLevi]

Haha we loved it!

[@sparker.24]

You have no survival instincts and got lucky 😂

[@aliray1868]

It is dangerous 😳

[@ReyDepot]

Yup, keep traveling there. I hope they don’t waste our tax dollars when it does finally happen.

[@NickiMinajNewSongs]

Stopped by any cops asking for money?

[@Rocketman0407]

Again way overblown. Stuff like that happens in the tourist areas

[@djbowler3333]

Oh, and don't have children. That's the most important tip.

[@nevermind19700]

You need to go , or wanted to go ......there's a difference.

[@EnvyMeWhy._.]

Y'all just got lucky

[@danmur2797]

40 million people visit Mexico every year. Its rather there are a few unlucky same as in the U.S.

[@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426]

I live in Mexico and feel safer here than in the US

[@karenbaird8795]

What foolish people!! Like it can’t happen to you

[@Rocketman0407]

A Trip to disneyland is more dangerous did you know?

[@danmur2797]

40 million tourists visit Mexico every year.

[@boiiifudont1368]

Lol Mexicans in the comments acting like the cartel is non existent in their country is hilarious

[@Rocketman0407]

The cartels don't target tourists. Sure some lose canons have killed some. However the chance that will bappen to you is statiscally irrelavant.

[@boiiifudont1368]

@@Rocketman0407 I don’t think that’s necessarily a good point,all in all,it shouldn’t be a social norm for gangs with little to no morals run the streets;wouldn’t you agree?

[@Funnywolffunnycats]

@@Rocketman0407but do they kill children! do they only kill ppl who messed with them! KILLERS ARE SO POOPYHEADS!!

[@history4833]

Yeah right, Italy is 100 times safer than Mexico, a few months ago when I went to Italy I almost Got pick pocketed, twice in one week

[@organizedmicrowave4414]

No place is safe for tourists. That's rule #1. The point of the video is that as long as you have planned ahead and know your typical dangers to look out for- it's better to take the risk to do the things you truly love. Wear an adjustable money bag strapped & hidden under your clothes next time for pocket items, and keep it in front. It is foolproof.

[@AlexisPlayzzz1]

mexico is a sad country almost all of its people live under the poverty line the goverment hide this from tourists

[@Rocketman0407]

Mexicans seem way happier than people from the US despite that. I have been to tons of non tourist towns and cities as well as all over the neighborhoods. At least the poor neighborhoods in Mexico people still take pride and make them as nice as they can with limited resources.

[@jeffreycollins31]

Thought this was Danny from the script 😂 🤣

[@snootyfox.indahouse]

Hell nah. No thank you.

[@michaelwhite4665]

I wouldn't ever go there

[@grizzyp1234]

Pssssttttt how about being armed

[@joeyyy771]

USA had risk as well shootings , robberies , stabbing , schools shootings I don’t see the point of this video . Why don’t you do one traveling in USA. I live in USA and it’s dangerous

[@pankajjaiswal6498]

The. US govt has issues.

[@toriAllisonP]

Soooo America 🤔😂

[@badbonzai1]

Stupid, but enjoy. Hope it's worth it.

[@sonygoup]

Advisory honest are a bunch of BS

[@5818fa1]

I will miss you.

[@jess97724]

Well goody goody for you I still wouldn't.

[@bubbaberto123]

Never happen mexico safe..ok

[@gabrielsholisticcare]

Please don’t mess up you content by adding KZbin shorts! Tell KZbin No on shorts! You content is to good for shorts!

[@XoDeathwish7]

okay trip of a lifetime across mexico. earlier u said america … definitely not mexico. something’s not adding up

[@Runkle55]

Cringe too bad the alerts didn’t pan out

[@bigfrank1010]

Ur so naive 🚔

[@StringSingh-or6qj]

As an Indian guy with a turban and a beard I rarely drive through the US let alone go to Mexico. I’ve flown to major cities and felt weird and the stares I get in slightly rural areas are not friendly. I will stay in my multicultural city in Canada. Even here away from the cities it can be an unfriendly environment. I slightly envy those who don’t have to worry about what they look like. Although these two would probably stick out in Mexico lol.

[@hihaveaniceday9386]

Lmao, they won't, mexico , believe it or not, have plenty of asian ,whites,blacks that speak Spanish, and were born and raised there, nothing new, just plain ignorance

[@MrSheckstr]

Its a real shame that so many people have chosen prejudice over natural curiosity. If you ever did come to my town during German fest i would hope two strangers could talk for hours over a spread of mutually acceptable food and drink and ask innocent questions like “why the turban and beard” and “why the leather short pants, weird felt hats with strange pins and racing dogs that look to be half ferret”

[@Rocketman0407]

You would probably be treated a lot better in Mexico. Mexicans are very respectful people. People might look a lot , but out of curiosity, not to make fun of you.

[@trinandrealewis001]

It is dangerous. Be careful. God bless. Stay safe 🙏🏾

[@AntonioRamirez-ql5fe]

So the neighborhood near you

[@felipegonzalez4149]

In 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 Mexico you don't see in the rv news crazy people killing innocent people and even little children in schools, shopping malls, churches just to name a few. I'LL more in danger walking down the street s of down town L. A , NEW YORK, OR PHILADELPHIA EVERY COUNTRY HAS SAME RISKS, NOT JUST MEXICO....

[@F16crewchiefgetsome]

The government was wrong?!?!?! Well…. Isn’t that weird….

[@geojetson9533]

U we’re lucky this time. Why do u think millions are fleeing that country??

[@heliosf2080]

because of poverty? you can put any poor country next to US and youll have them flocking there.

[@ReallyLongpig]

You see a lot of Russians there?

[@ReallyLongpig]

Don’t let their broken govt persuade you to not come…if something happens Aztecas will help! Lol

[@giabidzo6887]

Poor Americans 😢

[@daveg-Vancouver_Island]

I think they are Canadian, they have a B.C license plate.

[@Ana183]

America is the most dangerous on earth, in my view.

[@joanreyes4074]

Where are you from?

[@terryb5053]

Depends where you go. Tijuana and Juarez are dangerous. So is Baltimore, St Louis....

[@ai.newsflow]

​@@terryb5053Hmm so what is the best country in usa

[@bamboostick2913]

Until you run into the cartels lol or cross fire yeah ok karen