Who has been to Mexico lately? thoughts

[Ogre]

Originally Posted by e-man67

I am looking to take my family on vacation to the Cancun area (a little south of) and stay in a resort...we were also going to go to the Playa Del Carmen to shop (and I want to go to LCDH) and see the Maya Ruins (Chitzen Itza)...we have made reservations. I am a bit concerned because I keep hearing of all the corruption, violent crimes, and kidnappings there (because I am taking 2 small children)...I want to hear from people that have been there recently what they thought. I have never been to Mexico...

The majority of the crime is happening in the "Border" towns. I was in Cozumel 2 months ago and had no problems. I believe if you are in the tourist areas and staying at a resort you should be fine. I would not hesitate to take a vacation in central or south Mexico!!! Just my If you can, find out what state in Mexico you are staying in and do a Google search for crime rates there.

[e-man67]

We are going to Barceló Maya Colonial Beach located in Xpu-Ha...guess that isn't Cancun.

[VTDragon]

We are leaving Saturday for Playa Del Carmen and will be staying at the Iberostar Tucan. We were there a few years ago and had a great time. The resort is actually in Playacar.. which is a gated resort area a five minute taxi ride from Playa Del Carmen. We will be traveling with my 29 year old daughter and I really have no qualms about that area.