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[โ€“] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Does this depend on the region you live in? I get the impression border areas are less safe.

[โ€“] blahsay@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Also depends on how gringo you look. Gringos are largely seen as money pinatas.

[โ€“] mdurell@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Basically I'm a soft, doughy ATM.

[โ€“] blahsay@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Hah pretty much. Though the doughy part is optional ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘

[โ€“] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

There are hot zones, yes. Border zones are less safe, Michoacan (minis the capital) are not a good place to visit either. Celaya as a city should be avoided, but the Rest of Mexico can be reasonably safe, especially the tourist areas.

Mind you, I've visited Celaya (and Michoacan) countless times and I've seen some shit, but I never really was worried for my safety. Stay in the main roads, tourist areas, you'll be fine.