But I was reading some cruise news this morning and I stumbled upon a report stating that three major cruise lines have pulled out of visiting the country due to high levels of crime and drug related incidents in Chihuahua, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, including in and around the border areas of Ciudad Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa and in Tampico!
Most tourists visit Cancun which is where the violence is not around but the foreign office is saying to stay alert in tourist areas also. Especially on public transport and when dealing with real or purported policemen. As always when you go away, take care with exchanging or withdrawing money. Avoid ATMs when they are being refilled, as there has been an increase in the number of armed robberies during these transactions. You are advised to limit the amount of cash or credit/debit cards you carry with you, given the risk of theft and/or express kidnapping.
I know when reading these reports it does put the heebbie jeebies up you but just take care if you are visiting. And if you were due to cruise into Mexico, it’s probably for the best you stay away from the place at the minute and enjoy the other destinations the cruise lines have organised!
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