cupcake45
2/21/2011 15:31 EST
Would like to try living in Mexico in a couple of years, but I have lots of questions. The most important one lately is where are the safer places to visit to scout out places to live?
We see stories about drug related violence in places along the US/Mexico border as well as Acapulco and recently Santiago near Monterey. We (my wife and I) had thought of places like San Miguelle de Allende, Lake Chapala or Coastal areas.
In terms of safety only, what recommendations do you have? I will probably pester you all with more questions later, but thought we should put safety first.
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tequistom
2/21/2011 19:25 EST
Hola Cupcake......Mexico is like any other country when it comes to safety. The larger cities have more people thus more crime. The violence you hear about is mostly drug related; the average person doesn't even know it's going on.
I live in a small colonial town called Tequisquiapan, in the state of Queretaro. There is virtually no crime here. One thing one ought to remember...this is a poor country, with many unemployed men looking for ways to make a peso or two. If you have beautiful, expensive jewelry leave it in you home. If you flaunt your wealth someone will feel entitles to a portion of it. Use common sense...
Most homes in my area are the old fashioned walled compounds with iron gates and windows..a throwback from the Spanish rule days. I live in a very simple second floor walkup with iron gate on the street and massive deadbolt lock on the apartment door. All balconies (four in all) have iron barred doors that would keep out any intruder who might scale the wall to our floor. We feel very safe here. You would love this little town I feel sure.
TEQUISTOM
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Mac539
3/9/2011 17:01 EST
Mexico is changing rapidly in regards to safety. I would live in larger cities where it is easy to blend in. In small towns you stick out like a sore thumb.
I built a store in Poblado 20, Cardenas, in the state of Tabasco. Everything was fine the first year. Now the cartel is moving in. It has become very dangerous from a kidnapping standpoint and we are leaving. I am going to Ciudad del Carmen.
In the small poblados and countryside, there are no police. There is no one to report a crime to. And if there are police, no one to solve it. And the Mexican government is there own worst enemies. By preventing their citizens from having firearms, they insure that there is crime. No one can defend themselves.
Tim
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Mirto
3/28/2011 15:58 EST
Hello. I am living in a small pueblo on Lake Zirahuen in Michoacan. It is near Patzcuaro. I find the US more violent than Mexico. The people are charming and I do stand out being Nordic looking and tall. However, I am an artist and this is the most beautiful place I've lived. People know me and know that I am not rich. In my 2 years in Mexico have not witnessed any violence, and always rent from locals. Families are most important here. There are other English here, but I never see them. I ride the local bus and it is rare to find an English speaker, my Spanish used to be fluent, not anymore.
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20andOut
3/30/2011 23:09 EST
Cupcake45......
I have considered moving to Mexico as well. I have done some extensive research and found that Merida, Mexico is apparently a safe place to consider. I will be visiting late may. One caution though....if your looking to rent, I have experienced they charge foreigners more than locals. If you are with someone that speaks spanish that would be a plus in case your not familiar with spanish.
Hope this helps.
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