Mexico, locations off the beaten path?
My trip is taking me through Mexico starting in October (from the USA). I've been reading the various threads on Mexico & safety, but would like some feedback related to my own style of travel I haven't found answers to yet. I have no clue of my route through Mexico yet, but some of the locations that are likely are the Copper Canyon area, Palenque, Chichen Itza, and possibly Mexico City.
I have the typical list of famous locations I want to visit, but between them I tend to wander more or less randomly and mostly away from big cities. Is it safe to explore interesting looking side roads (paved and dirt)? Or should I ask around first?
I've been camping almost every night through the USA and Canada. I don't expect to camp quite so often through Mexico, but expect I will still do so a good portion of the time. Are official campgrounds typically safe? I get the impression wild camping is mostly not a good idea, is this true? I don't wild/stealth camp often, but it has come up in the past...
Any other tips/suggestions would be appreciated (but yes I am reading all the threads I can find on the subject).
Thanks,
David
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