Common sense
I am currently in Mexico and have been for six weeks and haven't had any problems. Sure there are some places to be avoided which is the same in any country, for instance I wouldn't be hanging around in Juarez or TJ. My experience with mexico and the people has been fantastic, Mexicans are very friendly and helpful. I wouldn't believe all the sensationalised garbage you hear while in the USA. Everyone you talk to has a horror story that they have heard from a friends sisters aunties brother that they have never met that has never been to Mexico. The American media has a lot to answer for as well, they never report on all the good things that happen in mexico of which there are many as this doesn't sell news papers. Choose your route according to what you want to see and exercise the same degree of caution as you would while travelling to any foreign country with one added exception, NEVER travel at night.
Have fun and enjoy,
Charlie
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