Travel in Mexico

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Beaver

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I plan on vacationing in Mexico very soon. Any comments on what to bring or not to bring. I prefer folders, my edc's include both tatical and slip joints.

Jay
 
You can pick up cheapo knives EVERYWHERE there. Don't bother taking anything.
 
Slipjoints, SAKs and multitools are OK in urban environments, if you are going to use public transportation or buses to travel between cities, I advise you to carry only these kind of blades on your person and keep any larger tool in your luggage to avoid further inquiries from security personnel.

Folders that don't look too "scary" won't cause trouble unless you are bragging or flipping the blade in public places. Try to stay below 3 inches long, that's not a legal statement since there is no clear law about blade length, but it's a good "subjective" rule.

Of course it all depends on the place you are visiting, in rural locations and small cities associated with farming, cattle or agriculture you'll see a lot of belt pouches, many people carry buck-like folding knives and no one will give you a second glance if you use a slightly bigger folder. Where are you going exactly?

I hope you'll enjoy your visit to my country.


Jaime Orozco.
 
stevekt said:
I limit myself to inexpensive simple knives like a SAK when traveling.
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I agree with Steve. SAKs are so common that they're completely non-threatening, plus they're so cheap that you're not going to cry if it's confiscated or stolen.

Gordon
 
i would be carefull in mexico, some towns bar the carry of any knives ie nuevo laredo is one i am positive. kinda funny when folks are selling them everywhere but it is against the law and posted on the bridge when ya cross over.

i think in some towns tourist are targeted by the mex police for fines/etc so be carefull ie again nuevo laredo, also more likely in border towns vs in the interior.

nothing against nuevo laredo go quite often just gotta watch out for stuff, ya aint in the US. also lotsa kidnappings in NL right now, they fired the entire municipal police force a while back, they went back on duty this week, outta 600+ officers only 200 didnt have warrants out, were'nt on drugs, etc, lotsa my buds in NL thought the mex police were the ones doing the kidnapping lol.

again be carefull its not the US and ya have zero rights there, not 1, nada. also ya are held untill your trial comes up, no bail/etc, be very carefull in mexico with any kind of weapons.
 
If I were to travel in Mexico right now, especially in Nuevo Laredo, An armored car with serious anti personnel capability and big gas tanks would seem like the best thing to bring :eek:
 
Beaver, you don't mention how you are going to travel in Mexico, but I thought I would pass along some advice from family members who have traveled in Mexico and some of whom are married to people from there.

If you are driving to Mexico, do so in a rental car, not your personal vehicle. Besides car theives, it is not to uncommon for mexican police themselves to stop Americans driving decent cars and "confiscate" the vehicle for themselves.
 
fudo said:
If I were to travel in Mexico right now, especially in Nuevo Laredo, An armored car with serious anti personnel capability and big gas tanks would seem like the best thing to bring :eek:
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didja hear about the 2 groups fighting at a stash house in NL, they shot the house with AKs, M16s and a RPG-7!!! no kidding they had a rocket launcher and used it, within a few miles of the border, unbelievable!!
 
Indeed there are a lot of problems in most of our border cities, even I have rejected better job offers that required me to live in Ciudad Juárez, another city sadly infamous because of crime.

But México is a large country, there are many other beautiful places to visit where visitors are welcome: from beaches to colonial cities and many other places that doesn't require body armor.


Jaime Orozco.
 
Orozcov said:
Indeed there are a lot of problems in most of our border cities, even I have rejected better job offers that required me to live in Ciudad Juárez, another city sadly infamous because of crime.

But México is a large country, there are many other beautiful places to visit where visitors are welcome: from beaches to colonial cities and many other places that doesn't require body armor.


Jaime Orozco.
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Ya lo creo. Don't judge Mexico by the border cities--you can't. It is a big, beautiful country filled with some of the most hospitable people you will ever meet in your life. And the more Spanish you speak, the more doors will be opened for you. And no, they won't laugh at your attempts to do it. As far as the knives go, keep it small and simple and out of sight. If you are searched by the police, and that could happen ( but mostly in the border areas) they may take the knife. Let them.
 
This information is no doubt redundant because I travelled through Mexico in 1987 and much as probably changed. Knives? SAK, Leatherman etc. If you take a tactical - make it a small one (after checking legality). Spyderco Salt1, delica or Natve etc. The same applies to travelling anywhere nowdays.

Now to more important matters; Women? Guadalajara still ranks in my mind as a place with the most beautifull women in the world.

It's a special place Mexico - passionate people full wisdom and tales of the mystical side of life. Stark and harsh in some places and lush in others. Gotta get back some day...
 
Ming65 said:
Now to more important matters; Women?
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I would give the same advice for women and knives during travel. Stick to inexpensive, non-threatening women that you would not mind losing.
 
stevekt said:
I would give the same advice for women and knives during travel. Stick to inexpensive, non-threatening women that you would not mind losing.
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:D ....after checking for legality first....
 
Orozcov said:
Indeed there are a lot of problems in most of our border cities, even I have rejected better job offers that required me to live in Ciudad Juárez, another city sadly infamous because of crime.

But México is a large country, there are many other beautiful places to visit where visitors are welcome: from beaches to colonial cities and many other places that doesn't require body armor.


Jaime Orozco.
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With kidnapping turning into a national sport, and the extreme likelihood of being the one jailed for ransom if you do violence in the name of self-defence, if you're going to Mexico right now, don't get too far off the beaten path, especially at night. :eek:
 
I have been to Mexico twice, it's a really nice country! I have also lived in Spain, been to Portugal, Africa, and Grand Bahama. I have carried a Victorinox Farmer to all of those places. No trouble from anyone. Actually no one even raised an eyebrow, when I used it. Just stick to something simple and non threating and you'll be Ok. Oh, I just remembered, I bought a handmade switchblade while living in Spain, but when I was moving back over here, the first thing taken at the airport was, you guessed it......the custom switchblade! I had it in luggage, it was searched and there it was! That was 14 years ago, no telling what would happen if that occurred today...... scary to think about.
 
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