Best Places In The World To Retire

Mexico as a whole has an image problem when it comes to crime - and it is undeniable that there have been international headline-making incidents in the past few years.

 

However, it is important to remember that the crime rate in Mexico varies widely depending on where you are.  It also depends on what is meant by "crime rate" - violent crimes are the ones that capture the most attention, but the overall crime rate statistics also include things...

Mexico as a whole has an image problem when it comes to crime - and it is undeniable that there have been international headline-making incidents in the past few years.

 

However, it is important to remember that the crime rate in Mexico varies widely depending on where you are.  It also depends on what is meant by "crime rate" - violent crimes are the ones that capture the most attention, but the overall crime rate statistics also include things like theft, fraud, and other non-violent crimes.  It is also important to remember that a significant percentage of violent crime is drug-related.  Anyone planning to travel through Mexico, especially if they are driving, should consult Embassy websites for updates on the security situation as it relates to areas where drug-related crimes are common, or where travel on secondary roads is not recommended. 

 

Speaking only about Mexico City, there are definitely areas that are notorious for criminal activity - as is the case in any large city.  And, just as you would in New York, Philadelphia, or Washington DC, you should be cautious about visiting those areas.  And, as in any large city, you should take care when using public transportation to avoid becoming the victim of a pickpocket.  You should also try not to flaunt wealth - this is common sense regardless of what city or country you are in.

 

Generally speaking, however, you can feel safe in most areas of Mexico City, where violent crime rates are often well below those of major American cities.  

 

(Patio for a family with small children in the midst of high rises in Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico, pictured.)

 

We don’t have bike lanes in Pedasi, but you could use your bike to go to the beach, downtown, to do errands, etc.  

Illegal drug trafficking is a big problem worldwide, in every country in Europe, and unfortunately Portugal is not an exception. There are 73 drug treatment centers in 14 of Portugal's 18 districts, including the Algarve. The number of newly diagnosed HIV cases among drug users has decreased recently to 13.4 cases per million, but that is still more than 4 times higher than the European average of 2.85 cases p/m. These are unfortunate facts and statistics of 21st century life in...

Illegal drug trafficking is a big problem worldwide, in every country in Europe, and unfortunately Portugal is not an exception. There are 73 drug treatment centers in 14 of Portugal's 18 districts, including the Algarve. The number of newly diagnosed HIV cases among drug users has decreased recently to 13.4 cases per million, but that is still more than 4 times higher than the European average of 2.85 cases p/m. These are unfortunate facts and statistics of 21st century life in Portugal.

 

(Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Algarve, Portugal, pictured.)

Spanish is Nicaragua's official language. However, specially in cities like San Juan del Sur, as a tourist destination, you won't have any problems getting around if you don't speak Spanish since you will find a lot of people who speak English as a second language. Anyway, this is a great opportunity to learn a new language and locals will always be willing to help you learn new words in Spanish.

Spanish is Nicaragua's official language. However, specially in cities like San Juan del Sur, as a tourist destination, you won't have any problems getting around if you don't speak Spanish since you will find a lot of people who speak English as a second language. Anyway, this is a great opportunity to learn a new language and locals will always be willing to help you learn new words in Spanish.