In going to tj in may and while I realize things are not what they seem sometimes I'm very worried about the border violence. Anyone who has been please ease my mind!

Just go back from TJ yesterday and never once felt unsafe or saw any type of violence.

Tijuana is no different than any big city in the USA. As long as you dont venture off into the unknown, you'll be just fine. The hospitals are in the best part of tj, and the hotels are usually gated and have guards. Medical tourism is what keeps these hotels and hospitals and Dr's in business, our safety is their upmost concern.

Tijuana is no different than any big city in the USA. As long as you dont venture off into the unknown' date=' you'll be just fine. The hospitals are in the best part of tj, and the hotels are usually gated and have guards. Medical tourism is what keeps these hotels and hospitals and Dr's in business, our safety is their upmost concern.[/quote']

Exactly! My friend that came with me couldn't believe how nice and accommodating everybody was. I told her medical tourism is big business. They want us to tell friends and send them!

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I just got back from TJ a few days ago. I went with my friend who was going to have surgery with Dr Ponce. I also went in December with my sisters for surgery. both times we had good experiences. I was not afraid at all. I walked around a couple times by myself this time, during the day of course. I didn't go out after dark, but its only because I didn't really need to. there is a door man at the INT hospital, and he locks the door and sleeps there by it at night. We also had good experiences at the border both times. and one of my sisters didn't even have her passport! I did not stay at a hotel, we stayed at a recovery house which was located out of town in a gated community. very nice! hope this helps.

Hi,

Check this site out. You should get a lot of good information from it about going to Tujuana, Mexico.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html

I would be a little careful about going there, but that is only from some of the things that I have read.

Hugs and good luck,

Suzanne

People do not take the time to read the facts. They listen to the media and we know how they are. The fact is there are about 17 violent crimes per 100,000 people, a lot less than most major cities in the U.S. We hear about the drug cartels, well, we have them here in the states too, we call them gangs. You can find trouble anywhere you go regardless of what country you are in. As long as you are not where you should not be doing what you should not be doing, you will be fine. I have found the people of Tijuana to be very friendly and they have some great places to eat, 4 ounces at a time.

I actually spend quite a bit of time in Tijuana and I agree with several posters, it is the driving habits that scare me more than anything. The good news is since I have lost my weight, I can run across the road a lot faster now.

People do not take the time to read the facts. They listen to the media and we know how they are. The fact is there are about 17 violent crimes per 100,000 people, a lot less than most major cities in the U.S. We hear about the drug cartels, well, we have them here in the states too, we call them gangs. You can find trouble anywhere you go regardless of what country you are in. As long as you are not where you should not be doing what you should not be doing, you will be fine. I have found the people of Tijuana to be very friendly and they have some great places to eat, 4 ounces at a time.

I actually spend quite a bit of time in Tijuana and I agree with several posters, it is the driving habits that scare me more than anything. The good news is since I have lost my weight, I can run across the road a lot faster now.

LOL and you really do have to RUN across the road, because they aren't stopping.... heck, half the time there aren't even lines on the roads! The traffic circles in downtown TJ are a terrifying place! LOL

I am so glad that you all posted here. I made sure to read everyone's comments. Your comments make me feel so much better about going alone in May. Thanks so much for taking the time out to give your opinion.

This info makes me feel much better! I'm scheduled with Dr Rodriguez on April 3 and I'm going alone so I find comfort in reading all this.

this is so funny hearing about their driving. I'm here now and I get a good laugh at how they drive. it's very entertaining.

LOL.. The drving is crazy! My daughter is a NASCAR driver and she says it's safer on the track then in MX. But the area is safe from violence... We're going back next fall, love it!