San Carlos driving ??
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SBP Studios
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I was there last August and again in Febuary.
The people there are always friendly and helpful. The tourist areas of Mexico are well patrolled and monitored. My wife and I were also in Cabo San Lucas in May. Things can happen anywhere but Mexico doesn't seem to be a serious hot spot these days.
Go Enjoy!
The people there are always friendly and helpful. The tourist areas of Mexico are well patrolled and monitored. My wife and I were also in Cabo San Lucas in May. Things can happen anywhere but Mexico doesn't seem to be a serious hot spot these days.
Go Enjoy!
Pearldiver07
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I regularly travel to the area on business (to Hermosillo) and have gone down to San Carlos regularly.
In terms of safety, I wouldn't worry as long as you're not trying to explore the "seamier" sides of the area (not that I even know of one in San Carlos). In fact, once you're past the border area, you'll find that most Mexicans will be very couteous if you are so with them. It doesn't hurt to know the basic polite phrases in Spanish either.
Now with that said, I ALWAYS get out and watch when they pump gas to ensure you get the amount you are paying for. A Mexican friend of mine assured me that he does too, that it's not just a tourist thing.
I hope to be there next month diving with one of the Arizona shops while I'm down on a business trip.
Hope that this helped.
In terms of safety, I wouldn't worry as long as you're not trying to explore the "seamier" sides of the area (not that I even know of one in San Carlos). In fact, once you're past the border area, you'll find that most Mexicans will be very couteous if you are so with them. It doesn't hurt to know the basic polite phrases in Spanish either.
Now with that said, I ALWAYS get out and watch when they pump gas to ensure you get the amount you are paying for. A Mexican friend of mine assured me that he does too, that it's not just a tourist thing.
I hope to be there next month diving with one of the Arizona shops while I'm down on a business trip.
Hope that this helped.
I've drove down many times and have never had a problem. If you go to http://www.desertdivers.com/ there is plenty of info. Maps, directions, hotels, divesites, etc...
I've even drove it at night with no problems. Some roads are a little narrow and Hermosillo can get a little confusing, but San Carlos is a fun local place to go to.
enjoy
Craig
I've even drove it at night with no problems. Some roads are a little narrow and Hermosillo can get a little confusing, but San Carlos is a fun local place to go to.
enjoy
Craig
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