akwitham72 72 Posted September 30, 2012 I just got my surgery date with dr. Ponce de leon in TJ for Dec. 17. I am really nervous about crossing the border and being safe in TJ with all of the drug issues going on. am I safe and what is it like as I have never been across a border or to Mexico. I do want to spend the next three months freaking out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted September 30, 2012 There are no "drugs issues" going on in Tijuana. It is a town like any other. Be open to new experiences and an open mind. You will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akwitham72 72 Posted September 30, 2012 Thank you for the thoughts. I am just overly nervous and want to also keep my husband and family at ease. My dad is a big news watcher and freaked out about things happening in border towns. I know I will be ok. Right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mkb805 2 Posted September 30, 2012 TJ is right near the border. You will be fine. Just dont go far into Mexico though, the deeper into Mexico the more problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prettysleeved1 173 Posted September 30, 2012 There's nerves and then there's intuition. Figure out which one you're experiencing and govern yourself accordingly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Tijuana 1 Posted October 2, 2012 If it will make you feel any better about your visit, you're welcome to read our blog, http://realtijuana.blogspot.com/. We started it in 2009 specifically for people like you. There's really no reason to worry about drugs, violence, or even the unknown. Just make sure you have enough free time to do touristy things while you're here. Visit Pasaje Gómez and Pasaje Rodríguez. Go to the Mercado Hidalgo and the Centro Cultural. Those sorts of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cinders 56 Posted October 2, 2012 Just got back & you have nothing to worry about. I travelled from Canada, into the US and then to MX. I was picked up from the San Diego airport & driven to MX to my hotel. The hotel was great & if you are too nervous, you can just hang out in your room till its time to go to the hospital. I had 2 days in the hospital then was returned to the hotel for a day. We went shopping with my coordinator to a little market not far from the hotel & everything was fine. They have been working on the image of Tijuana for the past 7 years & trying to get their tourism jump started again so as said above , go with an open mind, enjoy a little of the culture & you will be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
