Tips on how to be safe in Tijuana?

[Sandyryan 2]

Wondering if anyone has advice on how to stay safe while in Tijuana. Thanks!

[shizwiz 197]

@@Sandyryan I am filing my travel plans with the US Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which you can do online once everything is booked and planned. I know it is probably going overboard, but I am a meticulous planner when I travel. And hey, better safe than sorry. Here is the link:

https://step.state.gov/step/

I am also going to download the MagicJack app (another poster suggested that in one of my other posts she is a GENIUS!) so I can stay in touch with my family and friends and be in communication with them daily- or as much as I want.

Other than that, I plan on not going out and about alone (A Lighter Me has escorts, so that is a big plus!).

Also, remember to pack a small, cross body purse. I went to NYC this summer and brought a big tote. The tote was handy for the airport travel portion of the trip, but when I was walking around with just my wallet and phone in it while sightseeing, I was nervous because someone could have easily dipped their arm in and stolen my suff. Heh heh...live and learn!

Safe travels!

Edited December 2, 2014 by shizwiz

[shizwiz 197]

Also, just to throw it in there, it really helps me when I have all of my plans in one place on my person. I usually print out my flight itinerary, car rental (if I have one), hotel confirmation and any other confirmation documents. I also look up local taxi phone numbers and other helpful phone numbers and have them on a sheet. Then, I put it all in a brightly colored folder and stick it in my carry-on. I cannot tell you how many times having my confirmation had been handy when dealing with a hotel losing my reservation or any other snafu.

I also just downloaded TripIt which is a free itinerary app on my phone and it keeps all that stuff electronically as well. I just started using it on my most recent trip last week and it was nice! I didn't have to use my paper folder once. It stores all hotel, car and other confirmations right on my phone- so I will not have to pull out my red file folder anymore

[LezzieLez 180]

I wore a hoodie with a zip pocket when I traveled - I had my passport, phone, and id in there. I also photo-copied everything and put it in my carry-on bag.

Honestly, I wasn't too worried for my safety. I didn't leave the hotel other than going to and from the airport and hospital. I know things are going on in Mexico but things go on here as well. There wasn't any point in the trip where I felt my safety was at risk.

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

@@Sandyryan

Tijuana is very safe. You shouldn't have anything to worry about. On top of that you will not be sight seeing. The most you would leave the hospital/clinic for is that some coordinators will take patients shopping. That's about it. Otherwise you won't be leaving the building until it's actually time to leave.