SelectSys Posted August 15, 2016 #26 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Here's a link to a pretty reliable Canadian source http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/puerto-vallarta-restaurant-attack-1.3721814 Late at night, restaurant closed for a "private party", and from the article I guess that is good news of a sort. It still isn't great for anyone who gets caught up in the "cross fire" associated with these types of events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted August 16, 2016 #27 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Why not? The evening activities start much later in Latin countries and 1 am is not an excessively late hour to be out at night. In most clubs, the music doesn't even start until 10pm. Heck, the traditional work day havig a mid-day siesta doesn't even end until 9:00 or 9:30. Considering I live part-time in a Latin country, I'm well aware that the fun starts later in the evening. But, most gringos, especially those on cruises, don't party on that schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SelectSys Posted August 16, 2016 #28 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) Considering I live part-time in a Latin country, I'm well aware that the fun starts later in the evening. But, most gringos, especially those on cruises, don't party on that schedule. Cruises for sure except on those rare overnight port visits. These, I would guess, are pretty rare for Mexico although they seem to be popular in European ports like Barcelona. The "good news" is that the most recent "reported" violence in PV seems to be inter-gang violence. On a personal note, a family friend owns a "Salon de los Eventos" / Banquet hall in Southeast Mexico. The parties often times don't even really start until after midnight. I would really hate to be their neighbor. Edited August 16, 2016 by SelectSys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ine Posted August 16, 2016 #29 Share Posted August 16, 2016 As mentioned this happened in Restaurant La Leche, during a private party at 1 a.m. No tourists or other uninvited guests were there. It looks drugs or gang related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SelectSys Posted August 16, 2016 #30 Share Posted August 16, 2016 The news is now reporting that one of the kidnapped people was a bodyguard of the former governor of Jalisco. This sort of confirms the obvious that the relationship between the cartels and the government is pretty close at times. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-37089528 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 16, 2016 #31 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) Was just in Paris last week for 4 days...ooops, there is terrorism there, should I have gone? Am in London right now. OMG, there is crime and has been terrorism here. Guess I shouldn't have gone! (Don't tell the billions of people here...it is crazy crowded!) Was in San Antonio, Texas 3 weeks ago...no crime there, of course. St Louis the first week of July...any crime there? Before anybody says this is a cruise board, dare I say Achille Lauro and the ship attacked off the eastern Africa coast? I would rather die enjoying life and traveling, then locked up in my house, fearing every little thing, and living like a hermit. Edited August 16, 2016 by CruiserBruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ine Posted August 16, 2016 #32 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Was just in Paris last week for 4 days...ooops, there is terrorism there, should I have gone? Am in London right now. OMG, there is crime and has been terrorism here. Guess I shouldn't have gone! (Don't tell the billions of people here...it is crazy crowded!) Was in San Antonio, Texas 3 weeks ago...no crime there, of course. St Louis the first week of July...any crime there? Before anybody says this is a cruise board, dare I say Achille Lauro and the ship attacked off the eastern Africa coast? I would rather die enjoying life and traveling, then locked up in my house, fearing every little thing, and living like a hermit. Yes you are so right. Enjoy your travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberjoys Posted August 29, 2016 #33 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Gunmen Abduct People From Upscale Puerto Vallarta Restaurant August 15th 2016 Not good. Heading there again in a few months. http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2016/08/15/gunmen-abduct-people-from-upscale-puerto-vallarta-restaurant/?cid=facebook_CBS13_CBS_Sacramento If you now research the story you will see it was two drug cartels and it was also about 2am. The only place I recommend being at 2am is in your resort or your cruise ship. We've been to PV many times - not just on cruises. We love it and we feel very safe. Head downtown to the Malecon and old town area. So much history and the harbor is beautiful. Found lots of sea glass on the beach north of there. We've traveled on the local bus and used taxis. The people there need the tourism and will treat you great if you do the same. If you can take a night time excursion to Rhythms of the Night do it!! You won't regret it! ~Joyce PS: Spent less time in Cabo but felt safe there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinSoCal Posted September 11, 2016 #34 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Do people feel equally as safe in Mazatlan? Speaking personally - yes. Love Mazatlan. Escape the scrum of the cruise terminal and just follow the blue line into town. Visit the Teatro Ángela Peralta, the Basilica, get lost in the Mercado Municipal, grab lunch at a restaurant in the Plazuela Machado... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanonthesea Posted September 12, 2016 #35 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Shootings in the tourist area yesterday. Please be safe when visiting or stay onboard. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3590846/3-slain-near-beach-troubled-Mexican-resort-Acapulco.html Seriously? Acapulco is not Puerto Vallarta or Cabo! Also, your admonition is like saying, "Shooting in Chicago, 30 people shot over the weekend. Be careful when you go to San Diego. Stay on the ship." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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