How dangerous is TJ during the day?

[??????]

I felt like talking to the cop inside HK but then I thought maybe not. I do make some new friends just about every time I'm down there. At least it doesn't make me feel I'm totally alone and a target.

 

[Abdel]

Last time I was in AB, there was a uniformed TJ cop standing near the exit. I asked him if he wanted a drink so I bought him an energy drink. He gave me a thumbs up (hopefully that's a positive thing, not an up your ass sorta gesture, LOL). Anyway, never hurts to be polite, Karma and all.

 

[Wasgij]

Yeah, hindsight is always 20-20. Shoulda, coulda, woulda, but live and learn. Now when I visit TJ, I hide my passport card and my wad of cash on my body where it isn't too easy to find, and keep some ones and fives, and a throwaway ID in a throwaway wallet in my back pocket as bait.

Interestingly enough, years after this incident, I was arrested by a legitimate uniformed cop and taken to jail. Ordered a beer, quaffed it, forget I didn't have any money left in my pocket. After some hours of sobering up at the jail, I pulled a 50 out my secret place, paid my fine and headed back to the zona for more of the same.

 

[Jushkie]

I reply in Dutch to the beggars/peddlers. It works like ant spray.


...So I love how people always say how dangerous foriegn countries that they have never visited are

There are shitty parts and safe parts of any city in any country. Walking alone and drunk down a dark alley late at night wouldn't be a good idea in any part of the world. Enjoying a few drinks and/or ladies with friends in a heavily populated, well-lit, popular location is just fine.

 

[Balu]

One time I was looking for my buddy in La Zona because we went our seperate ways. He got a session from a sg and I got a session from a HK girl. Whenever guys approached me for something I said I was looking for my buddies. Ever since then it has stuck whether I'm alone or not.

 

[Just To Me]

One thing I always say when anyone approaches me and offers what ever I'm not interested in is that I'm with a group of 5 friends that brought me there. I use this line with pushy ass girls that say to go upstairs with them. I say to them that my group is next door and will be coming in shortly to where I'm at.

 

[Martin the baby]

Prostitution is classified as a permissible crime in Mexico. Next time just stay in "La zona de tolerancia" and you will be fine. I believe there is even a police station with girls right across the street from it.

 

[Ade494]

I'm Latino. Mexican-American to be exact. I know both languages equally, have no tattoos, always sober in TJ, so yes I could blend in easily. When I go down to TJ probably the most expensive thing I'm wearing might be my shoes. I try to dirty them to be honest if they look clean. I think you just had bad luck and because you're white they might think you are loaded. I'm just trying to be honest.

The funny part is that on my way back to the states while I was standing in the line La Marina showed up with a dog. It was like 4-5 Mexican Marines. Anyways they came my way and the white guy who I was talking to quickly distanced himself from me. Do I look like a thug or drug dealer? According to the chicas I don't just a "pirujo"/"male whore." Anyways nothing happened.

 

[zenjanthropus]

The only time I ever got in trouble in TJ because I urinated in the street(my fault) the cops told me they were going to take me to the judge. Actually, I don't remember if it was the cops or a local in the van who told me that. Anyways is a good idea to demand to see the judge like you said. And isn't routine to take you to see the judge whenever you get in trouble with the law in Mexico?

 

[HexagonalZebra]

That sucks. They don't have Municipal police working undercover...they are not allowed to as a matter of fact. Good scam though....I would have asked them whey didn't they bust the bar? Always ask to see a judge when you know you are right...that ends the deal as I have done it a few dozen times.

 

[Janet S]

I got hassled by the cops pretty bad when I was in Tj just walking around site seeing. I was wearing a tee-shirt and jeans, no watch or chains or anything of value. No tattos, just sober and white. So I guess my question is: Was that just my luck of the draw or perhaps, are you of Spanish origin and maybe blended in better than I would in Mexico?-Thanks, GT2

 

[robbinhood]

That must have been a nightmare. I didn't see many TJ cops. I don't know if that's good or bad. I don't know how some of you guys would prefer it. I saw one in HK but they're always going inside the clubs. TJ cops have never hassled me. I don't think they've even made eye contact with me.

 

[louisa]

I think you are right that everyone that goes to TJ and comes back might go home and say 'this is dangerous?'

I don't know what you mean with HK sucks. Perhaps you can elaborate. But from what I saw it was very encouraging. At one point chicas outnumbered mongers. And more chicas showed up from 3-4pm. The atmosphere was like a night except without standing room only. I think I might show up earlier and skip the nights. Any other clubs you can recommend during daytime or any time?

 

[Johanna C]

What about the TJ cops? Yrs ago, 2 guys stopped me as I exited a hotel near the old Bambi Club, the BG exited ahead of me. They were in street clothes and an unmarked car with a police scanner. Told me prostitution is illegal and I would have to pay a $350 fine or go to jail. They took my ID but didn't pat me down or cuff me. Drove around TJ for a bit and I told them all I had was $100 or so, and after about an hour, they took that and dropped me off at the border. Told me don't come back as they had my name. About 6 months later, I hooked up with the same BG and told her about my adventure. She took me in her car to her apt and gave me a freebie. I did tip her though.

 

[TokioHotelFan13]

Generally most people that have "heard" about Tijuana go home laughing about the dangers. You can get in trouble anywhere, but if you take a taxi to Zona Norte and back you will feel safe. HK sucks, but they do have daytime business.

 

[Moonlightheaven]

Man I felt such at ease on my last trip(during the day). I felt very comfortable and I was alone the whole time. The cab driver told me he was very dissapointed tourists were not heading to TJ anymore because of what they saw in the news.

Guys let me take this opportunity to encourage you to head to La Coahuila. If you've thought about going but maybe you are having second thoughts, I say go for it. Chicas want our dollars and we want some pussy. Win-win.

 

[geekan]

[QUOTE=darshman;851366]I agree that mongers shouldn't dress to impress in TJ. The answer to your question is that some mongers want to impress "their girl." This is unnecessary. The only way you impress them is with your Dolares.[/QUOTE]

OR YOUR DICK !!!

 

[stymie]

I agree that mongers shouldn't dress to impress in TJ. The answer to your question is that some mongers want to impress "their girl." This is unnecessary. The only way you impress them is with your Dolares.

 

[DAR]

Is part of the RUSH !!!! Especially if you are Solomente' !!!

 

[Betty]

I don't find TJ to be dangerous. I do panick more before heading down there than when I'm actually there but that's because anything can happen.

If you are afraid you might consider putting on your worst clothes. I do it all the time. Most of the times when I'm walking through Revolucion as I'm heading to La Coahuila the guys standing outside the clubs trying to get people inside leave me alone because they think I have no money. I have no problem with this. At least I get no interruptions on my way to fun time. I feel that mongers make huge mistakes by putting on some of their better clothes when making their trips to La Coahuila. Who are they trying to impress? Is just a recipe for disaster.