We have been here three years and my sister for five. Our feeling is that
San Miguel is one of the safest spots we could ever be. There is a higher
incidence of break-ins here than in our previous home in wealthy No.
Calif, (computers and TVs are the main target), but as guns are against the law
here and therefore much less prevalent than in the USA, if my home is
going to be burgled, I would rather be burgled here!
As far as personal safety is concerned, the same precautions you would take
in the USA apply here. My maid told me there are a few areas in town that
are not as safe, but why go there? We take a taxi at night instead of
walking dark streets. The USA press loves trashing Mexico, which is damaging
to the tourist economy and really makes those of us living here very angry
at the injustice. But happy news never sells newspapers. The bright side
is that if Americans knew how wonderful it is here, they would move here
in droves and destroy the current tranquility. S..t happens everywhere,
even here, so if you want to live a 100% safe life, lock yourself in a
concrete bunker in an earthquake-free zone.
Carol
