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[jshitabata]

Hi, I am new to travel pod. I am interested in getting some tips and help on Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
I will be going on a trip sponsored by an insurance company and have been getting such negative comments about going to Mexico at this time. Please tell me what you all think and if you have any good advice for myself and my husband.

We have also signed up for a canopy tour which I was so excited about but now I am having second thoughts.

Help!

[starlagurl]

First off, welcome to the forums! I hope you find some help here..

Well, I just searched through some blogs and it looked like a fun time

http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entri...92020/tpod.html

http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entri...19000/tpod.html

http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entri...21080/tpod.html

What exactly is the canopy tour? Is it a zipline thing?

[jshitabata]

yes, it is a zip line tour. Thanks for all the information. We are 69 and 74. I think we can do this.

[starlagurl]

I think you can do it too!

You don't have to be TOO fit to do a zipline tour...there is a little bit of climbing up ladders and managing large carabiners, but that's all.

[huckabmm]

I will be going on a trip sponsored by an insurance company and have been getting such negative comments about going to Mexico at this time.

I've heard similar things. My friends even went so far as to cancel a spring break trip to Mexico because of the recent violence. The US State Department put out a warning, but honestly if you are smart, and don't got out alone at night, you should be fine. My gut tells me that tourists are probably safe because the locals see them as bringing money to the area.

I did a canopy tour in Belize a couple of years ago and it was totally worth it! I'd recommend it to anyone!

Have a fun, and safe, trip!