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 04/08/2008 05:37:21 PM · #1
I'm visiting Mexico City in the next week or two and will be commuting back and forth each week for about a month. In the evening I want to get out and shoot. I may even stay one weekend to take photographs.

What is the local attitude of "tourists" walking around Mexico City with nice DSLRs--is it generally safe? Of course, as much as I travel, I would follow all common-sense rules that I follow in any large city that I visit. I was wondering where the "less safe" areas are that could be potential photo ops. That way, I just wouldn't waste my time. Where are some good photo op safe areas?

Am I being too paranoid? :-(
 04/14/2008 11:39:01 AM · #2
bump.

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 04/23/2008 12:03:42 PM · #3
Well, I've been here a three days and so far, so good. I haven't had a chance to take any photographs yet (been working quite a bit). I plan to go out this weekend and capture some images.

Now that there is a Sepia challenge, I'm thinking some Mexico City/Aztec architecture would be a good subject for Sepia.

At any rate, for those who have a couple of minutes a day can check out my daily blog.

My plan is to make an entry into it daily (or as close to daily as I can). I've already written for each of my three days here. So, please give it a daily look! :-)
 04/23/2008 12:40:00 PM · #4
What not to do -> get arrested...
 04/23/2008 01:01:09 PM · #5
If you stick to the tourist areas you should be ok. I am not from Mexico City so probably would be asking the same questions as you did. Now that you are there ask the people you are working with.
 04/23/2008 01:08:54 PM · #6
Originally posted by Beagleboy:
What not to do -> get arrested...

I think that would be worse than getting mugged. :-(

Originally posted by Valdo:
If you stick to the tourist areas you should be ok. I am not from Mexico City so probably would be asking the same questions as you did. Now that you are there ask the people you are working with.

Yes, I have and have received some very good suggestions.

I'll be here two weeks, fly home for a few days, and then return for two more weeks. So, I'll have at least two weekends here, if not three.

So far my biggest mistake is to not have a smaller, less conspicuous backpack or shoulder bag to carry my gear. I have the Tamrac Adventure 9 and while it is less conspicuous than other camera backpacks, a smaller (non-camera) bag would work for daily excursions, in my opinion. So, at the first chance I get to buy a local, inexpensive bag, I will.

Message edited by author 2008-04-23 13:09:50.
 04/23/2008 01:10:20 PM · #7
Don't drink the water.

Someone had to say it!
 04/23/2008 01:16:15 PM · #8
Originally posted by scarbrd:
Don't drink the water.

Someone had to say it!
or eat the food, or go out at night or day. Only safe thing to do is to have a beer!

ETA: On a serious note he is right don't drink the water unless it says so in your hotel. After two years in Europe I still ask people if I can drink the water and get funny looks every time.

I gave your blog a look and it is quite funny, I am really looking forward to reading new adventures.

Message edited by author 2008-04-23 13:20:47.
 04/23/2008 02:48:34 PM · #9
Originally posted by Valdo:
I gave your blog a look and it is quite funny, I am really looking forward to reading new adventures.

Thanks, Ivan. So far, I've been updating that blog daily.

I have bought plenty of water here already. Since hardly anyone drinks tap water, the stores sell 1.5L bottles, a very common size.

04/23/2008 03:03:08 PM · #10
well, I would tell you be carefull with you camera, if you are carring it, do not put it to your side, because it will be very easy for thiefs to take it away from you, if you hang it from the strap infront of you, it will make it a little bit more difficult for them. stay aways from dark streets, with few people. and be carefull not just with the water, but also, food, the way the prepare there it's different from what you eat at the Mexican restaurants here in the US, the standars are way different.

I hope this helps. =)
 04/24/2008 12:01:36 PM · #11
Hey forgot to mention! If during one of those weeks you are feeling daring :) ask your buddies to take you to a restaurant which serves food from the South of Mexico. I will try to remember the name of the restaurant I like.

It is the most delicious and spectacular food I've ever tasted. WARNING: when I say spectacular it means that it is different and very indigenous, not necessarily spicy hot, but certainly special in terms of ingredients (not hard to the stomach though I promise). TIP: Try first, ask what it is later you won't regret it. If that doesn't work you will still have many things from the menu to order from. Try the soups (creamy), and some really good starters.

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