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Can anyone tell me if the protests in Mexico City and Oaxaca are causing massive problems for tourists? thanks
Travel Tips
Mexico City - Most protests have been pacific, the only inconvenience you will have (if moving around using taxis) is the traffic all day long (specially around Reforma avenue). Though many tourists enjoy walking down Reforma and seeing the crazy and lazy people who "protest" (they actually just do nothing all day long)
Oaxaca - Violent protests have been held, most government buildings have been taken, tourists have to go through several checkpoints to get downtown. The protest organizers have just announced they would close highways and the airport leading to Oaxaca, so food may become scarce in a few weeks/days if they do so. I would not recommend visiting Oaxaca at this time, try visiting Puebla (only 1:30hr from Mexico City), it's downtown is considered a world heritage. |
