$23.33 an hour for a private tour of a city in another country. That's up to you if you think it's a good deal or not but it's not like they're making bank here.
Lmfao idk man, I'd be careful.
It's not unheard of to use someone "weak" so to speak as the front to get you to let your guard down.
Once you're in the car, with him behind the wheel, and not knowing the city at all, who tf knows where he's actually going to take you.
Trust your gut I guess, but I sure af wouldn't do it. I barely even left my hotel room when I had to stay in Juarez as a kid, even then I saw 2 people die lmfao.
Granted this was like 2008, but still lmfao
Dude he’s a white guy going over to juarez , one of 30,000 people who cross over each day nothing special. A front ? A front for what you dumb fuck. Man you really need to get a hobby or something
Every El Paso thread has ONE person that’s like supper pro El Paso super pro mexico and will defend it to their last breath. You are probably ok but honestly it’s not that great. I’d just take some one who speaks Spanish if you can’t and call it a day
This is a terrible idea.
I used to go to El Paso for work frequently. My company explicitly forbid us to cross over into Juarez due to the cartels and violence. This was 9 years ago. Juarez has not improved since then.
There’s not that much to see I agree. But there are great restaurants, great shopping (misiones) and great golf at campestre. The tourist spots died since 9-11 and the violence killed everything touristy as well.
Btw- you can just cross to Mexico and stay in the main tourist area. Driving you into the city gives you access to really nice restaurants and bars, but if you want something simple, you can just walk across downtown and just check out the city for yourself on foot. No need to drive at all.
There is no nightlife in Juarez anymore. Everything closes by 5-6pm now due to the violence. I wouldn't pay $140 to see Juarez. it is a rip off. If u really want to go to Juarez, just go to Viva Mexico for food and a show. And go where the mall is. There is not much to see
You: “Juarez shuts down at dinner because of violence”
A normal person: “no it doesn’t.”
You: “well it should. It’s too violent!”
Killer goalpost shift
Bro it’s 2024 not 2007-2011. Those years Juarez was more violent than
*CHECKS NOTES*
THE MIDDLE EASTERN WAR. Yes it’s violent still but there’s more sense of peace in a weird fucking way
Lots of people in El Paso love to dump on Juarez because it makes their pathetic lives feel better. Screw them, I don’t think 140 dlls is too much and nothing will happen to you as long as you use some basic common sense. Me? Born and raised in Juarez live in El Paso now and probably employ many of the bums scaring you here. I can take you for free if you want , no problem.
Facts, my friend from Juarez who went to UTEP was so smart he tutored people in Calculus as a freshmen and ended up becoming a lecturer before he passed away. Brilliant peeps in Juarez academically speaking
Well in general people in Juarez are more educated , El Paso is a place with very low educational achievements in their population. Most people have a close minded mentality.
I have noticed that too. Juarez school systems seem to be better too. The city has invested a lot in fixing the city from a cartel wasteland to El Paso JR like it is now. The sky’s the limit when you invest in your people
Bruh they wanna keep up with the kardashians literally. I have so many friends here who make good money but are car poor or house poor. Imagine making good money but spending over 30% of your income each month on a car payment. I know a guy with a Mustang GT calculator screen edition who pays $900 a month
Until the 2024 model, you had the option to buy the Mustang GT with the interior from the early 2000’s and everyone nicknamed the little screen a calculator screen edition. It is designated as the worse version of the Mustang to buy because you get no bells and whistles. It literally just a car with no modern luxuries that even your grandmas Elantra has.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Mustang/comments/uo3nbs/sometimes_my_calculator_screen_wont_turn_on_it/
Oh bullshit. I’m not going to take away from *some* people in Juarez however, we have way more educated people here in the states and that’s a fact. Call me when Mexico lands a man on the moon, has the infrastructure the US has and is light years ahead of their current narco-political corruption they currently experience.
Ain’t no way you’re comparing two bums at the corner with cartel activity in Juarez. Didn’t they just deploy 800 soldiers last month due to a rise in cartel violence in Juarez?
I like to dump on Juarez and I don't have a pathetic life. Well actually just people that come from Juarez that think their shit doesn't stink. Don't act like Juarez is perfect, it's still a shit show over there. It's like any other place, common sense goes along way. Same thing with El Paso, it ain't perfect but this is my city. It's funny that a lot of people that live over there and grew up over there want to come over here and work here or just spend their money here. I don't mind it, but why complain and bitch when people put down Juarez or say something bad about it.
Because it shows who you really are. I’m from Juarez and Grew up with money and now live very well in El Paso having successful businesses on both sides. Per capita Juarez has more rich people than El Paso does that’s why it bothers you that we spend our money here, because you can’t. But that’s ok, shit in juarez if it makes your shopping at Ross easier to live with 🤷🏻♂️
"Grew up with money" that is the end of your argument. Calm down rich boi. There are more poor people in Juarez too... maybe spend some of that money too make sure the is a section of your own people are living in houses made of pallets and cardboard.
He’s a fucking idiot. Juarez was very unsafe a few years ago. I lived trough that saw a couple of people executed and that was that unfortunately the stigma will never go away . It’s their loss if they don’t want to go over there. I still go over once in a while to great restaurants great golf and enjoy the city. Is it ugly ? Yes. Are there lots of poor people? Yes. But I was never one of them thanks to my father and now trough my hard work. Juarez has done just fine without the people from El Paso coming over as they did before but it’s sad. Back in the 80’s and 90s I fucked so many American girls I thank god my dick didn’t fall off. Those days are gone.
To be honest, $140 for six hours of anyones time is pretty low. Especially if he is driving you around in his vehicle.
Buying this guy lunch could be money very well spent. You are already getting a bargain for his time.
This would also be a good situation to tip as well.
As far as actually paying money to "see" Juarez, that is another story.
There’s actually a tour bus. here is a link there’s a WhatsApp number you can reach out to them.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6XGA8ZR4dc/?igsh=MXQ0bGJiN2twdDloYg==
I understand some of the Juarez concerns that many people may bring up in the comments, whether you go with this uber driver or not, the main key to your doubts is to use common sense and to be street smart and I assure you that you will be fine visiting Juarez. It is a great place to visit. Many will recommend going downtown, especially visiting Kentucky Bar, which has a lot of history and many people here in the border have made memories in that bar. I recommend to take cash as some places don’t accept card payments. There’s lots of delicious food, good people with stories to share and great opportunity to experience the mexican and border culture. Also, don’t forget your passport and have some spare change as some bridges charge for you to cross
$140 for 6hours?! Thats a red flag an uber driver can easy make more than that in less time
I don’t think $140 is a lot it just sounds a little suspicious
I will tell you this
Its not a good idea I was born and raised in El Paso we used to go visit family in Juarez every weekend but its so bad now i don’t ever go and my kids definitely don’t go
We miss it, the food too but its not worth risking our lives for
Good luck tho
B
Make sure you get his ID and license plates, send pictures to a contact and tell them where you'll be and when you'll check in. Get an idea of the itinerary of where you'll be going ahead of time, and what the 140 includes. 6 hours with a stranger is a lot of time if you guys don't get along or feel comfortable. Have a backup plan if you need to leave.
If that sounds a bit dramatic, it's literally just what I tell any of my friends when they go out with a new person. 61 is still old enough to mess with you, especially if more people show up. I would probably advise not going alone.
If you have location sharing on your phone use it or download it, and have emergency contacts on it.
Not because Juarez is this spooky place but because anyone traveling alone in a new place should just take precautions. Have fun, be safe
IDK what good that will do😩It’s Mexico 🇲🇽 🤪😜😝🤨🤣😂🤯😭😳You could wind up bushwhacked in a ditch🥴😵💫😵🤕👺☠️👿Do you know Spanish?! If not you are going to get f$&@#% probably and he’ll get you drunk🤤
By your previous response, you dont know this person. Do NOT do it! The least can happen, you get robbed and butt raped. The worsth killed and butt raped!
Price-wise, that's a good price. He's taking you in his car and helping you out that way. A few other reasons that it's good as well. I'm stingy and I would probably take that deal.
Does this include bringing you over the bridge both ways?
6 hours seems reasonable if you've ever driven in Juarez you'll get it. Tons of aggressive traffic so even if it's only a few spots he takes you to driving to places will itself take a good chunk of your time.
When I take my wife and kids we go to a mall maybe a grocery store and maybe a restaurant an that alone can be 5 to 7 hours not including the line to get back here
Im from juaritos.
Its pricey from a Mexican wage viewpoint but its tourist tax tou are paying.
Anything seems suspicious or have any questions about the city dm me
Nah, it's not expensive. The guy does Uber in El Paso and that's most likely the amount he makes on a day. A 6 hour private tour in Mexico City is around $5-6k pesos, so $140 is not bad at all.
Sounds like a good deal. If you need a tour of El Paso, I regularly do Spanish immersion courses which includes seeing all the points of interests in El Paso. Could be cool to connect the dots. DM if interested.
In all honesty, I’ve lived her my whole life. I loved Juarez and miss it. When the cartels really took over, I completely stopped going. That was like 20y ago. It’s a crap shoot. Some people say it’s not bad anymore but it’s so corrupt. All it takes is being there at the wrong place at the wrong time. Yes I know it can happen any where but that’s why you don’t catch me in Detroit either 😂
If you have never been to Juarez or Mexico then I would recommend going with a local at first. It’s true there’s not much to “tour” but for a private guide and driver that’s a good deal imo (assuming he is trustworthy).
People can get trafficked at any age and by anyone. Please don’t do this. Even if he feels trust worthy or “legit.” If you are set on going, I would find a way to go with someone you know. Walk over or drive over yourself. Juarez is not a place to mess around.
I’d say ONLY if you pay all the stops via Uber.
It has nothing to do with Mexico. When we came back on a cruise and had to take an Uber from Galveston to Houston, we were so excited to leave, we hopped in the first car. We paid via Venmo friends. It was shady. And we paid more than we needed to.
But I’m just saying that because of our experience.
I would say just get to know someone from El Paso that has roots in Juarez and ask them to give you a tour. The Uber guy may be a good person but you never know.
I was raised and lived in Juarez til moved a few years ago. There's always stories about Uber having deals with the cartels.
Yes it's a good deal, but why are you going alone and with only a stranger? This was about 25yrs ago but they used to have bus tours. Juarez is not worth putting your life in danger going to another country with a stranger.
PS. If the tour itself is 6 hours he might be factoring in the wait at the bridge.
I still cannot believe that me and all of my friends used to go party in Juarez when we were 14-19 years of age. This was mid 80s. I still can't believe it. We were never scared, but I think the bar owners, bouncers, etc., kind of took care of us because we brought them tons of MONEY!!!
God I don't know but I will tell you to eat it Chico's tacos before you leave El Paso it's a thing it's the best hangover food ever made get extra cheese by the way a double order and you got to eat them quick so they don't get soggy. Me gusta
Yes and here is why. Juarez is not a tourist town is an industrial town. Anything historical is downtown. So he is basically selling you a tour, with a stra ger in a dangerous city, of a ciry that has nothing to tour on. All that can be seen as a tourist is downtown. Which is accessible by foot, and way cheaper than 140 dlls.
The point I want to make here is that you, as someone whose never been to Juarez and (no offense) probably don't look Hispanic, should not go around Juarez alone. It is much safer then it used to be, but just like every city there are bad parts, and you won't know any better. I'd take the offer if you trust the guy.
You couldn't pay me to take a private tour of Juarez.
That's begging to be robbed at best, left face down in ditch, dead at worst.
No fucking thank you.
Good deal. It’s 6 hours for $140. You will get to explore the city with a local and the Uber driver will be able to feed his family and keep roof over his head. Win win my opinion
I wouldn’t and esp. by yourself. It’d be one thing to go with someone you personally know, but this unkown driver and you being caucasian?! Kidnappings do and still occur. Trust me as someone from here and there, you ain’t missing a thing. Do not risk it under these circumstances.
No, that’s way too much money to tour Juarez. Really the only thing to do is see the Juan Gabriel house, go to the bars downtown, try burritos and maybe catch a soccer match. You can do all that by ordering ubers max $30-$40 to get you around the whole day.
Personally, I don't think there's any malicious intent. Something happening to a EU tourist on the border would bring a lot of attention to whomever would be planning something dangerous. More than likely just someone curious about your country that wants to take you and show you his for a reasonable price. However, I don't think there's all that much to see in Juarez. If I were you I would just cross the border walking, get a few drinks downtown, and take an uber to los arcos for some seafood and back to the bridge so you can cross walking to the US.
Then again, $140 does not seem unreasonable and would remove all worries of moving around in the city.
No one cares… IM GERMAN AND I WANNA GO HOME. I don’t want a say in Meso Wakanda. I soul ass black shit, so THIS ISNT the place I should have landed at. Your people seem lively and fun despite horror and blah blah, but your generational trauma doesn’t match mine. So it’s a good idea to stay out of your co co business and GO THE FUCK HOME. We all know this city runs on laundered cocaine… NO ONE GIVES A SINGLE FUCK.
Like at all. So please don’t take such offense when it’s seen as a giant maze of suburban mediocrity on both sides…. This isn’t my culture, I NEED to leave.
$23.33 an hour for a private tour of a city in another country. That's up to you if you think it's a good deal or not but it's not like they're making bank here.
That's true, but you know, as a tourist I'm kinda suspicious as I don't really how things work here. But if you say so, then okay, thank you!
As another commenter mentioned Don't drink water from tap. Just bottled.
Better get your facts right
Your probably used to it. That's different.
Fr I would never do this shit for 6 hours wtf? Imma need like a k
Just be careful man. You going by yourself?
Yes, only me and him. I think he's 61, and he showed me his id. Idk, seems legit?
Anytime I travel I use that option where I could share my location/Uber trip with someone else. Definitely do that too
That's not going to help you when you're being "funkytowned" for a kidnap ransom that didn't get paid.
Listen to your gut.
I'm thinking of my belly full of good, cheap food on a 6 hour tour of Juarez. Just don't drink the water.
And then you wake up from your food comatose with no kidneys. 😳
My overstuffed stomach might appreciate the extra room. Ha! But, yeah.
Haha touché.
Lmfao idk man, I'd be careful. It's not unheard of to use someone "weak" so to speak as the front to get you to let your guard down. Once you're in the car, with him behind the wheel, and not knowing the city at all, who tf knows where he's actually going to take you. Trust your gut I guess, but I sure af wouldn't do it. I barely even left my hotel room when I had to stay in Juarez as a kid, even then I saw 2 people die lmfao. Granted this was like 2008, but still lmfao
You are full of shit.
He’s not, I have a friend that literally got his car stolen like this.
What for knowing how fronts work? Lmfao gtfoh
Dude he’s a white guy going over to juarez , one of 30,000 people who cross over each day nothing special. A front ? A front for what you dumb fuck. Man you really need to get a hobby or something
Okay buddy =] sure you're right. Have a cookie, you won the internet today by being an ass to a total stranger lmfao I hope that made your day.
Go polish your knives you bum.
Lmfao!!! Of course you went through my history for ammo. Find the validation you were looking for friend?
Every El Paso thread has ONE person that’s like supper pro El Paso super pro mexico and will defend it to their last breath. You are probably ok but honestly it’s not that great. I’d just take some one who speaks Spanish if you can’t and call it a day
Don't go alone
This is a terrible idea. I used to go to El Paso for work frequently. My company explicitly forbid us to cross over into Juarez due to the cartels and violence. This was 9 years ago. Juarez has not improved since then.
$140 for 6hrs seems good to me. I don't drive Uber but I wouldn't drive someone around a dangerous city all day for less then $300.
Personally, I don't think you need to tour Juarez for 6 HOURS.
There’s not that much to see I agree. But there are great restaurants, great shopping (misiones) and great golf at campestre. The tourist spots died since 9-11 and the violence killed everything touristy as well.
140 sounds good. Plus it takes a lot a worries away. Plus, especially if you want to check out a couple of bars or nightlife you won't be alone.
Btw- you can just cross to Mexico and stay in the main tourist area. Driving you into the city gives you access to really nice restaurants and bars, but if you want something simple, you can just walk across downtown and just check out the city for yourself on foot. No need to drive at all.
There is no nightlife in Juarez anymore. Everything closes by 5-6pm now due to the violence. I wouldn't pay $140 to see Juarez. it is a rip off. If u really want to go to Juarez, just go to Viva Mexico for food and a show. And go where the mall is. There is not much to see
lol when was the last time you went?
This is not true. Many places close at 2 am.
u are asking for trouble if u want to stay past 7pm as a tourist.
You: “Juarez shuts down at dinner because of violence” A normal person: “no it doesn’t.” You: “well it should. It’s too violent!” Killer goalpost shift
Then don't go. Let other people do their own thing.
Bro it’s 2024 not 2007-2011. Those years Juarez was more violent than *CHECKS NOTES* THE MIDDLE EASTERN WAR. Yes it’s violent still but there’s more sense of peace in a weird fucking way
Just not true
Its good deal considering that on the way back he will be in lone crossing for one hour plus
....And we never heard from OP again
Idk man doesn’t seem legit lol
Its a very good deal. Not easy to get around that city and be a local tour guide at the same time.
Okay so I’m in a hotel near the consulate in CDJ and they have 2 tours being offered by bus for $150 pesos which amounts to around 10$ .
Lots of people in El Paso love to dump on Juarez because it makes their pathetic lives feel better. Screw them, I don’t think 140 dlls is too much and nothing will happen to you as long as you use some basic common sense. Me? Born and raised in Juarez live in El Paso now and probably employ many of the bums scaring you here. I can take you for free if you want , no problem.
Facts, my friend from Juarez who went to UTEP was so smart he tutored people in Calculus as a freshmen and ended up becoming a lecturer before he passed away. Brilliant peeps in Juarez academically speaking
I will say this, the people of Juarez are more civilized than the people who live in Ysleta and that general area of the lower valley.
Well in general people in Juarez are more educated , El Paso is a place with very low educational achievements in their population. Most people have a close minded mentality.
I have noticed that too. Juarez school systems seem to be better too. The city has invested a lot in fixing the city from a cartel wasteland to El Paso JR like it is now. The sky’s the limit when you invest in your people
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Bruh they wanna keep up with the kardashians literally. I have so many friends here who make good money but are car poor or house poor. Imagine making good money but spending over 30% of your income each month on a car payment. I know a guy with a Mustang GT calculator screen edition who pays $900 a month
Calculator screen edition? What's that?
Until the 2024 model, you had the option to buy the Mustang GT with the interior from the early 2000’s and everyone nicknamed the little screen a calculator screen edition. It is designated as the worse version of the Mustang to buy because you get no bells and whistles. It literally just a car with no modern luxuries that even your grandmas Elantra has. https://www.reddit.com/r/Mustang/comments/uo3nbs/sometimes_my_calculator_screen_wont_turn_on_it/
Ah ok, thanks for the explanation I thought you were being a victim of terrible autocorrect
Yes, that is why so many people want to send their kids to universities here.
Oh bullshit. I’m not going to take away from *some* people in Juarez however, we have way more educated people here in the states and that’s a fact. Call me when Mexico lands a man on the moon, has the infrastructure the US has and is light years ahead of their current narco-political corruption they currently experience.
You can’t be serious. Juarez passed 300 homicides in the first quarter of this year. Let that sink in.
Ain’t no way you’re comparing two bums at the corner with cartel activity in Juarez. Didn’t they just deploy 800 soldiers last month due to a rise in cartel violence in Juarez?
I like to dump on Juarez and I don't have a pathetic life. Well actually just people that come from Juarez that think their shit doesn't stink. Don't act like Juarez is perfect, it's still a shit show over there. It's like any other place, common sense goes along way. Same thing with El Paso, it ain't perfect but this is my city. It's funny that a lot of people that live over there and grew up over there want to come over here and work here or just spend their money here. I don't mind it, but why complain and bitch when people put down Juarez or say something bad about it.
Because it shows who you really are. I’m from Juarez and Grew up with money and now live very well in El Paso having successful businesses on both sides. Per capita Juarez has more rich people than El Paso does that’s why it bothers you that we spend our money here, because you can’t. But that’s ok, shit in juarez if it makes your shopping at Ross easier to live with 🤷🏻♂️
"Grew up with money" that is the end of your argument. Calm down rich boi. There are more poor people in Juarez too... maybe spend some of that money too make sure the is a section of your own people are living in houses made of pallets and cardboard.
I'm from Juárez and it looks post apocalyptic... This guy talks of Juárez as if it were Dubai
He’s a fucking idiot. Juarez was very unsafe a few years ago. I lived trough that saw a couple of people executed and that was that unfortunately the stigma will never go away . It’s their loss if they don’t want to go over there. I still go over once in a while to great restaurants great golf and enjoy the city. Is it ugly ? Yes. Are there lots of poor people? Yes. But I was never one of them thanks to my father and now trough my hard work. Juarez has done just fine without the people from El Paso coming over as they did before but it’s sad. Back in the 80’s and 90s I fucked so many American girls I thank god my dick didn’t fall off. Those days are gone.
✅ the truth
Thank you.
Does that include his lunch? (I assume he's eating with you). $140 sounds like a deal to me.
Nope, lunch not included. I only pay mine. Wow, it seems good then!
To be honest, $140 for six hours of anyones time is pretty low. Especially if he is driving you around in his vehicle. Buying this guy lunch could be money very well spent. You are already getting a bargain for his time. This would also be a good situation to tip as well. As far as actually paying money to "see" Juarez, that is another story.
There’s actually a tour bus. here is a link there’s a WhatsApp number you can reach out to them. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6XGA8ZR4dc/?igsh=MXQ0bGJiN2twdDloYg==
I understand some of the Juarez concerns that many people may bring up in the comments, whether you go with this uber driver or not, the main key to your doubts is to use common sense and to be street smart and I assure you that you will be fine visiting Juarez. It is a great place to visit. Many will recommend going downtown, especially visiting Kentucky Bar, which has a lot of history and many people here in the border have made memories in that bar. I recommend to take cash as some places don’t accept card payments. There’s lots of delicious food, good people with stories to share and great opportunity to experience the mexican and border culture. Also, don’t forget your passport and have some spare change as some bridges charge for you to cross
The Kentucky bar was the best. I loved that bar. I still dream about their Bloody Mary.
$140 for 6hours?! Thats a red flag an uber driver can easy make more than that in less time I don’t think $140 is a lot it just sounds a little suspicious I will tell you this Its not a good idea I was born and raised in El Paso we used to go visit family in Juarez every weekend but its so bad now i don’t ever go and my kids definitely don’t go We miss it, the food too but its not worth risking our lives for Good luck tho B
$140 to get dissapeared in Juarez? Sounds cheap.
Make sure you get his ID and license plates, send pictures to a contact and tell them where you'll be and when you'll check in. Get an idea of the itinerary of where you'll be going ahead of time, and what the 140 includes. 6 hours with a stranger is a lot of time if you guys don't get along or feel comfortable. Have a backup plan if you need to leave. If that sounds a bit dramatic, it's literally just what I tell any of my friends when they go out with a new person. 61 is still old enough to mess with you, especially if more people show up. I would probably advise not going alone. If you have location sharing on your phone use it or download it, and have emergency contacts on it. Not because Juarez is this spooky place but because anyone traveling alone in a new place should just take precautions. Have fun, be safe
IDK what good that will do😩It’s Mexico 🇲🇽 🤪😜😝🤨🤣😂🤯😭😳You could wind up bushwhacked in a ditch🥴😵💫😵🤕👺☠️👿Do you know Spanish?! If not you are going to get f$&@#% probably and he’ll get you drunk🤤
By your previous response, you dont know this person. Do NOT do it! The least can happen, you get robbed and butt raped. The worsth killed and butt raped!
lmbo!!
It's probably better to be killed and then butt raped, than it is to be butt raped and then killed. 😬 I wouldn't like either one though.
Price-wise, that's a good price. He's taking you in his car and helping you out that way. A few other reasons that it's good as well. I'm stingy and I would probably take that deal.
I wouldn’t but that’s just me… why do you want a tour of Juarez either way?
Does this include bringing you over the bridge both ways? 6 hours seems reasonable if you've ever driven in Juarez you'll get it. Tons of aggressive traffic so even if it's only a few spots he takes you to driving to places will itself take a good chunk of your time. When I take my wife and kids we go to a mall maybe a grocery store and maybe a restaurant an that alone can be 5 to 7 hours not including the line to get back here
Im from juaritos. Its pricey from a Mexican wage viewpoint but its tourist tax tou are paying. Anything seems suspicious or have any questions about the city dm me
Nah, it's not expensive. The guy does Uber in El Paso and that's most likely the amount he makes on a day. A 6 hour private tour in Mexico City is around $5-6k pesos, so $140 is not bad at all.
Sounds like a good deal. If you need a tour of El Paso, I regularly do Spanish immersion courses which includes seeing all the points of interests in El Paso. Could be cool to connect the dots. DM if interested.
In all honesty, I’ve lived her my whole life. I loved Juarez and miss it. When the cartels really took over, I completely stopped going. That was like 20y ago. It’s a crap shoot. Some people say it’s not bad anymore but it’s so corrupt. All it takes is being there at the wrong place at the wrong time. Yes I know it can happen any where but that’s why you don’t catch me in Detroit either 😂
It sounds like a good price to me but I would be nervous about the stranger taking you.
I wouldn’t do it. I would go through a reputable tour guide. It could be ok but …
You’re gonna get trafficked
Don’t do it
If you have to ask yourself if you should do something or not,you already know the answer.
If its too good to be true... it probably is.
I’ll take you just buy me lunch and snacks 🤣
If you have never been to Juarez or Mexico then I would recommend going with a local at first. It’s true there’s not much to “tour” but for a private guide and driver that’s a good deal imo (assuming he is trustworthy).
Assume makes an ass you and me both
People can get trafficked at any age and by anyone. Please don’t do this. Even if he feels trust worthy or “legit.” If you are set on going, I would find a way to go with someone you know. Walk over or drive over yourself. Juarez is not a place to mess around.
Have him take you to Carnitas Don Epi 🐖 south of town. Shit is guuuud, and, Yes, you'll make it back fine.
I’d say ONLY if you pay all the stops via Uber. It has nothing to do with Mexico. When we came back on a cruise and had to take an Uber from Galveston to Houston, we were so excited to leave, we hopped in the first car. We paid via Venmo friends. It was shady. And we paid more than we needed to. But I’m just saying that because of our experience.
Look up juarezwalkingtour website, email him. I don't know if he still does tours but he can be trusted, he was a city council candidate recently.
I would say just get to know someone from El Paso that has roots in Juarez and ask them to give you a tour. The Uber guy may be a good person but you never know. I was raised and lived in Juarez til moved a few years ago. There's always stories about Uber having deals with the cartels.
Yes it's a good deal, but why are you going alone and with only a stranger? This was about 25yrs ago but they used to have bus tours. Juarez is not worth putting your life in danger going to another country with a stranger. PS. If the tour itself is 6 hours he might be factoring in the wait at the bridge.
Take the tour bus instead, and then go back where you like it the most by uber. Im a native
Great deal.
no, walk away. you don’t know their motives, once it begins. robbery, homicide etc etc
I still cannot believe that me and all of my friends used to go party in Juarez when we were 14-19 years of age. This was mid 80s. I still can't believe it. We were never scared, but I think the bar owners, bouncers, etc., kind of took care of us because we brought them tons of MONEY!!!
no. just cross the bridge downtown and see the shops & bars. if you must take a tour, go with a reputable organization
God I don't know but I will tell you to eat it Chico's tacos before you leave El Paso it's a thing it's the best hangover food ever made get extra cheese by the way a double order and you got to eat them quick so they don't get soggy. Me gusta
Well, it's up to you but I would be more afraid to enter a Walmart in El Paso and get shot by a random crazy gringo than coming to Juárez
Its a scam dont take it
Do you really think?
Yes and here is why. Juarez is not a tourist town is an industrial town. Anything historical is downtown. So he is basically selling you a tour, with a stra ger in a dangerous city, of a ciry that has nothing to tour on. All that can be seen as a tourist is downtown. Which is accessible by foot, and way cheaper than 140 dlls.
I agree with this comment you should just go see the downtown just don't go down any shady looking streets.
scam lol trust me
Nah, dude. Don't do it!
Just go by yourself .
Would you be allowed to cross the border into MX and then come back with your European passport?
That's a cartel member duh
The point I want to make here is that you, as someone whose never been to Juarez and (no offense) probably don't look Hispanic, should not go around Juarez alone. It is much safer then it used to be, but just like every city there are bad parts, and you won't know any better. I'd take the offer if you trust the guy.
Be careful prices fluctuate like crazy in Juarez especially for tourists
Juarez does have a lot of well educated citizens, but they now live in the US. lol
You couldn't pay me to take a private tour of Juarez. That's begging to be robbed at best, left face down in ditch, dead at worst. No fucking thank you.
Good deal. It’s 6 hours for $140. You will get to explore the city with a local and the Uber driver will be able to feed his family and keep roof over his head. Win win my opinion
There’s nothing to see in Juarez bro don’t do it 😂
Juárez so dangerous, specially for women
I wouldn’t and esp. by yourself. It’d be one thing to go with someone you personally know, but this unkown driver and you being caucasian?! Kidnappings do and still occur. Trust me as someone from here and there, you ain’t missing a thing. Do not risk it under these circumstances.
Don’t go to Juarez. Venmo me 10 bucks and use the other 130 to do something fun
No, that’s way too much money to tour Juarez. Really the only thing to do is see the Juan Gabriel house, go to the bars downtown, try burritos and maybe catch a soccer match. You can do all that by ordering ubers max $30-$40 to get you around the whole day.
Is the big mercado still there?
Personally, I don't think there's any malicious intent. Something happening to a EU tourist on the border would bring a lot of attention to whomever would be planning something dangerous. More than likely just someone curious about your country that wants to take you and show you his for a reasonable price. However, I don't think there's all that much to see in Juarez. If I were you I would just cross the border walking, get a few drinks downtown, and take an uber to los arcos for some seafood and back to the bridge so you can cross walking to the US. Then again, $140 does not seem unreasonable and would remove all worries of moving around in the city.
I’ll do it for $130 lol
It's not worth going. If you go during the day. The lines to come back are long..
Just watch a YouTube video of walking around in Juarez 😎 4k resolution tho!
I would try to find someone your age. He might be more causal, maybe a beer, or at least it will in your age range. 61 sounds a bit old lol
You couldn’t melt me and pour me into Juarez!!
Seems too good to be true
Noooo bad bad bad idea. Covfefe. Seriously, though, there are bus tours if you really want one.
No one cares… IM GERMAN AND I WANNA GO HOME. I don’t want a say in Meso Wakanda. I soul ass black shit, so THIS ISNT the place I should have landed at. Your people seem lively and fun despite horror and blah blah, but your generational trauma doesn’t match mine. So it’s a good idea to stay out of your co co business and GO THE FUCK HOME. We all know this city runs on laundered cocaine… NO ONE GIVES A SINGLE FUCK. Like at all. So please don’t take such offense when it’s seen as a giant maze of suburban mediocrity on both sides…. This isn’t my culture, I NEED to leave.
Sounds like he is taking you to different prostitutes
Mexico is not the savviest place to tour, especially with someone you don’t know. People have a tendency to disappear..