Bohemian wrote:
First off wear whatever you want. TJ isn't that dangerous and you'll be fine with shorts, and the most important thing for the chicas is what you have in your wallet. But just keep in mind when you do wear shorts it's considered like the "gringo uniform' especially if you have a T-shirt or polo shirt and Sandals, you are telling all of Mexico that you are a tourist from the US and may be a sex tourist. Now if your OK with that wear what you want, but if you want to try to fit in and not stand out like a sore thumb wear long pants and hard sole shoes, and nothing too fancy.
Yes Bohemian some Gringos just stand out with blond hair, blue eyes and fair skin, but you know what that doesn't seem to be the majority in the US anymore, so even some gringos could be considered maybe Mexican, or they look like Americans who understand the customs of Mexico and maybe speak Spanish, meaning the TJ cops and thugs might leave you alone?
I just post this because I know how many people from the US are fearful of the TJ police, and wearing pants is one way of cutting your odds you'll be stopped.
For the blond, blue eyed mongers who will stand out anyway, you might be better off flaunting the fact your American, and give a you better not fuck me with attitude!
Again wearing shorts isn't that bad in TJ as TJ is close to San Diego so shorts are common.....it's just something to keep in mind in big cities inland Mexican men rarely if ever wear shorts.