I just got back from Mexico on a trip to the Yucatan Peninsula along the stretch known as the Mayan Riviera. Before I went, I did a fair bit of research about the region. And I found two very common threads. In the Mayan Riviera, there are tons of accommodations and attractions. And secondly, I should be AFRAID. Everyone seemed to have some warning to give. To name a few: they will rip me off; the police will rob me; the gas station attendants will trick me; and I will get sick from the food. I see myself as a savvy traveler, I speak the language and I am familiar with the culture. So I figured I’d be fine. But…
