We have been driving to Mazatlán for 30 years. My husband is dark and uses a Mexican Visa card. If they start talking to him in Spanish, I just tell them his is hard of hearing. The only thing he can do in Spanish is order beer and find the restroom.
We have not been down to our condo for a long time. We seem to just go between Sunriver and Green Valley. Jack is still finding folders in his in box at the CPA office.
I have been in Penasco over 20 yrs. I really need to go down to Bella and do some work on my condo. A client told my husband that if you are over 65 you can't get into Penasco. I looked in the mirror and yes we are both over 65. Also I always bring my dog.. He was told the rules change daily.
I have been going to my place in Penasco for 30 yrs. Sometime I go alone. I have never felt threatened in any way. Yes I always come and go in day light. One time I had a flat tire outside of Penasco and some guys(no English) changed for me and would only take cans of cold pop.