Getting Around

Taxis

Although most of the town is walkable, a trip to the grocery store or neighboring town will be convenient in a taxi.

Taxis are a convenient and cheap but negotiate your rate before you step into the vehicle.
Most of the drivers speak decent English.
There is a taxi stand at the corner of Lazaro Cardenas and Benito Juarez just a few minutes from the Casita.

Bucerias is a very safe town and friendly to tourists. Like any new place, some common sense helps to avoid any problems.

Put your valuables and identification papers in the safe.
Don’t unnecessarily flash large quantities of money.
Have someone watch your drink if you go to the bathroom or order another if you can’t finish it and are alone.
Beware of pickpockets in crowded areas.
Nighttime is usually safe but stay away from underpasses and other deserted areas. There is a flashlight on the coffee table that you can use to avoid tripping on the uneven cobbles and sidewalks.
Lock the door to the Casita and the front gate if you are going out. Remember to close your patio door.
Put valuables such as laptops and other electronics out of sight when you are not using them.

Although most of the more upscale restaurants and grocery stores allow for the use of credit cards, in Mexico, cash is still king.
You should go to the nearest bank in order to withdraw your pesos. The bank we typically go to is HSBC at the corner of Las Palmas and the highway.
Using off-brand ATMS can leave you open to skimming and identity theft not to mention the hefty fees and poor conversion rates--avoid them at all costs.