Crime in Northern Baja

There has been a lot of press lately about crime in Northern Baja, more specifically on the toll road from Tijuana to Rosarito. Bandits, posing as policemen, are pulling over unsuspecting travelers and taking everything from money to watches to cars. This is frightening news even to the most experienced Baja traveler. The most important thing is not to drive this road very late at night or early in the morning (when it is still dark out). The problem has been brought to the attention of the Mexican government and they have placed Green Angels (Angeles Verdes) along the toll road for extra protection. The continued bad press will hopefully be motivation enough for the government to make the roads safe again and boost tourism.