kimilan

hello, i'm new in the forum and just finding out how it works! i'm off to mexico this summer in August and i know it's the hurricane period. Should i be put off by it. or are there place less risky. What are your tips. Also, what would you recommend as an itenary for about 2 weeks? Would like to do cultural stuff and also relax on the beach. Will also volunteer for the last 2 weeks of august. Maybe you have tips about that too! thanks!

The_Jazz

Alaska's less risky for hurricanes but more so for earthquakes.
Parts of Mexico have little chance of being hit by a hurricane.

Hurricanes are very survivable if you pay attention to the authorities and go where you're supposed to when you're supposed to. I've been through 3 in my life, all as a tourist, and while it can be uncomfortable, I'm still here with nothing more than a story to tell my friends.

August in Mexico, especially the Carribean side, is hot.

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