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Post Report of the Day

Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

What have been the highlights of your time in this country? Best trips or experiences?

Mexico City and Oaxaca. Great food, the people are lovely and hardworking. Very interesting culture and history and many beautiful places to visit.

Do you feel that it is safe to walk, run or hike outside? Are there areas where bike riding is possible? What is the availability and safety of outdoor space for exercising? Are these easily accessible?

I walk in the neighborhood. Some bike ride to work at the Consulate. There are parks, but I haven't used them.