Listen up. There are a LOT of newbies on this board (welcome all). The Zona is no place to be off guard. Don't be paranoid, just don't be stupid either.
Take the taxi back to the TAXI STAND and walk across the bridge. Getting dropped off at the sentri point is a MISTAKE. You have a better chance of avoiding problems by doing this.
Do not linger around or walk through a group.
Criminals who are deported from the USA are dropped at the border in TJ. There are lots of them. Lots and lots of them. Many end up in the Zona. Some in the Zona are actually hiding out from the cops in the USA. You have got to understand that personal security is important.
NEVER walk alone from the Zona to the crossing at night. I said NEVER. You should spend the night in the Zona and leave the next day in the daylight. Staying in the Zona is cheap and there are places that are secure.
travel with a wingman or hook up with a member. Talk to people in the Zona, get to know people. Know your surroundings. Take your vehicle, there are places to park where your car will be safe in the Zona. Say Hola to the cops when you walk past them.
There are lots of things you can do to keep the odds in your favor but NEVER forget that you are SURROUNDED by criminals in the Zona, male and female.
Most importantly, NO DRUGS. NO GUNS. NO AMMO. You WILL do time and jail in TJ is no fun. Don't be an asshole. Obey the laws. All that.
Don't dress up, no rolex watches, mont blanc pens leave that shit home. No bling. Don't stand out. Walk with a purpose etc. I could go on for hours but if you need specific advice, PM me.
Country John