Mask foreground vs background

Yes while in the area the tourists go the locals do a good job of masking, at least better than the US. When I went outside that area I saw almost no mask wearing. I went to a soccer match in La Puerta last week, about 300 people distributed on 3 fields with only one single person wearing a mask. Friday night we went to Zapata for some street tacos, nobody was wearing a mask. Also buying food for fishing on or around the pier there is little mask wearing. I do start off wearing a mask but when I get in an area when almost nobody is wearing a mask, mine also comes off. I understand the respect part of it but that goes both ways.

I believe you. I don't go to Colonia Zapata much or to local soccer games, and I know the fishermen are lax, but I've been around town quite a bit, and I see almost everyone wearing facemasks on the downtown streets and businesses. But even if they aren't, they don't have to worry about being denied their return flight back to any northern country, so careful with letting your guard down or you could be stuck here with us longer than you planned. Not necessarily a bad thing. And good for you for getting out and enjoying yourself local style. Very cool. I hope you're practicing Spanish.

Un saludo.