![]() From someone who has traveled all around the country, here is the inside scoop. However, the truth is that most Mexican cities are quite safe places, and you will run into very few issues in most parts of Mexico. There are places in Mexico that are truly dangerous and should be avoided. State Department has notoriously risk-averse standards, and its travel warnings regarding Mexico teeter on the verge of fear-mongering. The main reason that foreigners have a negative idea about danger in Mexico is because the U.S. Some of these cities are truly very dangerous, while others are some of the safest cities in Mexico. The Most Dangerous Cities in Mexico (Supposedly) ![]() Citizens, as well as tourists from Europe, Canada, and other countries outside of Latin America are generally very safe in Mexico so long as they don’t seek out illegal activities. You should always say no, obviously, but these individuals are almost always tangentially related to a major drug cartel, if only at the lowest level of the totem pole. If you visit a popular tourist destination like Los Cabos, Cancun, or Puerto Vallarta, it is very common to be offered illegal drugs by a straggling salesman wandering along the beach. If anything, they want to appeal to American tourists! In general, Mexican drug cartels do not want to harm American tourists. ![]() There are corrupt police officers in almost every Mexican city and corrupt government officials at every level. However, corruption is a major issue in most Latin American governments, and Mexico is a textbook example. The Mexican government claims to be doing all that it can to combat the issues, and there are many people in the government who actually are. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, Sinaloa Cartel, and Las Zetas are all criminal groups vying for control of territories and routes to the U.S. High potential profits have led drug cartels to take extreme measures, ranging from inter-gang violence to full-scale human trafficking. Drug trafficking is a very profitable business thanks to the major demand for drugs across the border in the United States. It is true that organized crime exists all throughout Mexico. Having lived in Central Mexico, I can offer some true insight into what these issues look like and what causes them. However, there are some real issues that cause reason for hesitancy when considering a trip to Mexico. Whether or not Mexico is truly dangerous to visit as a whole is a topic that will be discussed later in this post. You should take precautions anywhere that you travel in the world, and we are not liable in any way for anything that happens during your trip. Note: the content of this post is based on our own personal experiences as well as stories we have heard from friends and fellow travelers. ![]() For each one, we will offer an opinion on whether or not it is safe enough to visit. This post is going to take a look at safety in Mexico, as well as 9 of the places that people often call the most dangerous places in Mexico. ![]() I’ll say this: Mexico is not an especially dangerous place for tourists in most cases, and you are usually in no more danger in 99% of Mexico than you are in the United States. While there are occasional stories of bad things happening in places like Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas, the truth is that the most touristy places in Mexico tend to also be some of the safest places in Mexico…at least most of the time. The drug trade is only heavily concentrated in a few Mexican states, and the most dangerous cities in Mexico are generally places that tourists don’t go to anyway. For these reasons, a lot of people worry about their safety in Mexico when planning a trip, and they choose to either avoid the country as a whole or hide on a resort the whole time. While there are so many things to love about Mexico, stories about drug cartels and violent crime have crept back into the news in recent years. From its mouth-watering cuisine to its stunning architecture, Mexico is one of the most epic countries to visit on Earth.Īfter living and traveling through most of Mexico, we have been to almost every major city in the country. We spent several years living in Mexico, and we truly love most things about the country. ![]()
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