There are several cities which are safe to be in Mexico, as current violence due to clashes between drug cartels and the federal government is confined to specific areas along major ports of entry and transportation routes of drugs reaching the United States. Some of the safest cities include:
On the contrary, the most dangerous cities to visit in Mexico include:
It depends. Northern Mexico and its border cities are very dangerous and is not recommended to visit them for whatever reason. Such cities include Juarez, Matamoros, Nuevo Laredo, Chihuahua or Reynosa.
On the other hand, central and southern Mexico, including its resort cities are pretty safe to visit. Some examples include Queretaro, Guanajuato, Pachuca and Mexico City on the mainland and Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Cozumel and the Mayan Riviera on the coast.
Considering its huge population, yes. Mexico City has a murder rate of 18 homicides per 100,000 people. This puts this megalopolis of 21 million people as a place as safe as say, Cleveland, Ohio (18.6) or Memphis, Tennessee (17.9). It is comparatively much safer than other U.S. cities like Newark, New Jersey (33.8) or Detroit, Michigan (48.2)
Now, there are places that you should avoid, such as Tepitoor Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, but there are others that are quite safe even at odd hours, like Santa Fe or the Condesa districts.
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It depends. There are regions on the north of the country that are pretty unsafe, due to the ongoing war on drugs. There are however, regions much safer than say, Canada or the United States. One such example is the Yucatan peninsula, where Cancun and the Mayan Riviera is located: it has a murder rate of 1.7 per 100,000 people, which is slightly lower than Canada's (2.1 murders per 100,000).
Is New Mexico safe now? Because it's pretty much going to be the same answer.
Yes
Huatulco in Mexico is a relatively safe place to stay. Mexico city and the border towns can be dangerous but Huatulco is a beautiful and interesting place to visit. You are never 100% safe anywhere and Huatulco does not represent a great risk at the current time.
Of course it is.
Yes, it is.
Yes. Most cruise lines dock on safe ports in Mexico, including Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta and Cozumel.
Maybe, if you are at a fancy resort then probably YES; if not, then probably NO, its not safe.
The most popular hotel chain in Mexico seems to be the Quinta Real. It's a very secure and safe place and the restaurant serves delicious and safe food.
The country is experiencing a wave of violence but here are a few relatively safe destinations: Mexico City Puebla, Veracruz, Playa del Carmen and Puerto Escondido.
Yes most vacations spots are very safe.
probably so. Seek one, just to be safe, or go to the nearest embassy
Neither of them is safe. The US has an extradition treaty with both countries.