Safety of Travel to Mexico
There has been an increase of news stories about drug violence in Mexico. Is vacationing in Mexico still safe? We think so , but here is the information we have. Most of the drug violence is on the border near the cities of including cities such as Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Nogales, Reynosa, Matamoros, and Monterrey. This area should be traveled with great caution.
According to Mayan Reservations, there have been no incidents amont the hundreds of guests that drive to Puerto Penasco each week.
There is sigificant crime in other cities, notably Mexico City and Acapulco. It is important to know what areas to avoid, much like large cities in the U.S.
The latest travel advisory starts with the fact that “millions of U.S. citizens safely visit Mexico each year (including thousands who cross the land border every day for study, tourism or business)”
They go on to note that “violence in the country has increased recently. It is imperative that travelers understand the risks of travel to Mexico, how best to avoid dangerous situations, and whom to contact if one becomes a crime victim. Common-sense precautions such as visiting only legitimate business and tourist areas during daylight hours, and avoiding areas where prostitution and drug dealing might occur, can help ensure that travel to Mexico is safe and enjoyable.” Note that they do not recommend against going.
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Note: We are not qualified to give travel advice. It is our opinion that travel to mexico is still safe. We do agree that asking resort concierge about areas in the big cities to avoid is wise and that travelling during the day in all but the main tourist routes is probably a good idea. Driving into Playa del Carmen or Puerto Vallarta or Cabo at night should still be as safe as ever.