We have been to Cancun many times over the years and one of the main questions that we always get is “Is Cancun safe?” Truthfully, the situation has always been fluid and while we have personally felt safe in Cancun, it is important to check your government website warnings, follow basic safety precautions and be aware of your surroundings. Mexico takes its tourism seriously and they want international visitors to continue to spend their dollars so they are working hard to keep Cancun safe, especially in the tourist zones and the tourist hotspots.
Is Cancun Safe to Visit?
Cancun is located in the State of Quintana Roo which also includes Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, and the Riviera Maya. These areas bring in a lot of dollars into Mexico, and this is certainly one of the safer areas in Mexico especially if you compare it to other states in the country. If you follow these tips; and do your own research, you will find that you will feel a lot safer on your next trip should you choose to travel to Cancun.
Short Summary
- Cancun is generally safe for travelers but take necessary precautions and take government website travel alerts into consideration.
- Follow safety tips like avoiding walking alone at night and sticking to well-known establishments.
- Familiarize yourself with local laws, use reputable transportation services, and opt for filtered water when traveling in Cancun!
Mexico Travel Advisories
For the latest advisory warnings visit the US State Department’s Website. Right now the State Department website warns that ” Violent crime – such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery – is widespread and common in Mexico.” However, when you read further it states, “Exercise Normal Precautions When Traveling To the Yucatan State.
Canada currently has a warning of “High rates of violent crime, such as homicides, kidnappings, carjacking, and assaults, including in popular tourist destinations such as the Mayan Riviera (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos and Tulum), and Acapulco.” It states that drug cartels have a presence in tourist areas. There has been intergang fighting at establishments frequented by tourists where innocent bystanders have been killed or injured.
Incidents like this can happen in any large city or tourist destination. To put things into perspective, Cancun currently has a crime index of 56.33. When you look at the crime rate in New Orleans, Cancun is much lower than the rating of 67.92. See…
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