🇲🇽 Mexico · Americas
Safety Mexico
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Mexico offers fabulous culture and cuisine. Tourist areas (Riviera Maya, Oaxaca, central Mexico City) are generally safe. Some states experience high levels of cartel-related violence. Research each region before traveling.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
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Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- States of Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, Guerrero (excluding touristy Acapulco), Michoacan — cartel-related violence
- Nighttime roads between cities — risk of holdups
- Outlying neighborhoods of major cities
Emergency numbers
Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire department
911
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid fever for long stays
Drinking water
Do not drink tap water. Bottled water is the norm.
Mosquitoes
Dengue and Zika present in tropical areas.
General notes
Private hospitals in major cities are good quality and affordable. "Montezuma's revenge" is common at first.
Women travelers
Tourist areas are generally safe. Street harassment exists but varies by region. Avoid unofficial taxis.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Mexico City and tourist areas are progressive. Marriage is legal in most states. Rural areas remain conservative.
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