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The Yucatán Peninsula is the safest region in Mexico for Americans to visit in 2023, according to the US State Department. According to the US State Department, Americans should “Exercise Increased Caution” in the state of Quintana Roo, which is good advice for any destination.
The U.S. State Department recently updated Mexico's Travel Advisory 2023 for U.S. Tourists traveling to Mexico due to crime in several Mexican states popular with American tourists. “Violent crime—such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery—is widespread and common in Mexico,” warns the State Department.
According to the US State Departments, the Yucatan Peninsula is the safest region in Mexico for Americans in 2023. However, the State Department does have a travel advisory of “exercise increased caution” in the state of Quintana Roo.
Mexico Travel AdvisoriesAs of time of publication, the following Mexican states were under a “Do Not Travel” advisory from the U.S. State Department: Colima state (crime & kidnapping)Guerrero state (crime)Michoacan state (crime & kidnapping)
Playa del Carmen is both safe for families, and a popular place for families to visit. If you rent a car, there are plenty of Playa del Carmen day trips the kids will love, but even if you don't, the city is very walkable. One of the best things to do in Playa del Carmen with kids is the 3-D Museum.
The city in Mexico considered the safest with the lowest crime rate is Merida, located in Yucatan. It's also one of the most affordable cities in Mexico, making it a popular destination for retirees and expats. Merida's low crime rate makes it an excellent choice for visiting or living.
DON'T BE AFRAID TO LEAVE THE RESORTThe Mayan Riviera is all for tourism, most of it is perfectly safe for everyone, I always say, every place in the world has dangerous areas, and they're usually easy to spot if you're just mindful of the surroundings. Go out and explore, this land is full of wonders!
Cancun and Riviera Maya offer unique and exciting vacation experiences on Mexico's Caribbean coast. While Cancun is known for its lively nightlife, shopping, and entertainment, Riviera Maya offers a more laid-back and tranquil experience focusing on nature, eco-tourism, and cultural heritage.
No where is perfectly safe but the Mayan Riviera is one of the safest areas of Mexico. Traffic is getting worse (and thus more accidents) and both Cancun and Playa del Carmen have recently had some incidents of gang/cartel violence.
The Least-Visited Country in the World: TuvaluAccording to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the remote Pacific island country Tuvalu is the least-visited country globally.