Is it safe to travel to Cancun in July 2023?

If you're thinking about a vacation and wondering, “Is Cancun Safe?” … the short answer is: the Yucatán Peninsula, including Cancun, Tulum, and the Riviera, is the safest area of Mexico in 2023, according to the US State Department.



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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.

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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.

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Mexico is actually in North America, which a lot of people do not know, but the currency isn't dollars. It's Mexican Pesos, and you get a lot of Pesos for your dollar. As of writing this in June 2023, $1 USD is equal to 17.07 MXN. So you get a lot more for your money.

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In general, the most popular resort areas are safe to travel to, and many tourists have no intention of leaving the resort. However, if you plan on venturing off your resort to explore, you should still take necessary safety precautions even if you are not visiting a “Do Not Travel” state.

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Mexico Travel Advisories As 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)

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Cabo San Lucas is located in Baja California Sur, a state in Mexico. With that said, it is a relatively safe part of the country. According to a recent poll by INEGI, it's considered the safest of Mexico's popular tourist destinations, ranking higher than Puerto Vallarta and Cancun.

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Trends in Travel There will likely be a preference for visiting less-crowded destinations in 2023. This is partly due to COVID-19 concerns, but perhaps also due to a growing desire to have a unique experience. Travelers are opting for small group adventure travel, like AAA Club Adventures.

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International travel is expected to continue its recovery in 2023, following a stronger-than-expected performance in 2022.

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???? 30 Safest Cities in Mexico for Travelers & Expats in 2023
  • Merida – Safest City in Mexico & Latin America.
  • Puerto Vallarta – Safest Mexico Beach City.
  • La Paz – Safest Mexico Beach Town.
  • Sayulita.
  • San Miguel de Allende.
  • Huatulco.
  • Puebla de Zaragoza (Puebla City)
  • Isla Holbox Island.


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Avoid visiting during Christmas, New Year's, and especially Spring Break as these are the most hectic travel periods for Cancun. If possible, avoid Mexico's hurricane season, which stretches from late-July to late-October.

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How many days in Cancun you should plan will depend on your interests, but I'd say 3 to 5 days is the perfect amount of time. However, I'd recommend planning a trip to Cancun for a full week if you also want to go on day trips.

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