What are the six Mexican states to avoid?

Do Not Travel To:
  • Colima state due to crime and kidnapping.
  • Guerrero state due to crime.
  • Michoacan state due to crime and kidnapping.
  • Sinaloa state due to crime and kidnapping.
  • Tamaulipas state due to crime and kidnapping.
  • Zacatecas state due to crime and kidnapping.




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The states with the highest homicide rates are Baja California Sur, Colima, Quintana Roo, Morelos, Zacatecas, Guanajuato, Baja California, Chihuahua, Michoacan and Sonora. To reduce your risks if travelling to violent areas, stay in: tourist areas.

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Safe Places in Mexico to Vacation
  • Merida, Yucatan state — Which is where I live, and widely considered the most safe city in Mexico.
  • San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato state.
  • Oaxaca City, Oaxaca state.
  • Holbox Island, Quintana Roo state.
  • Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state.
  • La Paz, Baja California Sur state.


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Reconsider Travel To: Baja California state due to crime and kidnapping. Chihuahua state due to crime and kidnapping. Durango state due to crime. Guanajuato state due to crime and kidnapping.

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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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VERACRUZ, MEXICO'S MOST BEAUTIFUL STATE WILL SURPRISE YOU Considered “The Door of America's Continent”. In our state you will find mountains, rivers, beaches, snow, adventure, gastronomy and of course a lot of fun.

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But if you're stuck wondering if it's safe to travel to Cancun, our answer is a definite yes! Since Cancun brings so much revenue to Mexico, they've got a vested interest in safety and security within the Hotel Zone. Even outside of that area, Cancun is still known as a safe city with a low crime rate.

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Walking around at night is not recommended. The Hotel Zone is okay but you should opt for a taxi to get from A to B anywhere else. Non-touristy areas: While you should experience local life in Cancun, you don't want to walk into the wrong neighborhood. The crime rate is much higher outside of the popular tourist zones.

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Two Mexican cities ended up ranking high on Condé Nast Traveler's 2020 list of “The Friendliest Cities in the World:” Mérida, Yucatán, which ranked No. 3, and San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, which ranked No. 4.

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The 15 Most Beautiful cities in Mexico
  1. San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. It is a cosmopolitan city of more than 130 thousand inhabitants, 10% of them foreigners. ...
  2. Guadalajara, Jalisco. ...
  3. Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca. ...
  4. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. ...
  5. Puebla, Puebla. ...
  6. Merida, Yucatan. ...
  7. Ciudad de Mexico CDMX (Mexico City) ...
  8. Morelia, Michoacan.


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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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No, US citizens do not need a Mexica Visa. US citizens enjoy visa-free travel to Mexico for up to 180 days. Although US citizens do not need a Mexican Visa, they must apply for a Mexican Tourist Card.

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