What is the safest Mexican border town to visit?

In fact, INEGI's National Public Safety Survey ranks Piedras Negras as the safest border location and the fifth safest city in Mexico.



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Looking for the safest places in Mexico to travel?
  • 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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The Ojinaga - Presidio This border crossing has about one million vehicles every year coming through here. The landscape is mostly flat, but the path does have some curves. It's not as busy as other crossings so it can be a bit safer for those who are looking to avoid crowds while still getting across safely.

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San Diego provides one of the easiest entry points to the country of Mexico from the United States, with opportunities to fly, drive, and even walk across the land border to enter the country. With a pedestrian bridge connecting the two countries, it is now easier than ever to visit Mexico from San Diego.

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When it comes to safety in Mexico, some of the safest states with a good reputation include Palenque, Puerto Escondido, Isla Mujeres, Sayulita, and Todos Santos. These states have lower crime rates and are popular among both locals and expats.

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Pedestrians crossing into Tijuana at the San Ysidro crossing need to complete a Mexico Visitor's Permit (FMM ? FREE if the trip is 7 days or less and you cross by land) and present a passport. This form will be provided by the airline or at the port of entry. You can also complete this form online here.

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Looking for the safest places in Mexico to travel?
  • 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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Mexico is a safe destination if visitors use common sense and educate themselves about the particular region of the country they are visiting. Due to crime, several regions of Mexico are subject to elevated travel advisories.

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Theories on the origin of why Mérida is Mexico's Safest City vary, but this honor is fact. Police are visible on practically every street corner, with lights flashing to make their presence known. Crime rates are low here, and locals seem genuinely friendly.

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Citing crime and kidnapping, the U.S. State Department advises Americans not travel to 6 of Mexico's 32 states: Guerrero, Colima, Michoacán, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas. The northern state of Tamaulipas is home to Matamoros, which is just across the Rio Grande from Brownsville, Texas.

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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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Beaches. East Coast: Mexico's east coast, particularly the Caribbean Sea's turquoise waters in spots like Tulum, are the stuff beach vacation dreams are made of. The east coast also has a reputation for soft white sand and warm, calm waters.

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How to get around in Mexico
  1. Cheap and reliable, make the bus your best mate.
  2. Domestic flights can save you both time and money.
  3. Taxis can be surprisingly cheap.
  4. Catch a colectivo, combi, minibus or pesero for short city trips.
  5. Use cars and motorcycles for more flexibility.
  6. Use ferries to get to and from the Baja Peninsula.


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