What is the safest place in Mexico?

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.



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Playa del Carmen is one of the safest places to travel in Mexico, and one of the best beach towns in Mexico. For the most part, Playa del Carmen is considered safe for the majority of visitors, with the biggest threats usually being hurricanes, hangovers, sunburns and mosquitoes.

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Living in Mexico can be very enriching: you will enjoy amazing weather, wonderful nature and great food while most likely reducing your cost of living, and there are a lot of expats in Mexico, so you will be in a good company. However, you might have a lot of questions and need to prepare before moving to Mexico.

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As a solo female traveler who has visited Mexico City, I can tell you the answer is yes. A big part of solo female travel is safety, and it's important to take the same precautions in Mexico City that you would anywhere else. There are areas in Mexico City that you should avoid, especially as a solo female traveler.

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Six states fall under a do not travel to warning, including Colima, Guerrero, Michoacán, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas.

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Be cautious at night if you're traveling alone – Tulum isn't the most dangerous place at night, but in some places, it's not as well lit as it should be. Don't walk around alone late at night if you can avoid it — especially between the center of town and the beachfront hotel zone.

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