What is the safest place in the Yucatan Peninsula?
Located in the Yucatan Peninsula, one of the safest parts of Mexico, Merida consistently ranks as the safest place to travel in Mexico. In fact, Merida is considered the safest place in Mexico to vacation in the entire peninsula.
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12: Sunbathing & Yoga In TulumTulum has the best beaches in the Yucatan Peninsula. The area originally served as a major port for the nearby Mayan jungle city of Cobá – but these days it's full of hippies, backpackers, and celebrities looking to unwind.
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.
There are also amazing Yucatan beaches, world-class birdwatching, delicious Yucatan food, historic Colonial cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and cenotes (natural jungle pools). No matter the kind of vacation you're after, you can find it in Yucatan state.
Some nightclubs, bars, might be run by cartel members or people connected with them. Some cartel connected have legitimate businesses but the big money is in drugs and now with the border open, human trafficking. Do cartels own resorts in Mexico? They do.