Fact is, we don’t recommend anywhere that’s unsafe. And we don’t recommend every corner of any country. We’ve spent a lot of years and invested a lot of money in on-the-ground research. We’ve traveled to, lived in, and invested in, the places we recommend. And, we know the...
Mexicohas suffered from a reputation of being unsafe due to the drug war in certain parts of the country, but I can say with confidence that the Yucatan is plenty safe for tourists. Media outlets tend to only report on sensational news coming from Mexico, so many people assume the whole c...
Most of Mexico is safe for visitors. Violent crime against visitors is rare, and millions of tourists visit every year with no problems. The areas most affected by drug cartel crimes are places tourists don’t visit. We’ve never felt unsafe. Petty theft is the biggest crime risk in the ...
I’ve never felt unsafe walking alone, especially when I’m in areas like Condesa, Roma Norte, or Jaurez, which are the areas you are likely to be in as a tourist. Solo female travelers should generally feel safe here, though I would take extra caution at night. The standard safety pre...
Great water-sports, vibrant nightclubs and a low cost of living add to the charm of both Mexico's scenic shores and thriving cities. In recent years, it has also become a very comfortable destination even for tourists on a budget, thanks to an increase in quality Mexico hostels... more ...
For the best car rental prices, useDiscover Cars. Hitchhiking– Hitchhiking is not advised in Mexico. It’s not very common and it’s very unsafe. Avoid it. When to Go to Mexico Summer (June to October) is the rainy season in Mexico, but this is mostly just in the center of the co...
London is one of the most safest cities in the world and having lived in London certainly most of my life (apart from 5 years living in Sao Paulo, Brazil) I have to say they as a Gay man I have never experienced any feelings of homophobia, feeling unsafe when walking alone at night,...
We’ve never yet felt unsafe (no more unsafe than we would if visiting any foreign country). During our Morelia visit, we notice a light military police presence – jeeps with armed personnel occasionally drive down the streets. But it gives us no cause for alarm. ...
London is one of the most safest cities in the world and having lived in London certainly most of my life (apart from 5 years living in Sao Paulo, Brazil) I have to say they as a Gay man I have never experienced any feelings of homophobia, feeling unsafe when walking alone at night,...
The way I always put it, neither I nor my fellow expats in Mexico would be here if we felt unsafe… or felt our families were in danger. That doesn’t mean there is no crime. Just that it is not at the level depicted on the U.S. news all over the country. There are hot ...