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Safety remains a great concern for Americans who go abroad, especially Mexico, where they do not speak the language and are much less used to how things are done.
Unnecessary to say that many people fall victim to scams or even small crime.
The neighbor of America is absolutely beautiful, but it is not to deny that it has developed a notorious reputation if, at least partly, a moderately risky destination for newcomers who have never left their country and had no taste of life in the worldwide south .
That said, there are a handful of cities where Risks for tourists are less pronounced. The good news is that a triad of iconic vacation spots through the sea has made the list.
According to Inegi (National Institute of Statistics and Geography) these are the 3 safest beach destinations in Mexico Based on the latest survey:
Puerto Vallarta
The leading destination in the Pacific State of Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta, is the perfect marriage between the long-standing charm of Mexico, suggestive for the colonial period and the modern 21st century coastal resort:
The ‘romantic zone’ has been crossed with paved streets, all covered with family businesses and leads to a charming, baroque church of Our Lady of Guadalupe weaken it, it Malecón Is with palm tree with strewn promenade that unfolds along the ocean.
It is a 12-block livestock link Zona Romántica to the high -rise hotel zone, where many of the five -star statements are concentrated, Packed with sculptures and stalls Delicious $ 1 street tacos serve, so you get the core of it.
Puerto Vallarta is the Mexico that we love in a nutshell; How safe is it?
Looking at the Our travel advice For the state of Jalisco as a whole, chances are that you will not feel confident enough to visit yourself, which with the mention of higher levels of crime and abduction, but there is a comment that is often ignored:
Washington clearly states that there are ‘No other restrictions on travel‘For American employees in the tourist areas of Guadalajara, Chapala, Ajijic and Puerto Vallarta (including the adjacent Riviera Nayarit).
Despite the violent crime and gang activity in selected municipalities and areas throughout the state, PV is largely unaffected, because it is primarily a tourist city where peat wars usually do not take place.
That is why only 30.5% of the locals think it is dangerous to live in, to a clear majority of 69.5%.
La Paz
The capital of the Baja California Sur State and a relaxed Pacific City characterized by its long, Zafront Malecón, parallel to sandy beaches, lush municipal gardens and photo-perfect historical center, it has become a safe haven for the species for crowd- Vary tourists.
Meaning meaning.
27.9% of the inhabitants of La Paz think it is a safe place to live in–– No wonder that it is literally called ‘peace’ – observed with low levels of crime, as noted by NumbeoAnd a noticeable absence of gangs and other illegal organizations in the area.
Americans have little worried about visiting La Paz. Although we would not fully abandon our guard and leave items without supervision or walk through the streets with shiny gold jewelry for no reason, very few tourists are violently approached or robbed when they are on vacation here.
Most times back home with beautiful memories of cozy boutique hotels on the coastline –––Casa BoWe look at you – – Warm Nights Dining Alfresco with a view of the monumental, 19th century Nuestra Señora de la Paz Cathedral and pure peace.
Pickpocket in well -milled areas, especially the central square and the promenade, is really their biggest threat, and even then, It does not happen with sufficient rates To justify a stronger travel warning for the American part.
In fact, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regards La Paz, as well as the wider state of Baja California Sur, a destination of level 2, a level higher than Jalisco.
LOS CABOS
Including San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos forms a single resort strip on the south side of Baja California Sur, embraced by the Azure waters of the Pacific, and scooped Sun-Kissed, Golden Sands for kilometers.
It is primarily a leisure destination, with an abundance of luxurious Spa hotels to his name, including Mexico’s most appreciated Then, the stately Grand Velas, which occupies a private piece of beach and offers guests of world-class facilities (If you have a spare $ 1,465 per night).
Los Cabos is the preferred shub in Mexico for peace -seeking travelers, not only for the incredible service that is seen in Resorts, but also for the impressive safety levels:
Although the Baja California peninsula is driven with gang activity, Los Cabos is essentially geographically isolated from crime hotspots to the north: the nearest major settlement is the equally safe toodos Santos, while the more notorious Tijuanana is one long 20 hours of driving.
Moreover, highways that lead to the southern capes are, Strictly consumedAnd within the boundaries of the municipality, it is not uncommon to see army officers patrolling in the marina lodged with restaurant.
In that case it is hardly a surprise that only 25.1% of the residents of Los Cabos consider the area ‘unsafe’ to live in, according to Inegi, making it the safest beach destination in Mexico on the basis of the first hand by the first hand by The locals themselves, who is usually the tendency to be much more critical than tourists.
In order to further support that finding, the US Department of Foreign Affairs has added the destination to their travel advice at level 2 – in other words, Americans are not discouraged at all to visit.
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