Safety info for Mexico:
General: Reasonable in tourist areas.
Watch Out: Pickpocketing in crowded bars.
Scams: Overpriced bar touts.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Mexico — recent police activity
Started by CardiffChris · 22 Mar 2026 · 255 views
Posts: 1,892
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Cardiff, UK
22 Mar 2026 at 10:03
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Cardiff, UK
0
Posts: 1,830
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Toronto, Canada
23 Mar 2026 at 08:12
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
0
Posts: 1,833
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: New York, NY
23 Mar 2026 at 18:30
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound
0
Posts: 1,927
Rep: 0
Joined: Dec 2025
Location: Nashville, TN
24 Mar 2026 at 13:13
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN
0
Posts: 1,888
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Perth, Australia
24 Mar 2026 at 17:43
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
0
Posts: 1,917
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
25 Mar 2026 at 13:54
Did you use the local sites or find girls at clubs?
0
Posts: 1,900
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Minneapolis, MN
25 Mar 2026 at 20:03
How does it compare to Thailand?
0
Posts: 1,861
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Calgary, Canada
25 Mar 2026 at 20:44
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada
0
Posts: 1,927
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Vancouver, Canada
25 Mar 2026 at 21:48
Did you use dating apps or find girls at clubs?
0
Posts: 1,861
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Calgary, Canada
25 Mar 2026 at 22:23
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada
0
Posts: 1,915
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Houston, TX
26 Mar 2026 at 01:25
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
Texas Heat — Houston, TX
0
Posts: 1,833
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: New York, NY
26 Mar 2026 at 06:10
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound
0
Posts: 1,909
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Detroit, MI
26 Mar 2026 at 07:51
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,898
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Denver, CO
26 Mar 2026 at 09:26
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl
0
Posts: 1,915
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Ottawa, Canada
26 Mar 2026 at 15:38
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,877
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Dublin, Ireland
26 Mar 2026 at 17:13
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
Dublin, Ireland | 34 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,813
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Portland, OR
26 Mar 2026 at 19:17
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
Portland, OR | 20 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,882
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Philadelphia, PA
26 Mar 2026 at 22:40
I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $119/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $119/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Philadelphia, PA
0
Posts: 1,900
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Minneapolis, MN
27 Mar 2026 at 03:03
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
0
Posts: 1,901
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Sacramento, CA
27 Mar 2026 at 03:48
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA
0