Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico? Most Definitely! Mexico News Network
go to original October 19, 2013

Visit Mexico, explore and discover every hidden magical spot and feel safe at all times! (Mexico News Network)

The warnings about traveling to Mexican territory have been heard by the entire world, mainly because of violent acts shown on international media who tend to distort reality, instead of showing the true fascination that lies behind and within every destination in Mexico.

However, the true security problem in Mexico is centralized only in a few spots, and it's generally produced by the government's fight against drugs. These red lights frequently turn on in some cities of the north of the country, in states like Chihuahua, Sinaloa or Tamaulipas, while other cities full of culture and tourism, like Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Los Cabos, Cancun or Merida, are still the perfect option for vacationing.

The numbers speak by themselves, because according to a Stanford University analysis and information from the FBI, Cancun has a murder rate 4 times shorter than Orlando. The same thing happens with Mexico City, which is considered dangerous by some tourists. However if we take this information and match it to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography and the FBI, we get to the conclusion that in fact Washington DC is twice as dangerous as Mexico City.

This way, the possibilities of a traveler finding himself in a risky situation are minimum, especially because the majority of tourist destinations in the country feature what we call a rather specific area, with specialized infrastructure, paying extreme attention to every visitor and detail, and happen to be the safest zones of the cities. This way, Mexico News Network invites you to research about your destination, and we also give you some recommendations to make your trip a very pleasant experience:

• Know the currency exchange rate so you can have an idea of how much money is reasonable to be carrying around.
• Use the safety deposit box in your hotel.
• Ask about the places where it would be better not to wear ostentatious jewelry.
• Keep an eye on your belongings in public places.
• Drink alcohol moderately.
• Ask your hotel's staff about the precautions that you have to take if you want to walk in lonely places and beaches at night.
• Don't give personal information to strangers.

Anywhere in the world that you go to, try to follow these simple rules, and don't forget to pack information and common sense with you, to have a peaceful experience. Doing so, you'll be able to enjoy all the magic of Mexico without worries.

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