15 Safest Places in Mexico
Mexico is the most visited Latin American country and the seventh most visited country on Earth. Americans lead the way with 40 million visitors in 2019 according to the US National Travel and Tourism Office. No surprise there since it sits on the southern border and is reachable by land.
What is surprising is that Mexico has a sinister reputation in the travel world as an unsafe place to visit. Stories of organized crime and drug cartels in the media and the movies scare some travelers away. But in reality, Mexico has some very safe places to visit, even for female solo travelers if you stay in a resort where safety is a top priority.
So if sunny Caribbean beaches, exploring ancient ruins, fantastic ethnic cuisine, and a fun-filled nightlife sounds tantalizing, put away your worries and plan a trip to Mexico. To get you started, here are the 15 safest places to visit in Mexico.