What parts of Mexico should you avoid?

Reconsider Travel To:

• Baja California state due to crime and kidnapping.
• Chihuahua state due to crime and kidnapping.
• Coahuila state due to crime and kidnapping.
• Durango state due to crime.
• Guanajuato state due to crime.
• Jalisco state due to crime and kidnapping.
• Mexico state due to crime and kidnapping.

How many tourists are kidnapped in Mexico each year?

Abduction by the Numbers The same study reports about 114,600 stranger-abductions are attempted per year, of which about 3,200 to 4,600 are successful.

How many US citizens are kidnapped in Mexico?

The FBI investigated 219 kidnapping events in Mexico in 2019 (106 events in 2018). In 95 of them, the victim was a U.S. citizen, and in 22, the victim was a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident. Of the cases, 135 were KFRs, 73 were virtual kidnappings, and in 11 there was no ransom demand.

Is it safe to road trip through Mexico?

Safety While Driving in Mexico Firstly, driving through Mexico is quite safe, for the most part. There are some occurrences of drug-related violence which I will talk about below. To avoid drug violence, you need to plan your route according to the latest news.

Is it safe to travel to Mexico?

Mexico has a high risk of violent crime, such as murder, armed robbery, sexual assault and kidnapping. Don’t travel at night outside major cities. Kidnapping is a serious risk. Drug-related violence is widespread.

How often do kidnappings occur in Mexico?

Mexico: Kidnappings per 100,000 people, 2003 – 2017: The latest value from 2017 is 1 kidnappings per 100,000 people. For comparison, the world average in 2017 based on 65 countries is 1.8 kidnappings per 100,000 people.

What is the safest part of Mexico to visit?

Mexico safest cities: Merida, located in the Yucatan Peninsula, is known as the safest city in Mexico.