Just like you probably have areas in your own hometowns which you avoid as well. Areas like Tepito, Doctores, Ciudad Neza, and Iztapalapa should be avoided. And it’s a bit of a dead zone, so even if it’s safe, it does feel a bit eerie. While the Historic Centre is great to visit during the day, at night, everything closes down. Neighbourhoods like La Condesa, Roma, Polanco and Coyoacan are amazing neighbourhoods to explore day or night. That way, even at night, we knew we were sticking to the safest areas of the city. We spent some time researching which areas to avoid and the safest areas to stay in. And always keep an eye on valuable items. Keep your wits about you, and be mindful of your surroundings. That doesn’t mean you should travel without a care in the world. I felt much more unsafe in Barcelona than I ever did in Mexico City. And the increased police presence throughout the city, enforced by their new president, always makes you feel at ease. We never felt unsafe in the tourist areas. So if you stick to areas of town you know aren’t a problem, you shouldn’t experience any issues. Unfortunately for the country, crime in Mexico is more gang-related, and therefore there is less petty theft. What we learnt when visiting is that crime in the city, especially that related to tourism (IE., pick-pocketing, financial kidnapping and taxi scams) has been vastly reduced over the years. Don’t rely on what you hear, instead of doing the research about safety for yourself.Īlthough other areas of Mexico are under travel advisories and warnings, Mexico City is not under any travel restrictions. I think shows like ‘Narcos‘ and everything being said in the US media about Mexico has vastly, and falsely, influenced people’s opinions about Mexico. Sure, there is crime, but you’ll find crime in any big city. There is so much out there in the media about Mexico which is either just plain untrue, exaggerated or even just circumstantial. Don’t believe everything you hear about the crime
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