SafetyMexico like many other cities has cases of mugging and other petty crimes. The most common targets of street criminals are well-dressed business people and the obviously affluent tourist or local resident. Avoid wearing any jewelry in public, don't carry fancy bags, and make your ATM withdrawals during busy hours.
Visitors to this area must exercise care, common sense and a high degree of awareness with respect to their personal security. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind in this regard.
A visitor should always keep his wallet in an inner front pocket or in a money belt and a purse should always be carried securely under the arm.
Leave valuables in a safe place, make use of a hotel safe if one is available. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry and carry only the cash or credit cards that you will be need for that day.
Only use ATMs when absolutely necessary and only during business hours. Use only those ATMs which are located on the premises of large banks or other financial institutions who will generally have security personnel on duty.
Do not take your passport and other valuables to the beach. Leave them in the hotel safe.
Always use seat belts and avoid driving at high speeds, in the rain, or at night. Try to stick to the main roads and highways. Also, be aware that stray livestock can unexpectedly cross your path on the road at any time.
Restrict all bus and train travel to daylight hours and to conveyances that appear to be safe and well maintained. Be aware that pickpockets are common in bus and train stations.
Avoid hiking alone in remote areas and sparsely populated beaches. At night, visitors should use only the main, well lit streets and avoid wearing items of expensive jewellery.
It is unsafe to hitchhike, accept rides from, or offer rides to, anyone you have never met before.
Never go on a nature tour (such as a trip into a jungle or rain forest area) without a qualified guide who can advise you on (and help protect you from) the risks of poisonous snakes, scorpions and other dangerous insects and wildlife.
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