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As of late, a topic of concern for many travelers has been the Zika virus in Mexico. The virus, spread by mosquitoes, has been reported in Mexico by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the form of local transmission. However, even with its presence, the majority of people have no need to

Playa del Carmen is a town in the Riviera Maya area of Mexico, about 45 minutes south of the Cancun airport. It is located in the state Quintana Roo, which is in the Eastern part of Mexico.
Playa del Carmen started out as a fishing village more than 100 years ago. Its laid-back feel,

Did you know that you can stay safe on your next vacation to Mexico by doing one simple thing? Would you believe it if I told you this surefire safety method costs zero dollars and doesn’t even require a trip to the store? Well, it’s true! You can stay safe when visiting Mexico simply

 
Commonly called “Cabo,” Cabo San Lucas is located in the south of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula in the state of Baja California Sur. It is rated one of the top five tourist destinations in Mexico for its beaches, beautiful resorts and water sports. Cabo is also known as a party town because of its many

San Jose del Cabo is located just east of Cabo San Lucas in the south of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Cabo San Lucas is a well-known vacation destination in Mexico that is connected to San Jose del Cabo by a long hotel corridor where most tourists stay in the area.
Whereas Cabo San Lucas is a

Mazatlan is part of the Sinaloa state of Mexico, located in the country’s northwestern region. The city is known for its beaches, Historic Center and shopping in the Gold Zone.
One of the most high-profile criminal groups in Mexico is based in Sinaloa. As a result, violent crime rates are high in the state.

We continue to hear that some places might not be safe for traveling, and many people are concerned about safety in Huatulco, a favorite destination for those who want to leave the hectic lifestyle behind for a few days and have a peaceful retreat. So, what about Huatulco?
Huatulco is one of the most

While some 150,000 Americans enjoy safe visits to Mexico daily, the media continues to sensationalize violent stories from the country. But Mexico is in fact safer than a number of major U.S. cities. Ask any traveler and they’ll tell you just how safe they have felt in places like Philadelphia, Miami, New Orleans, Washington

While Mexico remains one of the greatest travel destinations, it’s often earmarked as a country full of violent crimes. But that’s not really the full picture. Sure, there is violence from time to time in isolated areas, such as along parts of the U.S. border, but the main tourist areas in the country are

 
How safe is it to travel to Mexico? This has been the question on many tourists’ minds over the past six months or so. Every time there is a new story from the country about the warring drug mafia or an isolated robbery case, the crescendo around this question increases incredibly. Like every other