10 Safest Places in Mexico

While a high degree of caution is needed when traveling throughout Mexico, this remarkable hotbed of culture, cuisine, and color offers plenty of safe places to travel. Here, you’ll get to experience ancient Mayan ruins, flamboyant costumed festivals, and some of the most breathtakingly beautiful beaches you’ll ever sink your toes into. And did we mention the food? It’s simply irresistible.

Enjoy wet and wild watersports in Baja California, a historic colonial getaway on the Yucatan Peninsula, or venture into the nation’s heartland to sample top-notch tequila and sparkling wines in remote mountain towns. The safest Mexico destinations are aplenty if you know what to look for. Our handy guide below is an excellent place to start.

1. Merida

Cosmopolitan metropolis with a riveting past

适合： 历史, 照片, 餐饮

Capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, Merida hypnotizes visitors with its storied Mayan heritage and candy-hued colonial architecture. This sprawling city is the perfect place to wander centuries-old streets and atmospheric flea markets, before dining in quaint courtyard restaurants where you can sip mezcal under the stars.

Conveniently situated an hour from some of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, as well as ancient Mayan ruins like Chichen Itza and the UNESCO-listed Uxmal, Merida makes an excellent base for innumerable tours. Alternatively, spend all your time here and really get to know the city. We recommend perusing art at Casa Montejo, sampling regional fare at Manjar Blanco, and visiting the 17th century masterpiece: the Iglesia de Jesús church.

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2. Campeche

Color, charisma, and world-class cuisine

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 历史, 餐饮

San Francisco de Campeche is a Gulf of Mexico port city that’s celebrated for its wealth of baroque colonial buildings, formidable hilltop fortresses, and atmospheric restaurants. Situated on the barely explored side of the Yucatán Peninsula, 2 hours south of Merida, this underrated Mexican treasure is just waiting to be discovered.

Stroll the UNESCO-listed center and take in over 1,000 heritage attractions including the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Spanish colonial city walls, the Plaza de la Independencia, and the old Toro Theater. For freshly caught seafood, nothing beats a visit to one of Campeche’s waterfront restaurants like La Recova or La Pigua.

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3. Puerta Vallarta

For blissful beach vacations

适合： 餐饮, 夜生活, 照片

A resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, Jalisco’s Puerta Vallarta is so much more than its unblemished beaches, exhilarating watersports, and vibrant nightclubs. Venture beyond the seafront and discover a labyrinth of cobblestone streets lined with open-air eateries and kaleidoscopic street art (and further afield, the Sierra Madre mountains).

By day, soak up the sun on Playa de Los Muertos beach before hitting the Malecón Boardwalk to shop traditional Mexican art at the fabulous Tierra Huichol, or semi-precious jewelry at the exquisite Opal Mine. Don’t forget to visit downtown’s Frida Kahlo mural to take eye-popping Insta snaps, before dining at the Michelin-starred El Dorado restaurant, which is located on the waterfront.

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4. Cozumel Island

An unspoiled island paradise

适合： 家庭, 照片, 冒险,

The island of Cozumel, in the Caribbean Sea, attracts intrepid visitors. It offers travelers palm-fringed beaches, ruined Mayan temples, world-class scuba diving, and brightly colored corals and fish. A short boat ride north, MUSA boasts over 500 life-sized artworks that have been submerged to promote marine life, including cars, a winged angel with her hands reaching towards the heavens, and a man sitting on a couch watching TV.

When you’re not in the warm turquoise water or working on your tan, you can spend a day with a local skipper on an exhilarating fishing trip. Nature lovers will relish a visit to the Punta Sur Ecological Park with its unforgettable mangrove marshland, home to crocodiles, turtles, iguanas, and fish.

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5. La Paz

Sun, sea, and succulent seafood

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭, 餐饮

The capital city of Baja California Sur, characterful La Paz has long been considered a melting pot of cultures, despite its very Mexican appeal. Here, French, Italian, and Portuguese natives intermingle freely with Spanish-speaking locals along its waterfront Malecón and in the Plaza Constitución.

Crowds flock to the city for its year-round enviable temperatures, ocean-themed sculptures and street art, and independent local eateries that serve some of the tastiest cuisine in all of Mexico. When you’re not swimming with sea lions, whale sharks, manta rays, and dolphins, visit the Museum of Anthropology to browse its incredible collection of artifacts.

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6. Santiago de Querétaro

A Spanish colonial jewel

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 历史, 照片

Situated in central Mexico, Santiago de Querétaro is something of a rising star in the global travel scene. Where vacation havens such as San Miguel de Allende once stole the spotlight, this UNESCO-listed jewel offers a captivating alternative with its magnificent monuments, plant-filled patio bars, and Spanish colonial architecture.

Wander Querétaro’s car-free old quarter to see historic treasures like Neptune’s Fountain, El Danzante Conchero (the indigenous dancer), and the Templo de Santa Rosa de Viterbo, a beautiful Baroque church dating back to the 18th century. On a guided tour, visit the scenic Queretaro Wine Region for a day at Vinaltura: a vineyard that offers a 4-course gastronomic experience that’s simply unforgettable.

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7. Mazatlán

A big-game fishing and festival enclave

适合： 餐饮, 照片, 冒险

Mazatlán is a glamorous resort town boasting miles of golden sand beaches, a buzzing boardwalk, and cafe-lined cobblestone plazas that wouldn’t look out of place in Paris. While not as touristy as Cancún or Cabo, the city comes alive in February, when it hosts its annual carnival and is popular with anglers looking to hook black marlin and sailfish.

Thousands of people flock to the streets during Carnaval de Mazatlán for parades and coronations, music concerts, and flamboyant fireworks. The impeccably restored old town teems with bars and eateries that will delight even the most critical foodies. Our pick is the El Presidio Cocina de México restaurant and its pretty tropical courtyard.

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8. Oaxaca

A cultural and culinary icon

适合： 历史, 餐饮, 照片

Capital of Oaxaca state, Oaxaca de Juárez is a true Mexican wonder. The city is as renowned for its rich Indigenous culture and extensive agave and mezcal production as it is for its arts scene, gastronomy, and architecture. Awarded a Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO, Oaxaca is a short distance from the pre-Columbian archaeological site Monte Albán (the second-largest ceremonial site in Mesoamerica).

Stroll across the Zócalo to see the colorful balloon sellers and gregarious brass bands before grabbing a cafe table for an ice-cold beer and an Empanada de Amarillo. Close by, the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán wows with its centuries-old facade, romantic main cloister, and ornately decorated interior featuring a superb golden altar.

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9. Cabo San Lucas

Half-moon bays and powder-soft beaches

适合： 餐饮, 夜生活, 冒险

Sitting pretty at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas has long been a playground for those looking to escape the cold for some carefree fun in the sun. This gorgeous resort town is a bona fide hotspot for all things watersports including jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, snorkeling, glass-bottom boating, and flyboarding.

It doesn’t matter if you’re not a water bunny, because Cabo appeals to land-loving vacationers too with its 18 world-class golf courses (designed by legends such as Tiger Woods) and its vibrant bars, clubs, and restaurants. Don’t forget to ride across the desert dunes in a Cactus ATV, the ultimate thrill-seeking adventure.

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10. Playa del Carmen

Fun for the whole family

适合： 购物者, 夜生活, 冒险

Tucked away on the Yucatán Peninsula’s Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen is a resort city that’s famed for its sparkling aquamarine waters, alluring coral reefs, and chilled-out palm-fringed beaches. Its lively network of streets is chock-full of feverish nightclubs, bohemian art galleries, rustic-chic restaurants, and some truly outstanding shopping.

When you’re not exploring the city, take a dip in one of the region’s many cenotes (crystal-clear sinkholes that lead to underground caves) or visit ancient Mayan ruins in the walled city of Tulum. Nature lovers will relish the chance to swim with green, hawksbill, and loggerhead sea turtles at Akumal Beach, before zip-lining through the forest at Xplor Adventure Park.

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