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Turquoise water and white sand along the Cancun Hotel Zone

Travel Advice

Is Cancun safe for tourists?

For most visitors, yes. The Hotel Zone and main tourist areas are heavily policed and the vast majority of trips pass without incident. Most problems involve petty theft, taxi overcharging or drinking too much, not violent crime. Use common sense, book licensed transport and stay alert at night.

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