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The ten most deadly cities in Mexico for tourists
Crime and danger traveling to Mexico have been widely publicized for a long time. As a result, tourism in Mexico has suffered to the point where even cruise lines have pulled ships from calling at ports that seem safe by all appearances. Still, numbers speak for themselves and according to a study conducted by Citizens Council for Public Safety and Criminal Justice, nearly twenty-five percent of the most dangerous cities in the world are in Mexico.Just this week, MSNBC reported that one person died in drug-related violence every half hour in Mexico last year, amounting to 48 executions per day on average, a sign that the violence surrounding the country's powerful cartels continues unabated. Still, to a casual observer, Mexico looks like a reasonably safe place to visit or live.
Take a look at the gallery below based on per capita deaths for the surprising results.
Gallery: 10 most dangerous cities in Mexico
Flickr photo by (3)
Filed under: Photos, Mexico, Travel Health, Cruises, Central America, Travel Security
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)
Luis Jan 14th 2012 1:21PM
It sounds like you're against Mexico. Are you planning on writing a similar article about other countries?
It sounds just like bad publicity to me.
By the way, it's Torreon, not Torrean.
David Jan 23rd 2012 10:20AM
Its sounds like your against the truth. Don't try and get defensive just because someone isn't brimming over with praise of all things Mexican. Mexico IS dangerous and even Mexicans will tell you that but one needs not be Mexican to know that. Mexico is insanely beautiful but it really is a damm shame that all the violence has kept many from going to visit and enjoy the beauty.
amber Jan 23rd 2012 6:22AM
Yesterdays article was the 10 safest places in Mexico.
MIGUEL Jan 23rd 2012 7:19AM
Mexico is **ithole,all the people are sub-human garbage,stick that in your taco luis
erbie Jan 23rd 2012 8:24AM
Why do you think all of the Mexicans are trying to ESCAPE into the United States right now. Why do you think that Sam Huston had all the Mexican soldiers in his army in Texas. Why do you think that the Mexicans in Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, California wanted something more protective to their life styles than provided for by Mexico City from the very early 1800s and even unto today. Everybody thinks about Texas but California revolted on its on and no Sam Huston's are mentioned about the country of California. No, there is violence in every major city in the world, but none to the extent that Mexico has and the big exception is, they try to do something about it, what is Mexico doing besides training the police to be drug cartel members.
icegold66 Jan 23rd 2012 11:24AM
Liberals turn a deaf ear towards the truth. If the truth is opposed to their politically correct agenda, they will do everything to undermine the truth.
jdo52tex Jan 23rd 2012 9:27AM
Erbie. If you ever studied your American history, which hasn't been really taught for almost 30 years. It was the land grabbing, money hungry politican's in Washington, who sent US troops into California pretending to be farmers and miners to stir up trouble for Mexico.
About the same way they did it in Hawaii.
Yon Jan 24th 2012 2:37PM
Then I suggest you go there for a visit, or better to reside. And wear a flak jacket, maybe?
usmokedrugs Jan 23rd 2012 12:32PM
Something wrong with warning people of dangerous places?
Margo French Jan 23rd 2012 10:38AM
Sorry to say, but Mexico is extremely dangerous for tourists and residents alike. I thought atleast Cancun would be safe, but when I saw the trucks with armed military and machine guns cruising the streets, you can be sure I will never visit Mexico again until these drug cartels are eradicated. Mexicans should elect officials who can't be bribed to rid that country of the banditos, or the entire country will become a rogue country ruled by the cartels.
Doreen Jan 23rd 2012 11:35AM
WHY DON'T THEY JUST LEGALIZE POT AND BE DONE WITH THE VIOLENCE, TAXES WILL BE NO MORE HIGHER THAN NOW, MOST LIKELY CHEAPER IF THEY LEGALIZE WEED... LIKE BOOZE BACK IN THE DAY, THEY FINALLY LEGALIZED THAT, WHY NOT POT???
zihuarob Jan 23rd 2012 12:11PM
MARGO FRENCH - It is regrettable that you form such a negative opinion about a country you know practically nothing about simply because you saw the military patrolling on your vacation to Cancún, a place that is almost more gringo than Mexican to begin with. The military have patrolled in Mexico since long before you were born. We do a lot of things differently than where you come from. I can't imagine what you were even thinking in the first place choosing Cancún as a vacation destination. You obviously should stick to "safer" venues such as Disneyworld in Orlando.
PLEASE, WIMPS & WHINERS STAY HOME!
PaulaB Jan 23rd 2012 4:05PM
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PaulaB Jan 23rd 2012 2:38PM
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Penny auctions were new to me until a few weeks ago but now I am regularly saving hundreds of dollars on things like iPads, gift cards, cameras and smart phones. I even got a $200 Best Buy gift card there for $33. I did all my Christmas shopping there and I spent less and get more than ever before.
Rob Jan 23rd 2012 4:04PM
zihuarob says, "I can't imagine what you were even thinking in the first place choosing Cancún as a vacation destination. You obviously should stick to "safer" venues such as Disneyworld in Orlando."
That is my message to ALL Americans. We need to stick to much safer venues (Costa Rica, Aruba, Puerto Rico, ...Iraq). Don't put your families at unnecessary risk. Take zihuarob's advice.
zihuarob Jan 24th 2012 2:20PM
"ROB" - Please don't be childish and take my comments out of context. The woman had a BAD TRIP long before it ever occurred to her to visit Cancún. Nowhere on Earth could have satisfied her.
Rob Jan 24th 2012 11:45PM
zihuarob,
Perhaps you hadn't meant the context I used, but your statement works perfect for the rest of us. We REALLY should stick to much safer venues, whether in or outside of the US. There are many safer destinations to choose from, until perhaps the Mexican government is able to clean up its crime.
Dave W. Jan 23rd 2012 6:53AM
You don't have to go all the way to Mexico to have that kind of fun.Just come to Buffalo and walk down Bailey Ave. at about 1:00 am.I have talked to my friends that served in Iraq and Afghanistan.They would rather go back over then deal with the drug gangs that are in Buffalo.
So stay away from Mexico and the East side of Buffalo.
MIGUEL Jan 23rd 2012 7:26AM
if mexico is so great why is there a line of roaches coming into USA?
Elsa Jan 23rd 2012 7:58AM
Sounds like you're not a happy camper, Miguel, in need of a beautiful Mexican beach vacation??