Official safety information for U.S. citizens
Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionExercise Increased CautionUpdated: May 29, 2026
Specific RegionQuintana Roo
Why This LevelShootings between rival gangs have injured/killed bystanders. U.S. citizens have been victims of crime in tourist and non-tourist areas.
See What Travelers On The Ground Are SayingKey Advice- Pay attention after dark in downtown Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen.
- Remain in well-lit pedestrian streets and tourist zones.
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