While we would never suggest walking around anywhere at night (especially by yourself), Playa del Carmen is technically safe at night. There are dodgy areas that you should avoid, but if you stay on the typical touristy streets, you will be okay. It is better to stick with a group though.

Is 5th Avenue Playa del Carmen Safe?

If you want a short answer, yes. As a tourist visiting Playa del Carmen for a week or 2 doing normal tourist things like eating at restaurants, visiting Mayan ruins, and having some drinks and dancing salsa on 5th Avenue at night, you are very unlikely to encounter any issues with safety.

What cartel runs Playa del Carmen?

According to the Quintana Roo government, six criminal groups operate in the resort town including the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the Zetas Vieja Escuela (Old School Zetas) and the Sinaloa Cartel.

How many murders did Playa del Carmen have in 2019?

163 homicides From a Noticaribe article today about Cancún now being the 7th most violent city in México, which wasnt a big surprise, but one of the charts in the article listing the 30 cities with the most homicides in Mexico lists Playa del Carmen with 163 homicides January- October 2019 or 69.9 per 100,000 people.

Can you drink water in Playa del Carmen?

Can You Drink Tap Water in Playa del Carmen? No, tap water is not drinkable.

Do the cartels own the resorts in Mexico?

Re: Cartel and large resorts. Right Robert the cartels own many of the large resorts.

Who owns most of the resorts in Mexico?

Grupo Vidanta was founded by Daniel Chávez Morán in 1974 and is headquartered in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. The group has 25,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of US$750 million (FY 2015) .Grupo Vidanta.TypeMexican conglomerateFounderDaniel Chávez MoránHeadquartersNuevo Vallarta, MexicoArea servedMexico8 more rows

Can I brush my teeth with tap water in Playa del Carmen?

Water. All inclusive resorts as well as local restaurants will ALWAYS serve filtered water and ice and make their coffee, tea and soup from this water. You can use the tap water to brush your teeth, however, do not drink the tap water. Drink water and lots of it.

Why is the water brown in Playa del Carmen?

Tourists looking for sun and sand in Mexican resorts like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum have been disgusted by foul-smelling mounds of sargassum — a seaweed-like algae — piling up on beaches and turning turquoise waters brown, and experts are warning that it may be the new normal.

Is Cancun run by cartels?

Drug cartels operate in the state, which is known for a lucrative retail drug market and as a landing spot for drug shipments. However, tourists have rarely been targeted in gang violence and the woman may have been a bystander hit by a stray bullet.

Are Mexican all-inclusive resorts safe?

Mexicos top tourist destinations like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Cabo San Lucas are very safe, despite the countrys high crime rates and other statistics that may have travelers looking somewhere else when booking a vacation.

Are Mexican resorts safe Covid?

Mexico is open to travelers. There is no need to provide a negative PCR test or quarantine on arrival, though most resorts ask guests to fill out health questionnaires. As of September 15, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed Mexicos travel advisory rating at level 3 -- high risk.