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Is Mexico safe<\/strong>? With the news and media blowing things out of proportion, many people ask that same question every day. Well, the U.S. Department of State travel advisory<\/strong> says that most of Mexico and many tourist destinations are very safe to visit. See what they had to say:<\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Mexico Travel Advisory<\/p>\n LAST UPDATED: DECEMBER 24, 2014<\/p>\n General Conditions:\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Millions of U.S. citizens safely visit Mexico each year for study, tourism, and business, including more than 150,000 who cross the border every day.\u00c2\u00a0 The Mexican government dedicates substantial resources to protect visitors to major tourist destinations, and there is no evidence that organized criminal groups have targeted U.S. visitors or residents based on their nationality.\u00c2\u00a0 Resort areas and tourist destinations in Mexico generally do not see the levels of drug-related violence and crime that are reported in the border region or in areas along major trafficking routes.<\/p>\n Latest Update:\u00c2\u00a0Is Mexico a Safe Destination?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Nevertheless, U.S. travelers should be aware that the Mexican government has been engaged in an extensive effort to counter organized criminal groups that engage in narcotics trafficking and other unlawful activities throughout Mexico.\u00c2\u00a0 The groups themselves are engaged in a violent struggle to control drug trafficking routes and other criminal activity.\u00c2\u00a0 Crime and violence are serious problems and can occur anywhere.\u00c2\u00a0 U.S. citizens have fallen victim to criminal activity, including homicide, gun battles, kidnapping, carjacking, and highway robbery.\u00c2\u00a0 While many of those killed in organized crime-related violence have themselves been involved in criminal activity, innocent persons have also been killed.\u00c2\u00a0 The number of U.S. citizens reported to the Department of State as murdered in Mexico was 81 in 2013 and 85 in 2014 to date.<\/p>\n No Travel Advisory Assessment by State:\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Source: <\/em><\/p>\n travel.state.gov<\/em><\/p>\n U.S. Department of State \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Bureau of Consular of Affairs<\/em><\/p>\n The Riviera Maya not only has gorgeous weather and beautiful beaches but also is very safe and fun to travel to<\/a>. Whether it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a second home, retirement home or just a beautiful vacation destination you seek Mexico has much to offer. You can feel safe and secure in your real estate purchases<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n