Originally Posted by Internaut
Back on topic: How is the security in Mexico in terms of crime against tourists. The place always struck me as a bit dodgy (and I already go to enough dodgy places when I travel for business).
The guidebooks tell you that Yucatan is as safe as anywhere, and we had no hassle at all. It seemed safer than similar US areas, to be honest.
Mexico City - the mass ranks of police in the tourist areas seems offputting but we had no real trouble. Not taking street taxis is the only bit of advice everyone gives. The city has major problems (23m people, many of whom do not even have running water all day) but it is massive and you will only be in the good bits.