All our articles about Safety.
Mexico's safety warnings range from "normal precautions" to "do not travel," sometimes within a few hours' drive. Here is what the U.S. and UK advisories actually say about Cancún, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and other favorites, which everyday risks matter more, and how Belize and Roatán compare.
The Caribbean is not one destination but more than two dozen, and the risks range from street crime in a few cities to rip currents, dengue mosquitoes and a beach tree you should never touch. Here is an honest, island by island look at what to watch out for.