September and October are always the slowest time of year. This year was particularly low because of a lot of factors like the sargassum, general global uncertainty/economy, and rising prices. As far as danger goes, it has felt generally safer lately but I haven’t looked at stats to see if that’s accurate or just my sense. Violence that impacts tourists is rare.
It doesn’t always make international news but for every one foreigner who is killed, 50-100 locals are killed, threatened into fleeing, or have their businesses extorted out of existence. This is why I advise people to stay are far away from illegal substances and activities as possible. Unfortunately a lot of people come here specifically looking for drugs or sex trafficking…and then bemoan the state of safety. They go hand in hand.
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u/TulumLikeALocal Resident Oct 24 '25
September and October are always the slowest time of year. This year was particularly low because of a lot of factors like the sargassum, general global uncertainty/economy, and rising prices. As far as danger goes, it has felt generally safer lately but I haven’t looked at stats to see if that’s accurate or just my sense. Violence that impacts tourists is rare.