How safe is Tlaquepaque?

Travel inevitably entails risks, but so does staying at home: No human environment is 100% safe! Many foreign news services portray Mexico as being rife with crime. However, for those seeking safe tourist destinations, it is important to look at the facts.

First, one should note that typical travel warnings emphasize that crime is not uniformly distributed. It often occurs mostly in northern border cities, hundreds of miles from here. Tlaquepaque, with its many visitors and Tourist Police, qualifies as a well-known and generally safe area.

Crime Statistics Perspective

Comparing Mexico to other countries can provide perspective. While statistics can vary, historical data has often shown that tourist zones in Mexico can be safer than many urban areas in other countries.

*Historical comparison data sourced from public records.

Realities on the Ground

Turning specifically to Tlaquepaque, many visitors are amazed at the general feeling of safety they perceive here. Families with children stroll Jardín Hidalgo until late at night, and visitors don’t hesitate to walk through the Centro Histórico.

Tourist Police are constantly riding their bicycles in pairs around the central area, as much to answer questions and assist visitors as to maintain public safety. Besides the Tourist Police, there are municipal, metropolitan, and federal forces present. Also, on Independencia there are emergency telephones and security video cameras.

However, sensible travel safety advice always applies. Pedestrians should look carefully both ways before crossing streets, and watch for uneven sidewalks. Consideration of travel insurance for Mexico is always a prudent step for any international trip. If one uses good judgment, Tlaquepaque is a wonderful and safe place to visit.