{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/felipe-carrillo-puerto","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T12:59:42.596Z","place":{"city":"Felipe Carrillo Puerto","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":19.5775,"lon":-88.04529},"safety":{"score":52,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":44,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":50,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Traveler reports indicate generally positive experiences during daylight hours in central areas, but growing unease about safety after dark and on rural routes due to recent crime incidents.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":45,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Felipe Carrillo Puerto is moderately safe for visitors who exercise normal precautions, though night travel and rural roads require extra caution.","summary":"The city scores 59/100 on safety indices, reflecting moderate crime risk primarily from robbery and scams targeting tourists. While violent crime is not widespread, recent reports indicate rising anxiety due to illegal deprivations of liberty and police operations linked to organized crime in early 2026. Visitors should avoid isolated areas after dark and remain vigilant against petty theft and fraud.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Muggings and armed robbery occur occasionally, especially on isolated roads or in poorly lit areas after dark; avoid resisting if confronted."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in markets, bus stations, and crowded events; keep bags zipped and front-facing in public spaces."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake tour guides offering unauthorized access to ruins","Overcharging for transportation or goods in tourist zones","Timeshare pressure sales in resort areas"],"zones":[]}}