{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/merida","updatedAt":"2026-09-02T03:21:16.512Z","place":{"city":"Mérida","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":20.9670759,"lon":-89.6237402},"safety":{"score":67,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":68,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Very Positive","summary":"Travelers and expats consistently report feeling very safe in Mérida, highlighting its low crime rate and peaceful atmosphere.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":62,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While violent crime is rare, visitors should be aware of pickpocketing and common tourist scams, particularly in crowded areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery against tourists is rare; most incidents involve petty theft."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in tourist hotspots and crowded areas."},"safeAreas":["Centro Histórico","Paseo de Montejo","Santa Ana","Santiago"],"avoidAreas":["San José Tecoh (higher petty crime and scams, avoid at night)","Dzityá (industrial zone, elevated theft risk after dark)"],"scams":["Taxi fare padding, especially from the airport","Tourist-targeted scams like 'skip-the-line' fraud at attractions"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, heavy police presence, tourist police booths, very safe day and night."},{"name":"Paseo de Montejo","level":"safe","note":"Upscale boulevard with regular patrols, excellent lighting, minimal risk."},{"name":"Santa Ana","level":"safe","note":"Popular residential zone with low crime, frequented by tourists and expats."},{"name":"Santiago","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with strong community vigilance and low incident reports."},{"name":"Itzimná","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe but occasional petty theft reported after dark; stay alert."},{"name":"Francisco de Montejo","level":"caution","note":"Mix of residential and commercial; pickpocketing possible in crowded spots."},{"name":"San José Tecoh","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of petty crime and scams targeting visitors; avoid at night."},{"name":"Dzityá","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone with limited tourism infrastructure; higher theft risk after dark."}]}}