{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/taxco","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T15:57:26.965Z","place":{"city":"Taxco","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":18.55462,"lon":-99.60592},"safety":{"score":52,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":44,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":49,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel safe in Taxco's centro during daylight hours but express unease after dark or when venturing beyond tourist zones, citing kidnapping fears and isolated robberies.","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":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Mexico","distanceKm":107}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Taxco is moderately safe for visitors who stay in the historic centro, avoid isolated areas at night, and exercise caution against kidnapping and petty crime.","summary":"Taxco's safety profile reflects Guerrero state's high homicide rate (24.9/100k) and weak institutions, but the tourist centro remains relatively insulated from violent crime targeting visitors. Recent incidents include a kidnapping of the mayor in April 2026 and ongoing cartel-related violence in surrounding areas, though tourists in the Zócalo and Santa Prisca Church vicinity have not been systematically targeted. Pickpocketing and robbery pose moderate risks, especially after dark or in less frequented zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery occur primarily at night outside the centro; tourists are not frequent targets but resistance increases risk."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in crowded markets, near Santa Prisca Church, and on buses; keep wallets in front pockets."},"safeAreas":["Silver market workshops (Alfarería district)"],"avoidAreas":["Outskirts toward Iguala highway (Federal Highway 95D) - high risk of extortion and cartel-related violence","Road to Chilpancingo (via Highway 95) - frequent highway robberies and kidnappings"],"scams":["Fake taxi drivers overcharging or taking tourists to isolated areas","Counterfeit silver jewelry sold at inflated prices in markets","Unlicensed tour guides offering 'shortcuts' that lead to robbery"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico (Zócalo and Santa Prisca area)","level":"caution","note":"Tourist center generally safe by day but pickpocketing and robbery risks increase after dark; avoid isolated streets at night."},{"name":"Barrio de San Juan","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with moderate crime; petty theft reported, avoid walking alone after dark."},{"name":"Barrio de Santiago","level":"caution","note":"Quiet neighborhood but isolated incidents of theft; exercise caution after sunset."},{"name":"Outskirts toward Iguala highway (Federal Highway 95D)","level":"avoid","note":"High-risk zone for extortion, robbery, and cartel-related violence; avoid all non-essential travel, especially at night."},{"name":"Road to Chilpancingo (via Highway 95)","level":"avoid","note":"Frequent highway robberies and kidnappings reported in 2024-2025; U.S. Embassy restricts employee travel; avoid unless essential."},{"name":"Areas near Taxco cemetery (Panteón Municipal)","level":"caution","note":"Isolated location with reports of muggings; avoid visiting after dark."},{"name":"Silver market workshops (Alfarería district)","level":"safe","note":"Artisan workshops in regulated zones are low-risk for visitors; petty scams possible but rare with reputable vendors."}]}}