{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/tulum","updatedAt":"2026-09-10T15:30:10.072Z","place":{"city":"Tulum","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":20.21173,"lon":-87.46325},"safety":{"score":56,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":50,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":55,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Most visitors report feeling safe during the day in tourist zones when taking basic precautions, though concerns rise at night and in less populated areas due to theft and scam risks.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":52,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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rare but not absent; most risks to visitors are non-violent, such as pickpocketing, bag-snatching, and taxi overcharging, particularly in crowded areas and at night. Visitor sentiment is largely positive when basic precautions are taken, though isolated incidents involving tourists caught in cartel crossfire or drug-related violence have been reported in recent months.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Occasional armed robbery reported near the Tulum bus depot and isolated beach areas, especially after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Frequent pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowded markets, at the bus terminal, and along the beach road during peak hours"},"safeAreas":["Aldea Zama","Tulum Archaeological Site","Gran Cenote and nearby cenotes"],"avoidAreas":["Isolated beach road south of Tulum Pueblo (risk of robbery/assault after dark)","Tulum Bus Depot area (occasional armed robbery, especially after dark)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging ('taxi mafia')","ATM and card skimming","Drink spiking in nightlife venues","Fake 'conservation fees' at ruins gates","Inflated prices ('Gringo Tax') at restaurants and shops"],"zones":[{"name":"Tulum Pueblo (downtown)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe during day; pickpocketing and taxi scams common, avoid isolated streets after dark."},{"name":"Hotel Zone / Beach Road","level":"caution","note":"Tourist area with petty theft and drink spiking risks; avoid unlit beach stretches after dark."},{"name":"Aldea Zama","level":"safe","note":"Upscale, gated residential/tourist zone with regular patrols; low violent crime, standard precautions advised."},{"name":"La Veleta","level":"caution","note":"Local neighborhood with moderate petty theft; avoid walking alone at night, especially near vacant lots."},{"name":"Tulum Archaeological Site","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled during opening hours; risks limited to bag snatching in crowds, no violent incidents reported recently."},{"name":"Gran Cenote and nearby cenotes","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist spots with security presence; main risks are slips on wet surfaces and petty theft unattended belongings."},{"name":"Isolated beach road south of Tulum Pueblo","level":"avoid","note":"Frequent site of opportunistic robbery and assault after dark; avoid unless in guided group or daylight."},{"name":"Tulum Bus Depot area","level":"avoid","note":"Occasional armed robbery reported, especially after dark; use official taxis or pre-arranged transport."}]}}