Is Veracruz Safe? Crime Rates & Safety Report

Veracruz is a big city in the state of Veracruz in Central Mexico.

The Port of Veracruz is the core of the town’s economy.

Travelers come here to enjoy nightlife, music and dancing with a strong Cuban influence.

Many tourists come here to visit the annual carnival celebrations in February. At that time the city becomes a very crowd.

In Veracruz there are many attractions to visit:

San Juan de Ulúa Castle, last fortress of the Spanish Empire; Museo Agustin Lara – the former house of famous music writer; the city Acuarium; Downtown with people who dance “danzon”: traditional Cuban music adopted in Veracruz.

Warnings & Dangers in Veracruz

So... How Safe Is Veracruz Really?

Time ago Veracruz was a safe haven from drug-related crime in Northern Mexico.

But now, possible to say that the city is quite safe. As much as a large port city can be safe.

The biggest problem that you may have is meet a pickpocketer or being mugged.

But that’s the case in any major city.

Keep valuable belongings in the hotel room safe and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

The U.S. Department of State recommends to visitors stay in defined tourist areas because those are considered safest, however it’s always important to stay vigilant about your surroundings and personal belongings.

It’s not quite safe to take public transportation and drive at night in the Veracruz area.

If you use common sense: don’t walk around the outskirts late at night, don’t get drunk, don’t flash or carry large amounts of cash and valuables, staying in the city will be safe and cheap.

Use a good travel sense. If you don’t go looking for the drug culture, you are safe from it as a tourist or local.

For more new information about the situation in Veracruz, check the US Travel Advisory site before traveling to this region.

How Does Veracruz Compare?

City	Safety Index
Veracruz	70
Isla Holbox	85
Los Cabos	80
Queretaro City	63
Cabo San Lucas	68
Zacatecas	70
Valladolid	90
Bergen	71
Sheboygan	80
Rio Rancho	72
Houston	59
Phenix City	83
North Little Rock	59

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Veracruz Weather Averages (Temperatures)

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Mexico - Safety by City

City	Safety Index
Acapulco	63
Aguascalientes	80
Cabo San Lucas	68
Cancun	71
Chichen Itza	70
Chihuahua	40
Cozumel	85
Cuernavaca	65
Culiacan	55
Durango	75
Ensenada	90
Guadalajara	62
Guanajuato	53
Hermosillo	90
Huatulco	85
Isla Holbox	85
Isla Mujeres	80
Ixtapa	68
Juarez	32
Leon	68
Los Cabos	80
Manzanillo	68
Matamoros	40
Merida	78
Mexicali	42
Mexico City	45
Monterrey	55
Morelia	46
Nogales	50
Nuevo Laredo	40
Oaxaca	74
Piedras Negras	67
Playa del Carmen	69
Puebla	80
Puerto Morelos	85
Puerto Vallarta	70
Queretaro City	63
Reynosa	35
Saltillo	70
San Luis Potosi	80
San Miguel de Allende	75
Sayulita	90
Tijuana	41
Tulum	80
Valladolid	90
Veracruz	70
Zacatecas	70
Zapopan	70
Zihuatanejo	70