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The hotel zone and tourist places are well patrolled by the police and it is very safe to go anywhere. However like any other city in the world you have to observe some prevention behavior to avoid to be victim of a crime. When using an ATM try to locate the ones located on shopping malls or where you see a high traffic of people. Try to get the cash you need during daylight time and if you need to do that by the night it is not recommended that you go alone, have somebody to go with you, while you are inside the ATM booth the other people can wait you outside. The hotel zone and tourist places are well patrolled by the police and it is very safe to go anywhere. However like any other city in the world you have to observe some prevention behavior to avoid to be victim of a crime. When going to night clubs, bars or discos if somebody offers to you any kind of drug please do not accept it, drugs are illegal and forbidden, its possession is prosecuted by federal law, get away of that person immediately. Warning, if you accept drugs you could be dealing with an undercover federal agent and he/she could take you to the jail and press charges against you for federal offense. On bars and discos never leave your drink unattended, if you need to go to the restroom finish your drink before you go. | | Don't wear valuable items that might draw attention to you | | When board a taxi, arrange the price first and write down the number if possible. | Don't leave your hotel with large amounts of cash, it is convenient that you carry only the necessary for the day, if have more that one credit or debit cards, leave one of them at the hotel safety deposit box. | When going to the beach don't take money, watch or wallet. If you need to do that, don't leave the items unattended. Beaches in Mexico are public and people can freely walk on the beach strip. |
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