Is Cancun safe for tourists?
12/06/2021So much hearsay, so many stories are to be found on the internet about people with bad experiences and safety issues in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. This is the cartel country where people are shot to death, taken hostage, and corruption rules in the streets. I think we all know someone that can tell you how dangerous it is in Cancun, yet many expats live here. Are they just lucky, plain stupid, or real daredevils? That they would enjoy a sunshine life at the cartel feet? I have done a series on safety in Cancun. I show you where…
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