{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/huatulco","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:52:50.163Z","place":{"city":"Huatulco","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":15.83288,"lon":-96.32076},"safety":{"score":54,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":47,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":53,"travellerSentiment":{"score":56,"label":"Cautious","summary":"Data indicates a lower percentage of people feel safe walking alone after dark, suggesting a level of caution is warranted for personal safety, especially at night.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":37,"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":50,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Mexico","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/rmsf-mexico"},{"level":"Alert","title":"Global 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":"Earthquake","severity":"green","title":"earthquake (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:35km) in Mexico 28/07/2026 05:35 UTC, 2.4 million in MMI IV.","distanceKm":432}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Huatulco presents a mixed safety profile, requiring a high degree of caution due to regional crime trends and specific health advisories.","summary":"While Huatulco itself is generally considered safer than many other parts of Mexico, the broader region of Oaxaca has seen concerning incidents of violence. Travelers should be aware of potential health risks and exercise vigilance, particularly regarding petty crime and personal safety after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While direct violent robbery targeting tourists is not the primary concern in Huatulco, the broader regional context of organized crime and incidents in Oaxaca necessitates caution."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded tourist areas, markets, and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["La Crucecita","Bahía de Huatulco"],"avoidAreas":["Areas outside the main tourist zones after dark should be approached with caution due to general crime risks."],"scams":["Overcharging for taxis or services, especially from unofficial vendors.","Distraction theft, where a perpetrator creates a diversion to steal belongings."],"zones":[{"name":"La Crucecita","level":"safe","note":"The main tourist hub, generally safe with a visible police presence."},{"name":"Bahía de Huatulco","level":"safe","note":"The bays and beaches are popular tourist areas and are considered safe."},{"name":"Santa María Huatulco","level":"caution","note":"A larger town outside the main tourist zone; exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Pueblo de Huatulco","level":"caution","note":"The original town, less tourist-focused; be aware of surroundings, particularly at night."},{"name":"San Miguel & San Pedro Pochutla","level":"caution","note":"These towns are further afield and have seen some crime reports; maintain vigilance."}]}}