{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/jalisco","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T12:10:51.763Z","place":{"city":"Jalisco","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":20.3333331,"lon":-103.6666671},"safety":{"score":55,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":48,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":54,"travellerSentiment":{"score":60,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers report feeling safe in Puerto Vallarta and Lake Chapala, but express concern about nighttime safety in Guadalajara's urban centers and highway travel between cities.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":58,"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":50,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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tourist hubs like Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara's historic center remain relatively secure. Recent cartel-related violence, including the February 2026 killing of CJNG leader 'El Mencho,' has triggered localized unrest and increased military presence, particularly along highways and in Guadalajara. While petty crime is common in crowded areas, visitors report feeling safe in designated tourist zones when exercising standard urban precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery risk exists in Guadalajara's outskirts and border zones with Michoacán; incidents rare in Puerto Vallarta resort areas"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Frequent bag-snatching and pickpocketing in Guadalajara markets, Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, and crowded buses"},"safeAreas":["Colonia Americana","Tlaquepaque","Puerto Vallarta Zona Romántica","Puerto Vallarta Marina","Chapala"],"avoidAreas":["Guadalajara Periférico belt (south and east) - high gang activity and robbery risk"],"scams":["Fake taxi drivers overcharging or taking tourists to unsafe areas","Distraction-based pickpocketing in markets and plazas","Timeshare pressure sales in Puerto Vallarta resorts"],"zones":[{"name":"Guadalajara Centro Histórico","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe by day but avoid after dark due to petty theft and occasional violent incidents"},{"name":"Colonia Americana","level":"safe","note":"Popular with tourists and expats; well-patrolled, low violent crime, watch for pickpockets in cafes"},{"name":"Tlaquepaque","level":"safe","note":"Tourist-friendly artesanias district; low crime, safe by day and night with standard precautions"},{"name":"Tonalá","level":"caution","note":"Known for markets and pottery; petty theft common in crowded areas, avoid isolated streets after dark"},{"name":"Puerto Vallarta Zona Romántica","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled tourist corridor; low violent crime, beware of bag snatching on beaches and bars"},{"name":"Puerto Vallarta Marina","level":"safe","note":"Tourist zone with strong police presence; safe for dining and nightlife, avoid leaving valuables unattended"},{"name":"Chapala (Lake Chapala north shore)","level":"safe","note":"Expatriate-favored area; low crime rates, peaceful by day and night, standard precautions advised"},{"name":"Guadalajara Periférico belt (south and east)","level":"avoid","note":"High gang activity and robbery risk; avoid unless using reputable transport, especially after dark"}]}}