{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/oaxaca-city","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:44:10.586Z","place":{"city":"Oaxaca City","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":17.06025,"lon":-96.72544},"safety":{"score":46,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":35,"confidence":0.97,"caps":[{"max":46,"reason":"Homicide rate 25/100k"}],"databaseScore":46,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate most visitors feel safe during the day in Oaxaca City, particularly in the historic center and around tourist sites, though some express unease at night or during protests.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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yr","year":null,"score":65,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Watch","title":"Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in 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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Oaxaca City is generally safe for travelers who exercise normal precautions, though petty crime and occasional protests require vigilance.","summary":"Oaxaca City has a moderate crime environment with a homicide rate of 24.9 per 100k, but visitors typically face low risk of violent crime. Petty theft and scams targeting tourists occur in crowded areas, and occasional protests may disrupt downtown streets. Most travelers report feeling safe during the day, especially in the historic center and tourist zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery is uncommon but possible at night in poorly lit or isolated areas; avoid walking alone after dark outside the tourist zone."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded markets, festivals, and on public transport; keep bags zipped and front-facing."},"safeAreas":["Jalatlaco","San Felipe del Agua"],"avoidAreas":["La Paz (high crime index linked to drug trafficking routes and recent violent clashes)","Centro Histórico (tourist hub with higher petty theft after dark)"],"scams":["Fake tour guides offering overpriced or unnecessary services near major attractions","Taxi drivers claiming meters are broken and charging inflated fares","Street vendors selling counterfeit goods or misrepresenting product quality"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with vibrant culture but higher petty theft after dark"},{"name":"Jalatlaco","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low foot traffic and minimal reported incidents"},{"name":"Xochimilco","level":"caution","note":"Popular market zone prone to pickpocketing during peak hours"},{"name":"San Felipe del Agua","level":"safe","note":"Residential neighborhood with few reported crimes and strong community presence"},{"name":"La Paz","level":"avoid","note":"High crime index linked to drug trafficking routes and recent violent clashes"}]}}