{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/queretaro","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:50:40.129Z","place":{"city":"Querétaro","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":20.8052225,"lon":-99.8837376},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.98,"caps":[],"databaseScore":61,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Most visitors report feeling safe walking alone in daylight, and a significant majority feel safe walking alone at night, indicating a generally positive perception of safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":77,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":61,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly at night, and take standard precautions against petty crime.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"While violent crime is a concern in Mexico, Querétaro has a lower homicide rate and locals report moderate worry about mugging or robbery."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in busy tourist spots and public transport, as is common in many cities."},"safeAreas":["Centro Histórico","Juriquilla","El Refugio","Centro Sur"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers (use official taxis or ride-sharing apps).","Distraction pickpocketing in crowded areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe and well-patrolled, popular with tourists."},{"name":"Juriquilla","level":"safe","note":"Affluent and modern area, considered very safe."},{"name":"El Refugio","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with good safety perception."},{"name":"Santa Mónica","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential and commercial; exercise normal urban precautions."},{"name":"La Loma","level":"caution","note":"Established neighborhood; be aware of surroundings, especially after dark."},{"name":"San Pablo","level":"caution","note":"Some areas may have higher petty crime; stay alert."},{"name":"Centro Sur","level":"safe","note":"Modern business and residential district, generally secure."},{"name":"Cimatario","level":"caution","note":"Residential area; standard urban safety measures recommended."}]}}