Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Puerto Rico: exercise normal security precautions.
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Is Puerto Rico safe? 🇵🇷
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As of August 2026, Puerto Rico scores 70/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 3 Puerto Rico destinations assessed, Rincon scores highest (80/100), while Ponce scores lowest (65/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
02 · Destinations
Puerto Rico destinations by safety score
#1🇵🇷RinconSafe · updated 29 July 202680#2🇵🇷San JuanModerate · updated 21 August 202665#3🇵🇷PonceModerate · updated 29 July 202665
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03 · Evidence Signals
Puerto Rico safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 100 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 14.6 / 100k | 35 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 73/100 | 73 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 66/100 | 66 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 12.5 / 100k | 59 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Puerto Rico safety FAQ
Is Puerto Rico safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Puerto Rico averages 70/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 21 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Puerto Rico?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Rincon currently scores highest at 80/100 (Safe). Ponce scores lowest at 65/100.
Where does this Puerto Rico safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.