I think Costa Maya is very safe, so safe that I bought land there in 2003 and 2004!
I am female and have driven by myself between the port and the capital of Chetumal, (beyond the ruins), as well as the port area to Cancun on numerous occasions. I get gas, drive, find offices, go to the grocery, etc. Never had a problem. I've even driven from Phoenix, AZ to the port and back in my truck (with ex-husband)!
I also drive to Nogales, Rocky Point, and San Felipe, MX. I don't know why people are so afraid of Mexico, or where these stories come from.
There are bad areas and bad people anywhere; you should always be aware of your surroundings. I think all of us would not be walking around east LA, Detroit or the Bronx either; its common sense, and paying attention to your surroundings. A lot of what's going on now is drug related; the average person would not get a second look, however, military are targets because they're trying to stop what's going on.
As far as I know, the Costa Maya area is not a drug trafficking area, however, there are some cartels in Cancun, but I don't think most tourists run into them.
I would recommend leaving the port and doing whatever appeals to you. It's a beautiful area and the port doesn't have a real beach.
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I think Costa Maya is very safe, so safe that I bought land there in 2003 and 2004!
I am female and have driven by myself between the port and the capital of Chetumal, (beyond the ruins), as well as the port area to Cancun on numerous occasions. I get gas, drive, find offices, go to the grocery, etc. Never had a problem. I've even driven from Phoenix, AZ to the port and back in my truck (with ex-husband)!
I also drive to Nogales, Rocky Point, and San Felipe, MX. I don't know why people are so afraid of Mexico, or where these stories come from.
There are bad areas and bad people anywhere; you should always be aware of your surroundings. I think all of us would not be walking around east LA, Detroit or the Bronx either; its common sense, and paying attention to your surroundings. A lot of what's going on now is drug related; the average person would not get a second look, however, military are targets because they're trying to stop what's going on.
As far as I know, the Costa Maya area is not a drug trafficking area, however, there are some cartels in Cancun, but I don't think most tourists run into them.
I would recommend leaving the port and doing whatever appeals to you. It's a beautiful area and the port doesn't have a real beach.