Safe and Dangerous Places in Cancun

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Cancun is an alluring blend of tropical delights and enticing beauty, but it can also occasionally prove to be more than a tourist can handle. While Cancun and Mexico's other tourist destinations are considered by the United States Department of State to be reasonably safe for travelers, Mexico has seen an alarming increase in drug cartel-related crimes, especially along its northern border with the United States. Fortunately, the Mexican government, in order to protect its profitable tourism industry, has been actively working on keeping resort destinations like Cancun safe. The following are five areas to avoid in Cancun and five areas that are generally safe places for Cancun tourists.