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April 23rd, 2013 
Peter Nolan
After recent stories on Mazatlan, I got a couple of emails asking if it is safe to travel there.
In a word, yes, Mazatlan is a safe city but take the same precautions you would take in any American city. Stay with the crowd. Don’t walk by yourself late at night in deserted areas. Leave your expensive jewelry, extra cash and passport locked up in your hotel safe.
Here’s the latest official advice from the US State Department that was issued on November 20, 2012:
“Sinaloa: Mazatlan is a major city/travel destination in Sinaloa –see map to identify its exact location: You should defer non-essential travel to the state of Sinaloa except the city of Mazatlan where you should exercise caution particularly late at night and in the early morning. One of Mexico’s most powerful TCOs is based in the state of Sinaloa. With the exception of Ciudad Juarez, since 2006 more homicides have occurred in the state’s capital city of Culiacan than in any other city in Mexico. Travel off the toll roads in remote areas of Sinaloa is especially dangerous and should be avoided. We recommend that any other travel in Mazatlan be limited to Zona Dorada and the historic town center, as well as direct routes to/from these locations and the airport.”
Once again, Mazatlan is a safe city. Take precautions and you have a great time at prices that are a bargain compared with other North American resort destinations.
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