The SAFEST cities in MEXICO? - NOT EVEN CLOSE

Recently, @nomadcapitalist published a video on the safest cities in Mexico. While some of the cities that he mentioned deserve to be on the list, there are others that I completely disagree with.
You can see the Nomad Capitalist video here: • The Safest Cities in M...
In this video, I'm going to give you my thoughts on the safety in various popular expat destinations around Mexico such as Mexico City, Merida, Guadalajara, Cabo San Lucas, Lake Chapala, and others.
00:00 Safest Cities In Mexico - Video Reaction
00:14 Merida, Yucatan by Nomad Capitalist
00:52 Merida's Safety - My Take
01:23 Playa Del Carmen Safety
02:02 Playa Del Carmen - My Take
02:45 Mexico City Safety
04:00 Mexico City - My Thoughts
05:43 Why Mexicans are moving to Queretaro from Mexico City
06:08 Mexico City - Scary Crime Stats
07:27 Puerto Vallarta - Nomad Capitalist's Thoughts
07:50 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco - My thoughts
08:21 Guadalajara / Lake Chapala / Ajijic Safety
09:11 Guadalajara / Laka Chapala - My thoughts on safety
09:56 Oaxaca City
10:12 Why I wouldn't live in Oaxaca City
10:41 La Paz and Cabo San Lucas
10:55 Baja California Sur - My Thoughts
11:07 San Miguel de Allende Safety
11:23 San Miguel - Near dangerous cities, but safe
11:40 US State Department Travel Warnings
12:01 The safest states in Mexico
12:57 Very safe places in Mexico that are missing from this list
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
ABOUT ME
I'm Jordan, an American living in Mexico with my Husky, Laska. In January of 2018 I left the US to start traveling Mexico. Since then, I've been making travel videos about my life in Mexico, travel tips, Las Vegas tips videos, and advice for those considering moving abroad.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Tangerine Travels perks & apparel!
► EMAIL NEWSLETTER: aw194924.aweb.page/tangerine-...
► CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: / @tangerinetravels
► PATREON: / tangerinetravels
Things I mention in my videos!
► Learn Spanish Fast: www.TangerineSpanish.com
► VPN: www.TangerineVPN.com
► Mail Forwarding Service: travelingmailbox.com/?ref=449
Follow me on social media!
► FACEBOOK: / tangerinetravels
► INSTAGRAM: tangerinetravelsjordan
► TWITTER: / tangerinetravls
► BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY: [e-mail]
We ONLY include affiliate links for products we use, love, and trust. If you make a purchase after clicking on our links, we may earn a commission which helps us continue our travels and produce more videos.
#Mexico #Safety #Expats

[@nowthisistinasmith3317]

I've lived in Mexico for more than 10 years, but the truth is most city is safe as long as you don't involve yourself with anything that will get you in trouble.

[@rogeriodelacruzrodriguezca9141]

Absolutely yes, even in cities like Tijuana, Culiacán (Sinaloa) and Reynosa can be safety place if you don't get involved with bad people. just focus on your own business and let other people do his wrong business 😅😅😅😅

[@christianoliver3572]

That's the same pretty much anywhere unless you live in some kind of war zone.

[@ej1692]

Yess he’s a bit biased with his opinion on safe places and he contradicts himself a lot. Playa del Carmen is unsafe but then goes on to rave about mazatlan? Lol doesn’t make sense

[@robertoalvidrez5003]

Is most dangerous new York que cdmx todos los dias hay ataques en el metro violencia en el metro no es muy seguro viajar en el metro de new York por qye hay muchos callejos de echo hay muchos video de tik tok como esos callejeros roban la comida de los tranceuntes o les insultan el ultimo caso fue de un gringo nato a un negro arrcandolo dentro del metro el metro de new York es muy muy muy unsafe??? I only talk about subway not the city no hablo de toda la violencia que hay en toda la ciudad en cdmx no se ve esos casos de violencia ataque contra latinos empujando alas vias para que mueran cuando llega el tren..

[@TangerineTravels]

@@ej1692 That's not contradicting myself. I like both places but neither would go on my list of "safest cities in Mexico"

[@analauragutierrez7697]

Today I had a terrible experience with an expat here in Mexico City, I usually attend a Club to play Tennis and around the club there are houses . It is a gated community and an American expat appeared and suddenly he started yelling at me. He told me that I couldnt park my car in front of his house. I parked my car in the street , I wasnt infront of a parking Spaces. So he was very aggressive . So please if you come to Mexico please respect ya. We welcome you very much but this kind of behaviors are not ok.

[@danielolvera6005]

They are migrants, not "expats"

[@analauragutierrez7697]

@@danielolvera6005 correct they are migrantes , I am going to call migración and report this guy Maybe he is not in a legar status in Mexico

[@mexicanspec]

Did you remind him where he was?

[@livingontheedge8680]

There are plenty of US Americans who do the same exact thing here in the USA, acting as if they own the PUBLIC street in front of their house, tell them to pound sand!

[@irvingdelgado1731]

Not surprised they are bringing their Karen behaviors with them 😠

[@ErickAsteriason]

I've lived in Mexico City for 10 years and have never been robbed or even close to that lol. I've gotten extorted by the police, but not by criminals.

[@mexicanspec]

That is interesting. Was it for a traffic infraction? If so did you tell the officer to give you the ticket? Also which city was it in?

[@jKLa]

Well, you were extorted by criminals because those police were criminals! lol

[@geraldarnoult]

You mean you give the cop 20 or 40 dollars because you didn't want to go to the station or thought you where going to jail? or just pay the ticket, sure he will put it in his pocket, the cop is not going to knock you over the head and steal your money, Mexico city is huge, I lived in Tijuana for 47 years, never have problem in Tijuana and don't live in a gated home, walk all over my neighborhood for exercise even walk to a convenience store at 2:am, I'm not worried about my safety in Mexico, I go where I want to go, the police? LOL I hardly ever get stop and when I do, I usually talk me way out of a ticket, I said talk not pay, in most cases, just have to know what to do what to say, I feel in more dangerous been in U.S. dangerous city in the U.S., then Mexico, I don't feel like a foreigner and people can see that, considering how Mexicans are treated in the U.S., do you blame them? the U.S. gives distorted images and fake exaggerated Click video Mexico, people who know Mexico don't even pay attainting to a lot of the travel warnings, they know the the political B.S. in U.S., exaggerator, fear and sensationalism don't go the spring brake in Mexico, go to Miami and take the chance of getting robbed and shot I have been to Tepito, warned not to go, took a metro walk around the market had a few drinks by myself no one bothered me

[@SarongGoddess]

I AGREE with what they say about Mexico City - MY FAVORITE CITY in the WORLD!! I live in the Zocalo & I - a 66 years YOUNG solo traveling female on a small amount of Social Security - living there 6 months of the year - & I've ALWAYS felt VERY SAFE there because of the police presence & I don't go to bad areas nor drink, do drugs or anything to attract problems. & I usually wear my backpack on the back unless I'm taking public transportation or in a mega crowded area. I also take DiDi (cheaper & more reliable than Uber). LOTS of the crime in Mexico does NOT affect tourists/expats!! Or good honest - non-rich people!!

[@rosessonata8326]

This is my dream! I’m also on social security. Please tell me how did you achieve this?

[@oscaspunkja]

I moved from Saltillo to St Louis a few years ago and it's been a big difference for me, now I worry every day for everything here: where do I park, what places I go, what stores I visit, at what time I come back home, who I can and cannot speak, whether if I'm safe speaking Spanish in public, and many other things that people here just normalize

[@TangerineTravels]

I was surprised to learn that St Louis is one of the most dangerous cities in the world in terms of murders per capita.

[@midlifecrisis7888]

Why in the world would anyone want to live in St. Louis? it's a shithole.

[@Dana-ie2bh]

@@TangerineTravels Everywhere you have a lot of blacks it's unsafe. One can say that's racist, but it just factual.

[@benjaminbarry5589]

Saltillo is the safest feeling city I've been to in Mexico.

[@neutrino78x]

oscaspunkja, you would love the San Franicsco Bay Area, the only real drawback is cost. Although there are areas cheaper than others, especially the East Bay. It's still the San Francisco Bay Area (any county that touches the Bay is the Bay Area), SF is 15 minutes away on BART, but it's probably 20-30% cheaper. Personally I live in Silicon Valley aka The South Bay, it's about as expensive as SF, median home price 1.7 million, but it's home, I grew up here. I share a 1 bedroom apartment for 1000 USD/month. 🙂

[@300rivers4]

I watched that guys channel for a bit over covid. It's true he is very informed on a number of international topics, but as you said, he's got a very different level of clients he deals with. They can afford to be safe anywhere in the world they choose to go. He also throws out a lot of opinions based on his beliefs that are not necessarily based in fact. That doesn't do anyone any good. I'm glad you followed up on that video. It needed clarification. Good job.

[@RobertWilson-ou1ie]

I have lived in Roma Norte and Del Valle Norte for 13 years and know many Americans who have lived in these neighborhoods for decades. We all have never been victims of crime. We are not wealthy but we do own apartments and are very happy here. So while you may have statistics to support your argument, people I know and it is dozens, have never experienced crime here.

[@TangerineTravels]

Not even a stolen phone or anything relatively minor like that?

[@FilosParaSofia]

I used to work with youth that had committed crimes. Many lived in poor neighborhoods, and would pick people in Colonia Del Valle to rob them. They traveled to better neighborhoods, because they would find people with more money.

[@mexicanspec]

Do you know how many people live in Mexico City? You and your friends don't affect the statistics in any way.

[@mexicanspec]

@Reyna Lupita de Lozano I know this is nit picky but when you have a thought please say I think and not I feel.

[@RobertWilson-ou1ie]

I work here and commute every day. There is crime here but if you take precautions, like you should in any large city, it is generally safe. It is also true that I do not frequent the night life scene so this greatly reduces your exposure to crime. Additionally I have a car and use public transport occasionally. I do use ecobici regularly and find the bike lanes safe and easy. My friends here also work in CDMX and practice safety precautions. So being victims of crime is possible here but I find the the city safe and a very enjoyable place to live.

[@ElJefe0719]

I’m a big fan of the Nomad Capitalist vids, but I’ve learned to take his Mexico opinions with a grain of salt.

[@geraldarnoult]

Just have to get his point

[@FierceFearlessTravel]

I live in Puerto Vallarta. It is very safe here. Unfortunately it is quite high in rent so I may go somewhere else in the new year. Hence why researching where I should go next.

[@livinb450]

We spent some time in San Luis Potosí, not far from Querétaro. It was a beautiful colonial city, just big enough to have everything. The centro area had family’s doing family things until late in the evening. Stats show it on the safer side, too. On the surface it looked like Querétaro, north.

[@chrisgoeswest9882]

I love Mexico City, but he is definitely sugar-coating things. Even Centro, which during the day feels very secure, empties out and gets dicey at night. I have been told by Mexican nationals that the crime statistics are significantly understated. Actually, they said the stats are "made up." I agree with you that his take on Guadalajara is really off. Beautiful city, not a "safest" city. To be honest, I have enjoyed watching Nomad Capitalist in the past, but this video really makes me doubt his information.

[@gladysnajar2254]

I live in GDl it’s safe

[@chrisgoeswest9882]

@@gladysnajar2254 You would know better than I, but would you classify it as one of the “safest” places in Mexico?

[@joserobertoramirezarevalo4610]

The people that tell you that about México City, it's because they was from dangerous neighborhoods, never means it's totally unsafe, people many times exagerate.

[@mgtowmonger2729]

I lived in Iztapalapa for a while some years ago... Every morning I blew my nose and it came out black... I was told that's normal for Mexico City. I kicked the bad habit of living in Mexico City back then LOL... Breathing the air there is like smoking 2 packs of unfiltered cigarettes' a day without the benefits of nicotine.

[@George-hd7tl]

What happened to your hair

[@rpliegos]

Mexico City as a whole is dangerous, but the city is so large that you will usually be living and working and doing your whole life activities within a specific zone and no its not just the Polanco - Roma - Condesa squares, there are many other nice neighborhoods. Just don't go where you shouldn't and be careful if you use public transportation. Same applies to Guadalajara and it is a lovely city to live in... Tip from a Mexican from Mexico City...

[@user-tq1ut7gd2n]

Excellent ! Thanks !

[@mattferencevich7549]

I watched his videos also with my gf who disagreed with some of his safest cities. Peter Santenello just did a video on Mexico city on safety, rent etc. My gf lives in Xalapa. She said many small towns in this state dont have police and crime is bad and these states. Her moms town had several males purposely killed by Cartel that did not make the news about 1.5 years ago. Her mom said her town she will not take me too its too dangerous for me to go to.

[@mexicowalking2057]

Greetings friend intersting information about the cities

[@tompmcneil]

Excellent breakdown.

[@Tejano12398]

Low income areas are the hardest hit by violence in almost every city in Mexico

[@jcbulldog533]

No different than any low income/Ghetto area in the USA!! Actually worse in the US because gun's always fall into those that don't have them legally Surprise, Surprise

[@samuelr007ruiz9]

Aguascalientes is really safe actually, being the capital of its homonymous state has all of the amenities that you'll need, its population is 1,300,000; the only downside I see is that the regions surrounding the state (not the city, the state) are quite dangerous, if you wanna go in vacation outside the city either you hit the "highway" between 7am - 3 pm or you take an airplane, Aguascalientes is an "oasis" between south Zacatecas and "el Bajio" in north-east Jalisco. As all cities it has its dangerous zones (this one's ubicated in the outskirts of the city), but in general you can be outside in the downton region till 10-11 pm and everything will be fine; thanks to the size of the city and its main 3 “highways” in the form of rings you can go in car from one tip of the city to the other in 25 minutes. The Centennial Miguel Hidalgo Hospital is in the top 50 best hospitals in Mexico. There is various parks in the city, the biggest one being the “Rodolfo Landeros Park” which was previously the state’s airport so it's considerably big and has plenty of Family Recreational Services, in front of this park is a commercial center with a cinema and at a distance of 10 minutes on foot is the “Aguascalientes theater” home of the state orchestra. The Autonomous University of Aguascalientes (UAA) is the 136th best university in all of Latin America and its degrees have validity throughout Mexico and most can be validated in the USA as well. I've lived my whole life in this city, I hope this helps you.

[@livegoodvivebien]

Interesante información, Yo soy de Cdmx y vivo en una de las zonas más rojas y peligrosas de la ciudad, En la Morelos Barrio cerca de Tepito Y puedo decir que en mis más de 50 años no he sufrido ni sentido mayor peligro que solo algunas veces no máss de 7 ocasiones en toda mi vida que he tenido pequeños asaltos, Y principalmente en transporte publico principalmente en ciertos lugares y horarios , Pero de ahi en fuera , Solo es cuestión de reunirte con personas adecuadas, No buscar lios y no visitar ciertos lugares peligrosos en hoarios inadecuados, Como en todo el mundo existe. ( Hay que vivir sin miedo). Saludoss

[@ricardo_cn]

Gracias por tu información. Cuidate

[@dianabenavides2913]

PORFAVOR?!? La palabra Como en todo el mundo es siempre lo mismo que escucho de todos los mexicanos para salirse de la manera mas facil de la verdad. Haciendo eso es una excusa hacia la impunidad. Te invito a visitar Texas en el hill country para que veas la belleza y seguridad que existe.

[@juansanchez9343]

I lived in Chicago 5 years and was robbed 8 times at gun point. Now i'm back in Cd Juarez after what I experienced over there. In here is way much safer, honestly.

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

Andrew doesn't live in CDMX very much and wherever he lives, he's always in gated high class communities so his perspective on safety is warped. He has talked highly about Bogota but I know where he lives there... up in a hilly area with all the embassies. Nothing happens up there. Yet he talks highly about safety in Bogota.

[@FlamencoOz]

The Nomad Capitalist is a scammer.

[@abersaw7373]

Must agree

[@deepun9091]

Thanks so much!!

[@RulTube]

Yes!! Playa del Carmen is not a safe place,there is a lot of organized crime issues goingon

[@jguzman713]

Good video

[@Rhaspun]

Those home prices he mentioned in Mexico City is like buying a home in a nicer area of California.

[@TheRayInPV]

Mexico City being one of the safest cities in Mexico? Man the guy in the video I guess doesn't watch the Mexican news. As a Puerto Vallarta native I traveled to Mexico City a couple of years ago and stayed at the Holiday in in downtown Mexico City near the Zocalo. It was about 5pm and we left the hotel and walked around looked at shops and eventually ended up at a KFC, spent about 40 minutes eating and when we exited the restaurant, we were greeted by a ghost town. All shops were closed, no one walking the streets, almost looked like a scene out of I Am Legend. Got to the hotel and the doorman asked us where we had gone, we said KFC and he said that we should be careful walking around in the evening because we could get mugged. I asked him about all the shops being closed, he said they do that because after dark thieves would rob the stores and police presences is basically null. That's just one personal experience, just watch the news on Mexico City and you'll hear more stories that definitely don't make it one of the safest cities in Mexico.

[@ej1692]

It's a commerce area. Most cities in Latin America are like this, even the ones that are super safe. The commerce area close at around 6 or 7. Once everyone is gone, it becomes unsafe. Not sayiung CDMX is super safe, but that sounds like a slight exagerration from the security guard.

[@TheRayInPV]

@@ej1692 My relatives who actually live there have told me crime is outta hand. Not just in the commerce area. Follow home robberies and other crimes are on the rise.

[@antonio-vr4iu]

I was just in Playa del Carmen. I didn’t feel unsafe there. No one offered me drugs either, but i did not go to any night club.

[@Thiiink]

way to crowded

[@rioricojohn7455]

I am 100% that some organization is paying him.

[@emilyserafamanschot800]

Jordan, what's your opinion on Acapulco? We were last there in 2011, and ours was the last cruise ship (at that time) to make a regular stop there because of the crime, Our guide was practically in tears when he told us that.

[@FreedomPlaya]

Hey there Jordan, I appreciate your insightful commentary. This said, I have to politely disagree with your assessment of safety in Playa del Carmen. I’m a Canadian that’s been living in PDC for almost 3 years. I moved here as a single parent with a young child. Myself and many other families incl. other single parents that I know feel safe living in Playa. Yea, I have heard of single males being offered drugs while walking on 5ta Avenida (the most touristy part of Playa.) I can tell you that the most I’ve been offered as a woman is a massage ;) The Only unpleasant incidents I’ve heard about is again single males or even a couple of guys together being pulled over by the Police late at night for a drug check, which is more like a ‘wallet check.’ Unfort. at least some of the Police is corrupt. So for that reason I would not recommend that people go out too late at night or if they do, they should do their best to travel in larger groups. Other than that, if people are looking to live a peaceful and healthy lifestyle Playa has a lot to offer.

[@MEN101]

Plays Del Carmen is safe, just as safe as Merida although you get offered drugs walking down the 5th Avenue even when you’re holding a baby, they offer drugs to anyone. But this doesn’t make Playa Del Carmen dangerous.

[@FreedomPlaya]

@@MEN101 Again, as a woman, I've never been offered drugs on 5ta. I'm sorry if that's been your experience. Then again, there were certain parts of Downtown Toronto where people walking by were propositioned with this sort of thing. You can ask any local, once you move to Playa, you generally don't go much to 5ta unless you are visiting a specific restaurant. As a local, our usual life activities (school, co-working place, grocery store, gym, yoga, beach are elsewhere ;))

[@rosessonata8326]

What type of employment do you hold to support yourself financially there?

[@MEN101]

@@rosessonata8326 your own business is best, online based.

[@brijean5865]

You’re an American. Can you make a video of the top worst cities to visit for us Mexicans traveling to the states?

[@TangerineTravels]

I could try. But I haven't traveled around the the USA nearly as much as I have travelled around Mexico.

[@fuzzybunny3988]

St Louis, MO Detroit, MI,Memphis, TN, Birmingham AL, Oakland, CA...avoid them all.

[@jennycampagna3100]

I live in Columbus Oh, 14th largest city in US. It’s pretty, easily navigated as it’s designed on a grid. Green space, all the variety of food you could want, tons of festivals, state capital, huge university. Check the Nation’s Capital DC too! So many free museums. My sister lives in northern VA so more free for me. 😂 I love NYC but yeah it’s expensive and you have to watch out. Still love it. The people watching! We love Southern Cal and in San Diego you can just walk yourself into Tijuana! How cool is that! Anyway, everywhere here is kinda sorta unsafe because people are on edge and we have too many guns. 😢 this world! Ugh. Hope you have safe travels. ❤

[@ralphramirez1979]

Trying to get residency. The Mexican consultant in our area is very difficult to work with. Any other ideas ?

[@joniskibo5910]

GLAD You Commented on The Video .

[@sdscootergirl]

Cabo San Lucas is expensive now! Still very safe but definitely not an inexpensive place to live.

[@AshyLarryBoi]

Hey there! would you mind making a video of how to ship items from the US to Mexico? I have a lot of music equipment and want a reliable way of getting it from point A to point B. thank you!!

[@mariobruyere9169]

I've been to CDMX multiple times, staying several weeks at a time, in more affluent colonias (neighborhoods) and in some sketchier ones (like Guerrero, La Pensil, and some parts of San Rafael), and never had a problem. There are many safe colonias such as Narvarte, Col. del Valle, Granada, that don't have the hype of Polanco, Roma and Condesa (where every expat wants to be) but are super nice without costing an arm and a leg. Las Lomas? That's for billionaires. But as in most cities, a great hood can be just a stone's throw from a bad one. Such is the case in Toronto.

[@jbcmh81]

San Rafael is sketchy? How?

[@mariobruyere9169]

​@@jbcmh81 Mainly that little pocket around Velazquez de Leon and Avenida Parque where there is prostitution (always has been apparently) , but not at all representative of the whole colonia.

[@jbcmh81]

@@mariobruyere9169 Does that still even happen anymore? When I lived there, the prostitutes hung out at Sullivan and Contreras in front of the Banamex, but then I eventually stopped seeing them. That area's been on the upswing just like a lot of other places.

[@mariobruyere9169]

@@jbcmh81 The last time I stayed in the hood was in 2020.

[@devindrome]

Love the videos but I’m pretty sure you read the crime statistics incorrectly. The comma in Spanish figures is like a period in English. The crime rate is actually 45 and some change per 100k which is definitely high but significantly lower than 50/50 shot of being a crime victim.

[@NancyCronk]

Interesting. I was in Oaxaca twice and never felt unwelcome. I felt very safe. The people are wonderful. Guess it depends on where you go and who you meet.

[@fluidice1656]

Andrew is making a disclaimer on his videos that his advice is meant for people making seven figures and above. It's not meant for "regular folks" who can't afford the top price housing.

[@jameswatson5501]

I would be interested in 😊what rural areas are best especially with respect to outdoor recreation and other outside activities.

[@samuelr007ruiz9]

6:42 In this table from the INEGI (National Institute of Statistics and Geography [of Mexico]) says that Zacatecas is one of the most secure states of the country, and thas a lie, the city of Zacatecas usually has curfews starting at 7pm, Loreto and Fresnillo have very high levels of murders per 100,000 inhabitants, in fact Fresnillo (located in the heart of Zacatecas state) is the most dangerous municipality in the country, I consider that to have an idea of ​​the security of the state it is better or at least highly recommended to see the murder rates per 100,000 inhabitants and the peace rates.

[@theresewheeler1498]

When I was a teenager I stayed in Cancun for 3 years then moved to playa Blanca for 2 years then Cozumel and isles mujeres I am not sure how safe it is these places now, sure things changed

[@GeorgeStar]

I'd love to live in San Diego, CA but of course the cost of living is ridiculous for a retiree so I'm considering Mx border towns. Any thoughts on Mexicali or Tecate?

[@zenglider2145]

I suspected this. Thank you, Tangerine for a much more definitive and insightful perspective than would ever come from someone who flits around the globe, stays in insulated prime neighborhoods, doesn't mingle much with the broad populace, and publishes anecdotal impressions obscured by a lot of equivocation.

[@marisolmeza3407]

Love his stuff on other countries. I think his viewpoint is always that country versus the US. Which I agree with.

[@fellow24]

How about the safety risk from mosquito-transmitted diseases? Can you discuss your experience with this?

[@rassabossa4554]

As you mentioned, I suppose the author of the list is referring to the ultra rich (I would have added Punta Mita near PV if you can afford that kinda lifestyle...sorta like that place outside Colima that Madonna and Bill Gates like).. There are many areas that are safe and affordable. Even here at lakeside, there are areas where you are more likely to encounter crime and the type of crime varies with the neighborhoods. Gated communities _can_ be safer but because you are rich, criminal activity such as kidnappings and home invasion are more likely than the street crime you will find it lower income areas. This is completely the same in the US! The older I get, the more minimalist I get. I dont worry nearly as much as I did in the US. (Oh nooo, I might have to buy another cheap guitar. How will I ever survive-oh wait. That, some clothes and a cheap old laptop is all I own:

[@Archon_Angel77]

My friend lives in mexico city and she's been robbed at gun point 4 TIMES!! I live in tijuana and I know this city is violent as f##k but I've never been robbed thankfully and I live in a nice quiet neighborhood.

[@michellreyes8952]

X2. I've lived here my entire life(Southside) & haven't been robbed at all, here you can go for a walk at 2 am and..still totally safe. My gf is from Río de janeiro(BR) and said that by no means one can do that down there!

[@FilosParaSofia]

I really liked this video, Jordan! As a Mexican, I agree with you, except with saying that Aguascalientes is safe. Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara are the biggest cities in Mexico. Like any other big city,they tend to have more crime.

[@mexicanspec]

I have yet to visit Aguascalientes. My wife has family there. I hope it is a nice place.

[@FilosParaSofia]

@@mexicanspec I've been there twice. I liked the city a lot, but there is narco presence.

[@mexicanspec]

@@FilosParaSofia I live in Sinaloa. The Narco presence is fine as long as they keep to themselves like they do here most of the time.

[@Dommice1]

Is it true that you have an interview with Jose Arteaga Travels?!

[@midlifecrisis7888]

Nomad Capitalist channel is for high net worth individuals, he even says he is targeting 7 and 8 figure entrepreneurs. So I am sure they would spend on security detail.

[@dv3507]

Exactly!

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

well said. His videos are for those who can afford high rise condominiums and high class lifestyles.

[@midlifecrisis7888]

@PhillyWilly in the Philippines I won’t dispute that. No billionaire is sitting around watching KZbin videos. 😂

[@AlphaMale_1]

I like when you double check him.

[@BAR475]

There was no mention of San Pedro in Monterrey. Is it safe there?

[@Yuma305]

Very, in fact if stats can be trusted safest city in all of Mexico not to mention most expensive city in Latin America. I live here with my wife feel very safe and can comfortably walk. Heavy Police Presence everywhere, police cameras, and don’t ever feel unsafe ever. Yes there is the occasional occurrence of something but even Beverly Hills has problems. I love San Pedro and if it wasn’t because I can’t legally work in Mexico I’d remain with my wife instead of returning stateside to continue practicing Law.

[@doingtime20]

Mexican from Mexico City here, Jordan's analysis is pretty much on point. I also watch the capitalist guy but he does have a bit of a distorted view since he is in a bubble of rich people (as Jordan pointed out too).

[@dv3507]

Yes, I was surprised to see Jordan react to the Nomad Capitalist. Their target audiences are vastly different.

[@dgaydos]

I've spent a good bit of time in another city I'd consider super safe(and amazing): San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, which is a state that has soooo much to see!

[@onetry7406]

I have to disagree with you about the amount of pollution in Queretaro. The air quality is very poor.

[@TangerineTravels]

It's not great but it's significantly better than Guadalajara and Mexico City. If you look at the annual air quality averages on a website like Plume Labs, the average annual air qualify for the cities are: Queretaro: 35 Guadalajara: 46 Mexico City: 274 The lower the number the better.

[@joserobertoramirezarevalo4610]

Poor air quality?!...,what's next?!... Say that India and Bagladesh have clean air?!...please shut up.

[@FilosParaSofia]

My lungs improved a lot after I moved to Queretaro

[@mynamename5172]

To say "city" is really not useful. It's more like zip/postal code that is important. I live in a big US city that I am sure tops the charts of being awful, but where I live in that city is very safe, full of families and a really nice place to be. Nomad Capitalist lost me as a viewer because it was too America bashing all the time. It is not necessary to compare everywhere else to the US - there are many nice places on Earth that are unique, interesting and safe. In all countries, including the US and MX. I guess Nomad Capitalist makes money from rich Americans buying citizenship so I get it, I just got sick of it.

[@adriankung1625]

Jordan, thanks for this evaluation of NCs video -- I find his info somewhat useful even though I'm not within his financial ranges. I would love to hear about your experience as to driving from city to city and across states in Mexico. What advice would you offer someone wanting to drive throughout Mexico in an older car (nothing flashy, just a run of the mill older SUV) maybe with a roof tent or storage box on top? Specifically, I'm wondering about the safety of the routes, condition of the roads and what you would avoid doing in terms of someone who's slow travelling and spending time in a variety of places. Cheers!...from North Vancouver.

[@mexicanspec]

Don't drive at night is my best advice. Sometimes cartels set up road blocks at night. During the day it is clear.

[@NeonAnimeDreams]

Don't drive at night, consider taking toll roads to destinations more than 2 hours away, especially if your car is lower to the ground. I know you have an SUV so it shouldn't be an issue but just speaking in general for people with cars, Mexican back roads are not well maintained, potholes, bumps and uneven pavement are the norm. The toll roads are in excellent condition though, often times even better than the US interstates.

[@TurtleTortuga29]

Playa has changed the last year or so I have seen from living here for last two years.

[@vitreloymusic]

What are some safe states that have some Outdoor Adventure available and not to steaming hot

[@bellaluna8097]

Totally unrelated, but I wonder if you can help. I remember you took your dog to a really good vet in Queretaro. I am in San Miguel and my cat is sick, not liking the vets here, would like to take her to a good vet in Queretaro. Would you care to tell me the name of the vet that you used for your dog? I would truly appreciate it, thank you.

[@louisestrachan9905]

The last time we were in Playa Del Carmen. We were never asked if we wanted to buy drugs on 5th. Unless it has changed in 5 yrs.

[@TangerineTravels]

I think whether you’ll be offered drugs or not depends on whether you fit their profile of someone they think might do drugs. Apparently as a younger male I fit their profile because I’m offered drugs constantly.

[@mythicfeminine]

It has changed

[@louisestrachan9905]

@@mythicfeminine That sucks. We were looking at Playa Del Carmen to move too. I guess we will have to look some where else. Thanks for the information

[@lindseyrivers7298]

​@@TangerineTravels agreed. We're a couple in our 40s, walking down 5th ( we live in Puerto Morelos full time) Husband will get offered drugs SEVERAL times on an afternoon stroll, me .. never been asked.

[@thomasshady6470]

What do you think about Puebla, bro ?

[@jjcohrs3046]

Through what company do u do online trading? What is their % that they take ?

[@TangerineTravels]

Are you asking where I have my brokerage account? If so, it’s Charles Schwab. Trades are free if they’re stocks on the big board. $6.95 for OTC I believe

[@RulTube]

I have beenbornandraisedin Mexico city and the neighborhoods the video mentions are fairlysafe, heve you checked the lastreport on crimes in those places lately, crimes have gone down

[@travelexplorer]

I will never live anywhere in Quintana Roo too scary, very bad experiences every time i visit, Mexico City I can say where I live: Polanco is super safe, I lived before in Lomas de Chapultepec, that area is super safe, but it depends where you live.

[@hoppeanofasgard1365]

is it true kidnappings are happening in Guanajuato and Mexico city now of people of almost any income bracket and not just the rich or those in government?

[@ShowseeTravels]

I have spent a lot of time in Tampico… I wouldn’t consider it to be safe at all. Nothing happened but it feels as if it could quickly off the rails at any moment.

[@bodyloverz30]

What about the Diamante section of Acapulco or Las Brisas?

[@analauragutierrez7697]

It is safe

[@alanmendoza1134]

Nope. Dont even bother thinking about it

[@hfk1001]

Another great video Jordan, thanks. Production values have skyrocketed in your last couple of videos. Agreed re PDC, just as you said, open drug dealing all along 5th avenue. Also cabbies are executed there regularly, presumably cartel turf wars, attempting to control taxicab access to tourist drug and prostitution trade.

[@theknightswhosay]

I’ve been in PdC multiple times, and no one offered me drugs. Just annoying people selling tours or souvenirs.

[@dianalugo8327]

And when were you last in CDMX? There's an issue with using two year old stats. One issue is the Covid affects. When are you traveling again?

[@gerardovillarreal1878]

Totally missed SPGG on the list! One of the safest, if not the safest in Mexico to live.

[@mkurosh]

He got Merida right. He got Playa del Carmen totally wrong.

[@tonybryant2905]

I live in CDMX but Thursday im moving to your city. CDMX is too expensive I live in Coyoacán which is a nice nice bohemian neighborhood however it’s expensive. I’m from Indiana I don’t like all the traffic here either

[@mgtowmonger2729]

Good you're moving... you were breathing in between 1 1/2 to 2 packs of unfiltered cigarette smoke without the benefit of the nicotine just being in Mexico city each day. The longer you lived in Mexico City the worse your health would get over time just from that unless you had Hepa filters running in your home 24/7 and you stayed indoors all the time.

[@siouxrose7766]

I applaud your courage in challenging the prevailing wisdom. You give a great deal of useful info in a short amount of time. Thank you for sharing your expertise with viewers.

[@gif24gt60]

Unfortunately, only experienced small area of Guadalajara called zapopan. Wasnt impressed at all. Expensive, a lot of traffic and taxi drivers were not that fruendly.

[@emilybh6255]

At 5:22 you mean, "....keep in mind that he and his clients.....".

[@celest8boom]

For you what is the most safe city in Messico ?

[@RulTube]

Pety theft in Guadalajarais as common as in NewYork City or Los Angeles

[@hoppeanofasgard1365]

How safe is the city of Chihuahua?

[@brianjanusek4356]

I really wish the USSD would use US city comparisons when rating foreign cities. Mex city XXX is comparable to US city YYY in terms of safety.

[@rotiwokeman]

I'm curious what a video like this but for safest places to own property would be like. Are you more likely to be the target of extortion or kidnapping if you have a home?

[@Serf_dumb]

Funny...I just watched that video

[@dean7468]

Yes you’re boots on the ground experience.

[@jameseldridge4185]

Compare to Chicago? What area of Chicago?

[@FARBOLUOS]

Listen, I have relatives in Mexico City and when it comes to being robbed on the streets is not a question of if you have been robbed but a question of how many times have you been robbed. So, the people that tell you everything is fine it only means that they do not venture outside once it turns dark and for the most part Americans live in relatively safe areas only because they are expensive and better guarded than the average and poor areas where people live in fear. I know. I am Mexican and I can tell you basically there are 3 Mexico’s for the most part. The First World Mexico-where the upper middle class and the wealthy live. The touristic Mexico. And the regular Mexico where the working class and the poor live. The first 2 are where about 15% of Mexicans live. And the regular Mexico where about 85% of Mexicans survive. What you hear mostly is where expats live which is the 1 and 2 Mexicos. And you will rarely hear from the #3 Mexico because expats will not venture into it for the most part. Proof: how many times have you seen riding a combi or a microbus which is how the working class gets around. Even the subway at peak hours where it’s basically insane how long it’s going to take you to get in and out. So, it is what it is and you will only see the #1 and #2 Mexicos. Good luck. I am naturalized American living in Southern California ready to move to Tennessee or one of the Carolinas. Mexico is no longer a place for me with 5 to 10 times the murder rate of the USA and where two thirds of businesses are paying off the cartels in order to continue doing business. Good luck.

[@realandsurreal]

I largely agree with you. I've lived in Mazatlan for 4 years now and have never felt unsafe, even when walking around at night. The problem with a lot of these safest cities videos is that the person just wants to generate content and does the minimal amount of research and has never even been to the places talked about. Everyone I know here agrees also that Mexico City, and Guadalajara are known for the high crime rates. Frankly, I don't mind if people think my town or Mexico in general is unsafe as it keeps the idiot gringos away.

[@parasitius]

I was inclined to trust Andrew, thanks for the wake-up call, really. He's spent years collectively in Colombia and Mexico and still says the city names in "pure Ohio", I don't know wtf. Imagine living in Louisville, Kentucky for 10 years and still calling it "Lewiss-ville". You'd never get away with it.

[@normareyes1555]

Jijiji , y ésas cifras tan escalofriantes de dónde las sacó? 😮😮😊

[@ShowseeTravels]

I’ve been everywhere in Mexico City, and nothing crazy has happened.

[@theknightswhosay]

I think by safe cities he means is there a huge area larger than a substantial city that is safe and relatively free from crime? He doesn’t mean everyone who lives there on average is safe from crime.

[@RulTube]

I really like your video, but there are some things that you needtodo your homework. Just a friendly recommendation

[@americanbrands-apparelscre1056]

I was wondering the same about Mexico city, but I haven't been there for 7 years so I can't judge, but my memory tells me to be careful with some bad neighborhoods and corrupted cops. I hope safety has changed for the best. Always be aware of your surroundings.

[@chepep0n]

The safety of Merida is easy to corroborate (if you speak spanish) just enter to any local newspaper website and read the crime related news. Then do the same on any comparable sized city in the country. Merida is rated that high in virtually ANY safety report out there simply because it's safe. The reasons are complex and many: Yucatecs are decent and conservative, the security budget for the city is 5 times the budget of - lets say your beloved - Queretaro, cops here are not ultra corrupt as the ones in the rest of Mexico, and the city if offlimits to any other cartel but... well, you figure wich one, wich makes sure the city remains a safe family place. Merida is safer than ANY US city by a wide margin, mostly because the american second amendment just makes people (including cops) resolve anything with bullets. So, Merida is super safe, period. Maybe that is going to change with the influx of Mexican and american migrants arriving by the thousands each month. I mean we already had 2 cases of migrant americans being trigger happy, one of those fatal.

[@chepep0n]

You are totally right on Mexico City. I mean that guy said that affluent people lives in areas that are not affected by earthquakes but the area ALL expats/digital nomads/ youtubers want to live in is in ROMA and CONDESA, wich are one of the most vulnerable zones to earthquakes. Thousands of people have died crushed by that old buildings falling over them. So no, COndesa and Roma are not safe and certainly - as you point out - expensive AF. Sure it's a coin flip, but the coin shows the same face in both sides! You'll be a victim of crime in Mexico City, there is no way to escape it.

[@chepep0n]

Sinaloa is really, really F'd. Home of the most powerful and violent cartel in Mexico, there is simply no reason to try to be the dissenting gringo and try to prove something by living there. I mean, seeing narco trucks with people carrying AK-47s following army trucks is pretty standard there, cartel member kidnapping entire buildings and asking all those families ransom is not unheard. Being stopped by a police check point? look down: if they have expensive tennis shoes they are cartel using military uniforms. Just youtube search "violencia en sinaloa" and you'll see what you are facing there.

[@ShowseeTravels]

I like the state of Hidalgo,… I really like Pachuca. Not very many expats there though

[@sefarba]

Mexico City: “You want to stay far away from some of the far north or far south neighborhoods in the city…” Uh… Did he actually venture to go anywhere beyond Polanco/Condesa/Lomas at all? South side of the city is one of the safest areas with neighborhoods/suburbs like Coyoacán, San Ángel, Jardines del Pedregal, etc… and the north has some really nice areas into the suburbs like Ciudad Satélite, Zona Esmeralda, Lindavista, etc… The idea that you can’t get mugged by living in Santa Fe or the like is just pure ignorance. It’s really the East side you should be careful with. Really poor advice. Edit: He also mentions that “most affluent neighborhoods are built where earthquakes have the least impact”, that is partially true but also misleading, he doesn’t mention that most of those areas west of Lomas de Chapultepec and Polanco rest on the edge of cliffs which are prone to landslides and mudslides, which happen very frequently actually, and most are not covered by insurance. Condos built on top of a lakebed area like Roma or Narvarte are indeed covered by insurance, which may be expensive, but protects your property and investment much better overall. ⚠️

[@jlove3706]

LA is safe too if you live in Beverly Hills