Crime in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Is puerta vallarta safe for me to carry my child? Is kidnapping a problem here?

We live in Vallarta. We split our time between Toronto and Vallarta. We feel as safe in V as we do in Tor. We have not been subject to any crime or violence in the almost 20 years of living in Vallarta. We have seen crime, but not have been victims of crime. We are constantly aware of our surroundings at all times and we do not wear expensive looking accessories or clothing. We speak Spanish, that way we can over hear conversations of the local populace and detect any possible bad potential bad situations. Listen..keep your ears and eyes open and your mouth closed. Trust your instincts.

We just moved here August 1and live in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Been coming here since the 90s. Just saw a guy pushed out of a black VW beetle (newer model) and got beat up by the driver and another guy with the driver. This all happened right outside our balcony in the middle of the day on this Sunday afternoon. Looked gang style including the victim. All involved looked like they were in their mid to late 20s. This is a dead end street so we are guessing the assailants knew they could beat the crap out of this guy and then drive away. Otherwise this is a quiet street but you never know. All happened so fast and didn’t take any pics cuz you never know if they had guns or whatever.

I’ve been here for 6 months now. I’ve seen no crime no attacks . I’ve been treated very courteously but virtually everyone. I’ve lived in Miami Toronto Vancouver nyc Detroit and Canada and the USA are 100 percent more dangerous. See for yourself. Don’t buy into the bill everyone tries to feed you about cartels. I’ve seen no sign of one. And I get around to all neighborhoods but use common sense. You should too. And enjoy lovely Mexico and it’s friendly courteous citizens.

Dude, no one travels to Mexico more than Americans do. I don’t know if you know this, but there are 40 million Americans of Mexican descent, meaning a lot of Mexicans have family in the United States. Why do britons and Canadians think they’re so much better than Americans? Of course we know how to act, we’re more familiar to Mexican culture than probably any other culture is. If you want an honest opinion, Mexicans generally think Americans are really nice. Like I said, most Mexicans have family in the US.

I don’t want to scare you, but it isn’t uncommon for cartels to deal with people who harm tourists/EXPATS in an unorthodox fashion. It seems like he committed a hit and run. If he stuck around to help you out I would believe your initial assumption. Beach cities are safe because they’re heavily invested by cartels, and they want you to return and keep spending money. They do actually protect foreigners, that’s not a myth.

I can assure you.... that Taxi driver is probably dead.

Anyone who even remotely suggests that Cdns don't tip well us simply showing their lack of comprehension. It's easy to tip well when you're getting over 30% more for your dollar. So when you buy something for 600 pesos and pay less than $30/us we're paying $40/ cdn. So you tip %10. That's $3/US and $4/CDN. So we barter INTELLIGENTLY in order to get a fair price. Also, and in case you weren't aware, CDNs are loved by more Mexican ppl than Americans. Sorry to burst your bubble but Mexican ppl only tolerate your arrogant superior attitude because your redneck buck is hi on the financial markets. Reality sucks. Funny how that works but ask a taxi driver about a good bar and they'll be able to tell you where every "Canadian" bar is but not any "American" bars. God I hate stupidity. Whether you're Canadian or American in Vallarta makes no difference to any of us who live here full time. All we care about is that you're nice, enjoy pleasant company and conversation, and laugh. Other than that we don't truly care

Villa In puerto Vallarta
Crime rate. Is it safe place to visit

Dufuss, Canadians are not too popular in PV because of the greediness and cheapness they display...cheap tippers and they barter way too low! I have asked taxi drivers, waiters, maids, and anyone in the service industry who the best tippers were and this was the unanimous reply....Americans no 1, Mexicans no 2, canadians were no 3, French Canadians dont tip at all! So Canadians reach in those pockets you tight jerks!

Wow I would hate to travel with these folks below. PV is the safest city in Mexico. I bought a house there, travel around freely and have never had an issue in the airport, outside the airport, or anywhere else. I dont speak spanish but every local is friendly and accomodating. I do think the vendors at the airport are annoying but no more than they are in Maui or SF or any other tourist location. They have to make a living so if you dont want to be bothered... so no gracious and go to a taxi booth like everyone else and get a car. We have traveled all over PV and compared to Barcelona or Rome, PV is a picnic. I would encourage you to be cautious and make sure you have a guide service or someone that knows the area but we go to the Botanical Gardens, zoo, Los Animas and downtown without worry.

The people of Mexico are by far and away some of the nicest people I have ever met. The idiot Robert below is probably an inbred racist who still thinks the earth is flat, Putin is Americas new BFF, and the sun rises and falls over his house and Trumps and no one else.

Visited Puerto Vallarta this past month. Resort was wonderful. Leaving resort was not good. People are watching your every movement. I am an American and I can assure you that it is not safe. My family was not aware of what was happening but I was. Stay on the resort 100%. Watch for anyone approaching you when you get off the plane in the air port DO NOT STOP FOR ANYONE!!!!!! They will scam you into something. Walk outside and get your own cab!!!!! This is the hard truth. Believe it!!!

Never visit Mexico. They act like violent animals or worse. Thos country is disgusting be thanks to a criminal population.. stay safe . Stay out

AMAPAS HIT AGAIN! March 3, 2019, Amapas area condo robbed while sleeping at 5:38am. Keypad locked gate. Burglar came in extra VACANT bedroom/drapes drawn, DUAL slider patio door, that we had locked. He hid from security camera. Johnny bar in place, but does not prevent access from outside slider door. Should be safe right? Make sure your place of stay has doors/windows that do not slide open from outside (need permanent lock on these), bars on windows/doors, and check to see if any cleaning service has solidly locked up after. Have programmable safe (no key or combination) in room/condo bolted to building.

We've been coming to PV for over 35 years for 2/3 months stay. Never had a theft before. True, crime rate is not as high as corrupt Chicago, Il. People do not usually vacation in Chicago.

We are well traveled, in our 70's, and have never been robbed anywhere, until now. Make with translator and follow up on police report. Police came back, in a few hours, without translator, to returned some stolen documents: driver's license, social security card, after making police report at approximately 10am. Could not ask the police details on where/how they found my documents. Jewelry/watch/phone/cash/credit cards, misc were not. Lack of communication makes one skeptical. We will return once more to conclude business here, then not excited for future visits.

Thank God, we were not injured.