Is Chetumal safe? Mexico travel risk
Is Chetumal safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Chetumal scores 52/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Mexico Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 29 May 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (updated 13 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. CDC travel health notice: Level 1, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Mexico (23 Dec 2025). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Chetumal scores 52/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Mexico (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Chetumal: nearest emergency and transport facilities, local climate normals, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: security (60/100) and crime and scams (69/100).
A score of 52 is higher than the scores of 70% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the Mexico travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Local Geographic Profile
Geographically located in Quintana Roo (18.5036° N, 88.3053° W), Chetumal sits 1,143.1 km W from Mexico City at 3 m elevation.
Quintana Roo
18.5036° N, 88.3053° W
3 m
America/Cancun
169,028
Emergency & Transport Infrastructure
Surrounding Localities in Mexico
Climate by Month
Hottest: May (32 °C avg high); Wettest: September (184 mm).
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 27° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° |
| Low °C | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain mm | 50 | 32 | 30 | 41 | 89 | 181 | 156 | 178 | 184 | 117 | 89 | 65 |
Normals: Corozal (15.2 km away).
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
CDC Traveler Health Notices for Mexico
- Level 1 - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Mexico (Level 1, 23 Dec 2025)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Mexico travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Mexico entry requirements.
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Questions travellers ask about Chetumal
Is Chetumal Mexico safe?
Chetumal currently scores 52/100 on our composite travel risk index (elevated risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Mexico (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Chetumal · Methodology
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