Puebla Travel Risk — Elevated Risk (52/100)
Is Puebla safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Puebla 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.
Political instability (score 20)
Crime (score 45)
October 15, 2026
Puebla, Mexico has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 52 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 20/100; last updated October 15, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Mexico travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Puebla currently sits at 52/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the elevated-risk tier. Travelers should plan more carefully than the global average — read the Actions section below before booking. The highest-rated risk category for Puebla is crime (45/100), and the lowest is political instability (20/100). This page was last updated on October 15, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (60/100) and natural hazards (62/100).
A score of 52 is higher than the scores of 70% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Puebla, Mexico currently has an elevated baseline safety risk of 52 out of 100 and remains under a US State Department Level 2 advisory. An active orange disaster alert is in place due to tropical cyclone SIMON-26, bringing Category 1 wind speeds or higher. Additionally, travellers should note a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 13:06 UTC
What should I do now?
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- Crime (score 45/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Transport safety (score 40/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Puebla
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Puebla
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Puebla for solo travelers (Crime 45/100 · Transport 40/100), women traveling solo (Crime 45/100), families with children (Health 30/100 · Natural disaster 25/100), older travelers (Health 30/100 · Transport 40/100), business travelers (Digital 25/100 · Money 30/100 · Transport 40/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 40/100 · Political 20/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 15, 2026 |
Live conditions in Puebla
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Mexico Travel Advisory - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in The Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-07-03
The Drought notification level is Orange.
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Green flood alert in Mexico GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-18
On 17/08/2026, a flood started in Mexico, lasting until 12/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 21 deaths and 1663 displaced .
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Drought is on going in Mexico, United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-04-30
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 12:58:15 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tropical Cyclones | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanoes | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Most volcanic activity events within 100 km of Puebla happened in February and May (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
1 major seismic event recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M5.7 on 7 Dec 2023 (103 km away) — USGS details
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.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Mexico WATCH · 2025-12-23
Illness and death due to Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) have been reported in the northern region of Mexico along the U.S. border, particularly in Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Nuevo León.
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Puebla
The most weather-stable two-month window for Puebla is March–April, when typical daily temperatures run from about 10°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 41 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include hurricane season in June–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 16, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Puebla
Puebla has 10 hospitals, 4 police stations and 10 pharmacies within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Christus Muguerza Hospital Betania
- Hospital: Clínica de la Policia Municipal Auxiliar
- Hospital: Cruz Roja Mexicana
- Hospital: Hospital Guadalupe
- Hospital: Hospital Guadalupe
- Hospital: Hospital Guadalupe
- Hospital: ISSSTE Estancia Infantil No. 67
- Hospital: Sanatorio Humboldt
- Hospital: Vilaseca Esparza
- Hospital: Vilaseca Esparza
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Policia del Estado de Puebla
- Police: Policia Turistica de Puebla
- Police: Procuraduria General De Justicia Del Estado en Puebla
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Benavides
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Guadalajara
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Guadalajara
- Pharmacy: Farmacias del Ahorro
- Pharmacy: Farmacias del Ahorro
- Pharmacy: Farmacias del Ahorro
- Pharmacy: Farmacias del Ahorro
- Pharmacy: Farmacias Similares
- Pharmacy: Farmatodo
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Mexico)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
The provided search results contain no details regarding hospitals, medical access, or emergency healthcare services for travelers in Puebla.
Common scam patterns
- App-based Transport Assault. Travelers using app-based taxi services in Puebla face risks of attempted assaults during trips. Perpetrators may attempt to target drivers or passengers while en route. Tip: Share your live journey status and utilize in-app safety features or monitoring when taking app-based transportation.
Area notes
- 25 Zona Militar. This military zone area serves as a secure refuge point where transportation drivers have sought safety during attempted assaults.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 59 → 52 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 62 → 59 | elevated | Data update scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 47 → 65 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to Puebla's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Puebla
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Puebla, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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