Is Puerto Peñasco safe? Mexico travel risk
Is Puerto Peñasco safe right now? Checked 17 October 2026
Puerto Peñasco scores 64/100 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 16 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). The US State Department rates Sonora, where Puerto Peñasco is, Level 3: Reconsider Travel, higher than Mexico overall (Level 2). 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.
Puerto Peñasco scores 64/100 (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 Puerto Peñasco: nearest emergency and transport facilities, local climate normals, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: security (79/100) and crime and scams (79/100).
A score of 64 is higher than 87% of the cities we score.
Consult the Mexico travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Location & Spatial Data
In the Sonora territory, Puerto Peñasco is established at 31.3167° N, 113.5369° W. It lies 1,955.9 km SE relative to Mexico City. Time zone observed: America/Hermosillo.
Sonora
31.3167° N, 113.5369° W
11 m
America/Hermosillo
62,301
Transit Links & Medical Facilities
Proximate Regional Communities (Mexico)
Climate by Month
Hottest: September (33 °C avg high); Wettest: December (16 mm).
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 20° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 30° | 24° | 19° |
| Low °C | 11° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 21° | 15° | 11° |
| Rain mm | 7 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
Normals: Puerto Peñasco (0 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.
Surrounding Places with Full Dossiers
Questions travellers ask about Puerto Peñasco
What is the travel advisory for Puerto Peñasco?
Official advice for Mexico: US — Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; UK — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country; CA — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). Advice can differ by region, so read the full notice before you go.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada
Is Puerto Peñasco safe?
Puerto Peñasco currently scores 64/100 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 — Puerto Peñasco · Methodology
Is Puerto Peñasco safe right now?
As of 17 October 2026, official travel advice for Mexico is Level 2 (US State Department). No natural hazard events were recorded within roughly 100 km in the last 14 days. Live weather, alerts, and news refresh throughout the day on this page.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada · GDACS
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