Yes, there is cartel activity.
This is all I really want to say here.
This video was recorded before cartels started blowing up cars, shooting cops and blocking roads last month.
Zero foreigners were injured, but admittedly being under lockdown due to street battles is not ideal.
Mexico is lovely. I like to spend time there, and will continue to do so, but people must simply be aware that once in a while, in some regions, there are flare-ups.
In this video with Paul we discussed the pros and cons of charming Puerto Vallarta.
Otherwise Puerto Vallarta is great
To a World of Opportunities,
The Wandering Investor.
- My Real Estate Buyer’s Agent in Tulum and Playa del Carmen
- Give Birth in Mexico for Citizenship
- My Favourite Realtor in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- How to Obtain Residency in Mexico
Articles on Mexico:
- Playa del Carmen Real Estate Market: 2026 Investor Guide
- Full Analysis of the Tulum Real Estate Crash
- 6 reasons against a Real Estate Investment in Cancun
- Investing in Multifamily Housing in Playa del Carmen
- Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Market: 2026 Investor Guide
- What is a Lock Off Condo & Crazy Architecture in Tulum, Mexico
- Giving birth in Mexico as a foreigner – the complete guide
- Pros and Cons of living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
- Puerto Vallarta real estate – a Plan B destination for liberals
- Why are Families Moving to Playa del Carmen, Mexico? Real Estate Edition
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