Traveling in Cancun is typically very safe, but travelers should always be cautious, just in case. Although most people in Cancun are genuinely friendly, there are some that aren’t quite so honest. To help you hold onto your money and possessions and keep the thieves away, here are a few tips to keep your money safe throughout your Cancun vacation.
- Money belts. Money belts are like wallets worn underneath your clothes. These can be great for concealing money, passports and credit cards. The only con is that you might make a scene trying to get your money out of them. Try going to the restroom for some privacy rather than pulling your shirt up in public.
- Dummy wallets. Most pick pockets go for the easy target that is sitting on top of your right butt cheek: your wallet. It is always suggested that you put your real wallet in your front pockets and then you can also put a fake wallet full of coupons in your back pocket. Once a thief lifts something off of you, they generally will leave you alone in a hurry after that and it is better that they make off with coupons for $.25 tacos than your credit cards!
- Split up your resources. Most hotels in Cancun offer an in-room safe and it is a very good idea to use them. If you keep all of your money and cards in one place and it gets stolen, you are left with nothing. But if you keep some here and some there, then even if you get robbed, you won’t be left with nothing.
Traveling in Cancun is usually very safe and very visitor friendly, but just like everywhere else in the world, there are those that aren’t as honest. So enjoy your Cancun vacation, but be vigilant. Read Cancun Safety Tips Part 2 and 3 for more information on how to hold onto your cash in Cancun!
