iloveomar_4ever How safe is oaxaca mexico right now? im going on vacation soon with my 2yr old son and husband( who is from there also) i would just like to know if it safe to travel these days      Roberto Oaxaca is a safe place in general. There might be some political turmoil in the city of Oaxaca this year due to governor elections, though if you stay out of the demonstrators there will be no problem. The beaches are safe. This state has beautiful beaches like Puerto Escondido, Zipolite, Mazunte and Huatulco. Puerto Escondido is a surfers' paradise, so (in all the beaches) beware of the waves. Zipolite and Mazunte cater more to "hippie" and students tourism, though Zipolite has now some classy small hotels like El Alquimista. Huatulco is probably the best choice for families. Also, if you drive from Oaxaca city to the beach, take a lot precautions with the road, as it is goes up and down the mountains, it is very slim and can be misty. In general Mexico is a much safer place than what media depicts. You need to take care with some things like driving in deserted highways (mainly in Mexican northern states and by night). Stay in the tourist areas, and have the usual caution with your stuff. Murder rate is some 12/100.000 inhabitants, versus 6/100.000 in the US and just 1/100.000 in Europe. But most of the murders are because of the drug wars, between rival gangs and the police and the navy/army. They never target tourists. The last foreigner homicides I heard of were the wife of a US Penitentiary officer (apparently a revenge) and a brazilian-american woman killed by her American husband in a Cancún resort. Valeria It's really fun, safe (take precaution), beautiful, and great! I have been there it's sooo much fun. But, still it doesn't mean you shouldn't be careful. I'm not from there, but I went a few weeks ago! Good luck! :) girl_on_the_couch_inak very safe.......i went in december and was not intimidated by any situation there wotsoever, even when out in the late evening Kristin Oaxaca is my FAV Mex state. If you are worried about all the drug violence, I do not think Oaxaca is at the top of the list of places to worry about. However, this doesn´t mean you should not take precaution. Oaxaca is not in the heart of the drug cartelviolence. Instead, it appears to less touristy and far enough away from the USMex border that this isn´t a big issue. I found the city of Oaxaca to be great! If I had children I would have no problem traveling there but just like any concerned parent, I wouldn´t allow them out of my sight. Safe travels!! The Juggernaut I spent two weeks there in February and all was well. Never felt threatened. This was my third trip to Oaxaca. marci knows best They had a mild earthquake but there was no heavy damage. Even if the teacher's strike has started, just stay away from the areas where the demonstrations are going on and you won't have a problem. Oaxaca is a beautiful area = have a wonderful time. viajero64 MAY BE YOU WILL FOUND SOME MANIFESTATION BUT VERY DIFERENT..(FARMERS)..PEACEFUL!!.I WAS THERE 2 WEEKS AGO!!!...  Enter Your Message or Comment User Name:   User Email:    Post a comment: