Millions of Americans visit Mexico every year without incident, and the number of tourists continues to grow. Nearly 6 million U.S. citizens visited Mexico in 2012, according to data from Mexicos tourism ministry. The first quarter of 2013 has seen a 5.9% uptick in American tourists compared to a year before, the ministry reported.Analysts and travel experts agree that security in Mexico varies — sometimes dramatically — from place to place. Its a contradiction — Mexico is both as dangerous as ever or as safe as ever, depending on ones destination, actions and common sense.

via Mexico: As dangerous — and safe — as ever – CNN.com.