The State Departments decision to warn residents about travel to the resort cities is a reality check for the booming towns and economy of Mexico, he said. Mexican officials have gone to lengths to portray the countrys beach resorts as family friendly and safe. Violent incidents are extremely rare among the millions of international tourists who visit Riviera Maya each year, and the entire tourism industry works to ensure the safety and satisfaction of all visitors, reads a statement on the website of the Assn.