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In the past years, it has gained a terrible reputation due to the heavy drug cartel activities.

Generally, foreigners don't have problems with organized crime, but people are not as trusting in this area and it might be a little more difficult to find a ride.

Even with the organized crime, Michoacán keeps on being one of the most popular and beautiful states of Mexico, with many different things to see.

There are many beautiful beaches that are protected for that reason, so no hotels can be built.

The turtles camps always allow you to camp for free, sometimes asking you to do a little bit of work in exchange. The work might include cleaning around a little bit or liberating baby turtles!