What Travelers Need To Know About Visiting Mexico This Summer

Mexico is one of the top destinations for many American travelers, but the US State Department often issues travel advisory levels to help tourists. Meanwhile, it continues to issue the advisories by state, rather than covering the entire country. While admittedly, some states in Mexico are more of a threat to travelers than others, most of the country’s top tourist locations are safe in summer, while using practical common sense. As travelers start planning their summer vacations down south, the following is a travel advisory guide to the most popular locations.

US State Department’s latest travel advisories for popular hotspots in Mexico

Cancun and Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo

When visiting the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, travelers are urged to exercise increased caution due to crime. This covers the top tourist destinations of Cancun, Akumal, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. However, US travelers should bear in mind that Level 2: Exercise increased caution, is one of the most common for countries around the world, including civil unrest, crime and terrorism.

Currently, US government employees have no restrictions on travel to Quintana Roo. However, the State Department does advise its personnel to exercise increased situational awareness after dark in the downtown areas of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. They are urged to remain in well-lit and busier streets and tourist zones in the evenings.

Moreover, Cancun has recently increased beach safety options for travelers who are urged to follow the directions of the destination’s color-coded flag system and local lifeguards.

– Los Cabos in Baja California Sur in Summer

When it comes to Los Cabos in Baja California Sur, the State Department does advise travelers to exercise caution in the area due to crime. However, there are currently no restrictions on travel for US government employees when visiting the popular destination of Los Cabos.

– Visiting Mexico City in the summer

In the capital and largest city in Mexico, travelers are also urged to exercise increased caution in Mexico City due to crime. According to the State Department, visitors should “use additional caution, particularly at night, outside of the frequented tourist areas where police and security patrol more routinely. Petty crime occurs frequently in both tourist and non-tourist areas.”

– Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Located in the Mexican state of Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta is a hugely popular destination for American travelers. The good news is that no restrictions on travel have been levied on US government employees in the popular tourist areas, including Ajijic, Chapala, the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. Moreover, Puerto Vallarta stands out as a safe destination for travelers wishing to leave their resort to experience the city.

 

– Summer vacation in San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato

San Miguel de Allende is a colonial-era city that remains a hidden gem for many travelers. Meanwhile, Americans are urged to reconsider travel to the state due to crime, US government employees are only restricted from areas south of Federal Highway 45D. Meanwhile, they are welcome to visit popular tourist areas like Guanajuato City and San Miguel de Allende.

– Visiting Yucatan in Mexico

Visit to the Mexican state of Yucatan are only urged to exercise normal precautions this summer, which is good news indeed, as more flights are being laid on to the region, originating from major cities.

Readers can check out the latest travel advisories on the US State Department’s website here.