Mexico Travel Warnings

The Mexico travel warnings were released not to scare tourists and citizens away from Mexico but for them to be fully aware of the conditions and feel secured while enjoying their stay. 

The travel warnings include how to avoid dangerous situation and the right people to contact in cases of emergencies.  It also includes legitimate places and tourist spots to go to ensure safety.  The warning also includes background on what is happening in Mexico in terms or crime, violence and safety.

There are a lot of people from the US and Canada who visit Mexico as tourists, students, businessmen or as plain citizens.  So, the Mexican government is making a lot of effort to keep citizens safe from crime and violence.

One of the Mexico travel warnings is that US citizens should expect to encounter some enforcements and military men as well as checkpoints because of their lookout for drug-trafficking organizations (DTO).  

The Mexican government is in combat with the DTO’s and the government is asking full cooperation from US citizens and for them to exercise proper caution in visiting some places in Mexico. 

According to the warning from the US embassy, US citizens should avoid the following places in Mexico: Tamaulipas, Chihuahua, Durango and Coahuila. 

Another one of the Mexico travel warnings is the violence in the US-Mexico Border, which is still connected to DTO. US citizens must stay away from these firefights when they detect something is not right and report it immediately to authorities.  Don’t stay to watch the fight because the government has warned that there may be collateral damage as there are US citizens being killed because of these fights.

 The government also gives advice in their Mexico travel warnings release in order to let people know which places to avoid and which ones are safe.  US citizens are warned to avoid the state of Michoacan because where the most powerful DTO’s are.  

The Mexican government is advising the US citizens to practice extreme caution, be aware of their surroundings and read up on the places of Mexico so as not to get lost and be a victim of any crime. 

The Mexican government does everything to make Mexico a safe and secure tourist spots for US citizens.  That’s why people should follow these Mexico travel warnings to be safe and be able to go back home safe and well.

If you're a US citizen and you feel that you are experiencing some sort of danger, notify the Mexican law enforcements or the US Embassy in Mexico and explain to them clearly about your situation.  If needed, you should return to the United States immediately.

Travel in Mexico in broad daylight instead of at night especially when driving or taking a bus to Mexico because just like with other countries, late night is the time where crimes and violence occur.  

Another one of the Mexico travel warnings for US tourists is that they are encouraged to stay in well-known tourist spots such as the National Palace, the Guadalajara Cathedral and others where there are a lot of people and to make sure that you're not travelling alone. If you need to go somewhere alone, leave an itinerary to a friend or family member, though lone travel must really be avoided in any country. 

Dress casually and don’t display a lot of personal belongings and valuables such as jewelries, gadgets, and money to avoid robbery situations.  Dressing casually avoids getting the attention of criminals. 

And lastly, always keep a list of emergency contacts and your passport with you in case you get into a tight or dangerous situation. 

Some contacts such as your friends and family members, as well as US and Mexican government agencies are a must for immediate contact, while your passport will serve as identification of who you are in case the situation already involves law enforcements. 

Mexico is perfect for your Mexican dental vacation but like any other country, personaly safety is an important matter, that's why it's best to take into consideration these Mexico travel Warnings to better watch out for your safety.

To really be safe, allow us to help you organize your travel to and from Mazatlan. We ourselves have been travelling to and from the US and Canada to run our clinic here in Mazatlan but we have never experienced any hostilities in our 20 plus years of travelling to Mexico.

If you need some help in organizing your travel; please don't hesitate to drop us a line here or talk with us via phone at 1-403-621-1187 or toll-free 1-800-959-2061.

For updated Mexico Travel Warnings, visit the U.S. Department of State website.

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