Following the recent murder of two US citizens in Mexico, travelers may be wondering if it’s safe to go there for spring break or any other vacation.
Four Americans were kidnapped while traveling for plastic surgery in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Two people were killed in a shootout between rival drug cartel groups. The rest returned to the United States, one of whom he injured his leg.
The U.S. Department of State issues different advisory levels for each state of Mexico rather than for the country as a whole. Here is some advice from the State Department and the US Embassy in Mexico if you plan to visit Mexico.
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Is there currently a travel advisory for Mexico?
The Department of State has now issued a Level 1 advisory for the provinces of Campeche and Yucatán, which means taking the usual precautions. The Yucatan includes the tourist destinations of Chichen Itza, Merida, Uxmal and Valladolid.
Aguascalientes, Baja California Sur (including Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and La Paz), Chiapas, Coahuila, Hidalgo, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Nayarit and Nuevo Leon are on Level 2 alerts . , Oaxaca, Puebla, Queretaro, Quintana Roo (including Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya), San Luis Potosi, Tabasco, Tlaxcala, Veracruz. This advisory is in effect for crime and/or kidnapping in these states.
Level 3 advisory meaning travel reconsideration applies to Baja California, Chihuahua, Durango, Guanajuato, Jalisco (including Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta), Morelos and Sonora (including Puerto Penasco). This recommendation is also valid for crime and/or kidnapping.
For complete State Department guidance on traveling to Mexico, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html.
Which states in Mexico are “no travel”?
The Department of State’s highest recommendation is Level 4, or ‘no travel’. She warns Americans not to travel to her six states in Mexico because of the risk of violent crime and kidnapping.
The six states are Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas.
The US embassy and consulates in Mexico said US government officials have been instructed to avoid the area until further notice. According to the State Department, when civil servant travel is barred or restricted, it means the U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to its citizens.
Including State Department Guidance on travel to high-risk areas.
What documents are required to travel to Mexico?
According to the State Department, a valid passport book is required to enter Mexico by air. If you are entering the country by land, you can use your passport book or card.
Those taking a Mexico cruise can use their passport card to re-enter the United States at seaports, State Department advises Travelers who cannot return by cruise ship for any reason, such as an emergency evacuation, must present a passport book to return to the United States.
Persons entering Mexico who plan to travel outside the adjacent border areas must stop at the offices of the National Institute of Immigration to obtain an entry permit. If you travel by car, you also need a temporary vehicle import permit, according to the State Department.
A tourist visa is required for travelers staying longer than 180 days.
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How can I stay safe in Mexico?
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico offers the following recommendations:
- Avoid traveling to “no travel” states.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Seek shelter if necessary.
- Please monitor local media for updates and call 911 in case of emergency.
- Check your personal security plan and follow local government instructions.
Get the latest Mexico travel information from the US Embassy. https://mx.usembassy.gov/category/alert/.
When is Spring Break 2023 in Arizona?
Three public universities in Arizona (Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University) and public schools in Maricopa County will have spring break in early and mid-March 2023. Here is the Spring Break calendar for public schools in Metro Phoenix:
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