To understand how this may impact cover under your policy, please go to our faqs and select your country of residence for the latest travel warnings and alerts around the world, read about. Before traveling to cancun, here are 7 things to know. But dont let sensationalist news stories deter you from traveling to this vibrant latin american destination. S state department updated its travel warning for parts of mexico to include the state of quintana roo, home to popular tourist spots like. Mexico long a destination for worldclass museums, archeological sites and beach resorts now has five states tagged with the most severe travel warning by.
As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the travel advisories for your intended destination. Unfortunately news reports inflating the recent travel warnings to mexico have given many parents a cause for pause, reflection and concern. Department of state in that exercise a high degree of caution would be comparable to a level 2 warning from the united states government. If you are traveling to any of the following destinations, you need to know the specific mexico travel warnings and be prepared and so you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind. Soak up the sun, visit the ancient mayan ruins at tulum, take a cruise from cancun to the waters off of cozumel, and be sure to save some energy for the worldfamous nightlife that peaks as soon as the sun sets. While mexico currently has only eight confirmed cases of covid19. May 01, 2019 if you were to listen to the mainstream news, visiting mexico doesnt sound like a great idea.
State department has widened an existing travel warning on mexico to extend to the popular tourist region that includes cancun the travel warning issued tuesday added several regions. Cancun s hotel zone and the city downtown areas frequented by tourists and locals alike are amongst the safest places to travel in mexico and are known throughout mexico for their relatively lower crime rate. Tripadvisor removed warnings about rapes and injuries at mexico resorts, tourists say. Jan 11, 2018 mexico long a destination for worldclass museums, archeological sites and beach resorts now has five states tagged with the most severe travel warning by the us state department. Travel to mexico for spring break can be safe and rewarding. Learn as much as you can about mexico before you travel there. Cancun has always been a pretty chilled out place and boasted lower crime stats than much of the rest of mexico. Widens mexico travel advisory to cancun and playa del.
There are two conclusions we can pull from the government of canadas travel advisory for mexico. After new travel warning, questions about safety in mexico. In 2011, during the late winter early spring period, cancun experienced two, very, historically rare, shark attacks, on a short stretch of coast just south of punta cancun, local authorities continue to monitor the situation but hundreds of thousands of people have utilized the beach and caribbean on isla cancuns south end or long part of. Over the course of this past week, canadians travelling to mexico have been issued several warnings because of the ongoing violence in the state of jalisco where the popular resort destination of puerto vallarta is located. You can see the world at a glance on our colorcoded map. Spring break cancun mexico enjoy the epic pool and beach parties at spring break in cancun, mexico. The situation around the world is changing dramatically. Cancun travel warning 2019 update by travel state government. People love vacationing in mexico in fact, mexico is the most popular international vacation destination for u.
Coronavirus threatens to shelve spring break travel plans. Violent crime such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery is widespread. Even though the security alerts for the country as a whole continue to cause concern, we are delighted to announce that there are no current travel restrictions placed on cancun and the riviera maya, which is one of mexicos most soughtafter regions for. Avoid nonessential travel to the following areas due to high levels of violence and organized crime. Consular agency in playa del carmen in the state quintana. To the north is the community of playa mujeres, a sleepy resort area that has grown in recent years. State department warned its citizens about traveling to parts of mexico, including cancun and playa del carmen, as homicides rise at.
Few cities are built for tourists quite like cancun, one of the best places to go in mexico for beaches, bikinis, and fantastic nightlife. In an effort to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, in recent days hawaii and florida have announced new restrictions on domestic travel, mandating 14. But an additional 11 mexican states got a level 3 warning wednesday, which urges people to reconsider travel there. Dec 26, 2019 a new travel advisory was released by the united states recently regarding the travel of its citizens to mexico.
Warns citizens about traveling to cancun bloomberg. After looking into this we found more and more negative news about the resorts in cancun and many other beaches down in that direction. Tourism officials in riviera maya, a 140milelong area of the caribbean coastline, which includes cancun, playa del carmen and tulum, have already been on the defensive this year regarding vacation advisories, following the death of a 20yearold wisconsin woman named abbey connor. Hi guys, i wanted to see hows the scene in cancun right now since us issued a new travel warning this week for 5 mexico states. My boyfriend and i booked our trip to cancun for this summer and shortly after booking with we found out that the us government issued a travel advisory for all citizens traveling to cancun.
Mexico is one of the worlds most stunningly beautiful countries, with a diverse cultural scene, spectacular nature, a rich history, and a vibrant society. A good place to start is the countryspecific information on mexico from the us department of state. There is nothing on popular vacation booking websites that suggests danger in travel to mexico. Write these numbers down to carry with you during your trip. In an effort to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, in recent days hawaii and florida have announced new restrictions on domestic travel, mandating 14day selfquarantines for some newly. Mexico has 31 states, half of which are now under level 3 or 4 warnings. But in the first 8 months of 2018, there were 342 homicides in cancun alone. Friday newsletters always feature luxury travel contests, tips, series, or news. Travelers going to mexico should take steps to avoid mosquito bites. Held on the 16th of september each year, independence day is cause for celebration.
Latest travel advice for mexico, including how to stay safe during the coronavirus covid19 pandemic and information on returning to the uk. As soon as these stories aired on national television in august, we began receiving emails and phone calls asking for our opinion on. Settling on your travel budget is easy when youre familiar with the currency used in your destination. According to barcelo travel magazine cancun when the united states government talks, people listen. Coronavirus wil probably mean fewer will travel to mexico this year. This region of mexico is known for its extensive mayan culture and artifacts. While not addressing the latest warnings directly, the governments mexico tourism board. Join facebook groups such as cancun mexico travel, tours, tips, and ideas that is dedicated to traveling to mexico and will help you and your family stay safe.
Covid19 and cruise ship travel april 20, 2020 cdc recommends that travelers defer all cruise travel worldwide global covid19 pandemic notice april 20, 2020 widespread ongoing transmission of a respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus. These travel warnings and advisories are issued regularly for more than 100 countries around the world and contain specific information to aid travelers abroad. Exercise a high degree of caution in mexico due to high levels of criminal activity and occasional illegal roadblocks throughout the country. There is also a different side its chilled out, sophisticated, artsy and filled with interesting local culture. More than a dozen tourists from across the country have said tripadvisor muzzled their firsthand stories of. Government say about traveling to cancun and can you really believe the mexico travel warnings based on how the current president feels about brown and black. Apr 21, 2020 home north america mexico is cancun safe for travel in 2020. Covid19 and cruise ship travel april 20, 2020 cdc recommends that travelers defer all cruise travel worldwide. The state of quintana roo, where the resorts of tulum and cozumel are also. Travel agents, sites fail to warn tourists of risks in mexico. A new travel advisory was released by the united states recently regarding the travel of its citizens to mexico. Warnings directed toward the us market are significant. Apr 02, 2020 if youre worried about visiting a specific location, it pays to research that area before you book your travel.
Stay aware of current health issues in mexico in order to advise your patients on additional steps they may need to take to protect themselves. To call for emergency services while in mexico, dial 066, 060, or 080. Below is the most current cancun travel advisory and mexico travel warning taken directly from the u. Plan your cancun vacation to coincide with this day and experience one of the most prominent events in mexico. Even though the security alerts for the country as a whole continue to cause concern, we are delighted to announce that there are no current travel restrictions placed on cancun and the riviera maya, which is one of mexico s most soughtafter regions for extraordinary vacations. Department of state travel warnings and advisories pertaining to mexico august 2017. To receive updated travel advisories and alerts, choose the method that works best for you at travel.
Apr 02, 2020 its increasingly risky to travel to mexico. Nov 01, 2017 tripadvisor removed warnings about rapes and injuries at mexico resorts, tourists say. Apr 11, 2018 travel agents and popular sites didnt share the risks with those booking travel to mexico resorts. Embassy issues alert against travel to mexicos playa.
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