Mexico is at Level 2: exercise increased caution

Exercise increased caution

in Mexico due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

• Many violent crimes take place in Mexico.  They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, sexual assault, and robbery.  There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mexico.  Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more. 
• The U.S. government has limited ability to help in many parts of Mexico, a large country in which conditions can vary widely from state to state and even within a state.  U.S. government employees may not travel to certain high-risk areas, which may be within states that include low-risk areas.
• Due to security risks, U.S. citizens should follow the same restrictions as U.S. government employees while traveling. 
• Emergency services are limited or unavailable in remote or rural areas.
• If you encounter a road checkpoint, you should comply.  Fleeing or ignoring instructions can lead to you being hurt or killed.
• Check the maps of restricted areas.

U.S. government employee travel restrictions (U.S. citizens are strongly advised to follow):

• May not travel between cities after dark.
• Must rely on dispatched vehicles from regulated taxi stands or app-based services like Uber or Cabify and may not wave down taxis on the street. 
• Should avoid traveling alone, especially in remote areas.
• May not drive between Mexican border cities and the interior of Mexico, with limited exceptions.