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The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico has issued a spring break travel warning for Americans planning to visit the country. The message posted on Monday highlighted a range of potential safety threats in the popular destination like crime.

“U.S. citizens should exercise increased caution in the downtown areas of popular spring break locations including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, especially after dark,” the advisory said, though it noted that crime can occur anywhere in Mexico. The U.S. State Department's travel advisory for the country notes various warning levels for different states, ranging from Level 1 (“exercise normal precautions") through 4 (“do not travel”).

The message also warned of other potential hazards like unregulated alcohol and pharmaceuticals. “Unregulated alcohol may be contaminated, and U.S. citizens have reported losing consciousness or becoming injured after consuming alcohol that was possibly tainted,” the advisory said. 

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates noted that counterfeit medication is “common” and could be ineffective or an incorrect strength. Those products may also have dangerous ingredients. “Medication should be purchased in consultation with a medical professional and from reputable establishments,” the message said.

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The advisory warned of drowning and high private hospital prices, as well, among other risks. The message urged travelers to take precautions like keeping an eye on their drinks; staying with a group of friends in bars and clubs, while walking in dark areas or in taxis at night; and letting family and friends know about their travel plans.

Despite the warning, however, it noted that “the vast majority” of U.S. citizens visiting Mexico at spring break each year do so safely.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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The United States is warning travelers heading to Mexico to be aware of their surroundings ahead of the spring break holiday season.

The warning , which was issued this week by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico, reminds travelers to “travel smart” and “be informed” as “thousands of U.S. citizens visit Mexico during spring break” each year. The embassy continued that “while the vast majority travel safely,” visitors should be aware of issues with crime, drugs, unregulated alcohol, drownings, and more. 

“Crime, including violent crime, can occur anywhere in Mexico, including in popular tourist destinations. Travelers should maintain a high level of situational awareness, avoid areas where illicit activities occur, and promptly depart from potentially dangerous situations,” the embassy warned. “U.S. citizens should exercise increased caution in the downtown areas of popular spring break locations including Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, and Tulum, especially after dark.”

The warning also reminded American travelers that drug possession and use is illegal in Mexico, including medical marijuana. It also advised that unregulated alcohol may be contaminated, that counterfeit medication is common, and that guns are illegal in Mexico.

When it comes to the country’s popular beaches, the embassy reminded travelers some beaches may have strong rip tides and “may lack lifeguards, warnings, or signs of unsafe conditions.”

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a similar spring break warning last year .

The U.S. Department of State classifies different states in Mexico under different warning levels. While travelers can “exercise normal precautions” when traveling to the Campeche and Yucatan states, the State Department warns them to “exercise increased caution” when heading to places like Baja California Sur (where Los Cabos is), Mexico City, and Quintana Roo (where Cancun is) due to crime.

The State Department also asks American travelers to “reconsider” going to the state of Jalisco, which is home to popular destination Puerto Vallarta , due to the danger of crime and kidnapping.

The State Department recommends Americans who do travel to Mexico keep people at home informed of their travel plans and enroll in the department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to both receive alerts and make it easier to locate them if an emergency occurs.

Travelers heading to international destinations can view all current travel advisories on the State Department's website at  travel.state.gov .

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    The United States is warning travelers heading to Mexico to be aware of their surroundings ahead of the spring break holiday season. The warning, which was issued this week by the U.S. Embassy and ...

  18. Travel.State.Gov CSI

    Do you want to know the safety and security situation of your travel destination? Check out the color coded map from the U.S. Department of State, which shows the level of risk for each country and region. You can also find detailed information and alerts for specific locations by clicking on the map. Plan your trip wisely and stay informed with the latest travel advisories.

  19. Visas for U.S. citizens traveling abroad

    While not all countries require visas for American travelers, many do. Look up your destination using the U.S. State Department's Learn About Your Destination search tool. On the country's information page, you will find entry, exit, and visa requirements. You will also find travel advisories and a link to the country's embassy.

  20. U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Greece

    The mission of the United States Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Greece. ... allows citizens of participating countries* to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less, when they meet all requirements. Are You Eligible? Travel & Tourism in the U.S.

  21. List of U.S. Embassies and Consulates

    Update: Biometric Changes for Re-entry Permits and Refugee Travel Documents. With All the Talk about Illegal Immigration, a Look at the Legal Kind. Latvia, Estonia Sign Deals with US on Visa-Free Travel. Fact Sheet: Changes to the FY2009 H-1B Program . USCIS Announces Interim Rule on H-1B Visas. USCIS Releases Preliminary Number of FY 2009 H-1B ...

  22. Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (March 3, 2024)

    For travel to the United States on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. ... Embassy operations may be further affected during the week because of gang-related violence and its effects on transportation and infrastructure. ... 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada.

  23. Message for U.S. Citizens: Spring Break Travel

    Travel Smart - Be Informed: Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens visit Mexico during spring break. ... Traveler Enrollment Program to receive up-to-date information on safety conditions in Mexico and to help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency. ... From the United States: +1-844-528-6611. Department of State - Consular Affairs: +1 ...

  24. Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (March 5, 2024)

    U.S. government travel throughout the West Bank remains limited. U.S. government employees under Chief of Mission security responsibility are currently restricted from all personal travel in the West Bank, except: U.S. government employees can use Routes 1, 90, and 443 at any time. U.S. government employees are permitted personal travel to Jericho.

  25. U.S. citizens traveling abroad

    Authenticate an official document for use outside the U.S. Apostilles and authentication certificates show U.S. documents are genuine. Learn when to use each. Make traveling abroad easier: learn about visas, Trusted Traveler Programs, driving, and emergencies. Also, learn to authenticate documents with apostilles.

  26. COVID-19 Information

    Embassy & Consulates. U.S. Embassy. U.S. Embassy Ankara; 1480 Sokak No. 1. Cukurambar Mahallesi. 06530 Cankaya, Ankara - Türkiye. Phone: (90-312) 455-5555. ... The CDC's Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect.

  27. Visa Appointment Wait Times

    Update: Biometric Changes for Re-entry Permits and Refugee Travel Documents. With All the Talk about Illegal Immigration, a Look at the Legal Kind. Latvia, Estonia Sign Deals with US on Visa-Free Travel. Fact Sheet: Changes to the FY2009 H-1B Program . USCIS Announces Interim Rule on H-1B Visas. USCIS Releases Preliminary Number of FY 2009 H-1B ...

  28. Entering the U.S.

    This section contains detailed information for people interested in traveling to the United States. In Canada, the U.S. Government issues visas from its Embassy and six consulates located throughout the country. Canadians typically do not require visas to enter the United States, although there are some exceptions.Citizens of certain other countries also do not require entry visas to visit the ...

  29. Security Alert: Avoid Large Gatherings over the Next 48 Hours

    For travel to the United States on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. Read More. ... U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russian Federation U.S. Citizens with emergencies, please call +7 (495) 728-5577 Outside of office hours, contact +7 (495) 728-5000