Mexico

Government Travel Advisories for Mexico

United States

Exercise Increased Caution — Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, 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. U.S. government employees are not allowed to tr

United Kingdom

Exercise Increased Caution — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the city of Tijuana, except: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the city of Tecate in Baja California, including roads between Tijuana and Tecate. There is another state called Baja California Sur that is unaffected by these warnings.

Canada

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico due to high levels of criminal activity and kidnapping.

New Zealand

Exercise Increased Caution — Following the serious security incidents across the state of Jalisco, including in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta in February 2026 the Mexican authorities increased their government security presence. There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand because of violent crime and drug-related violence, with some areas where you should avoid non-essen

Germany

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico.

Netherlands

Exercise Increased Caution — Caution: safety risks in Mexico.

Japan

Exercise Increased Caution — Tamaulipas State; Tomatlán (Jalisco) and Chapala Lake area (southern Jalisco)