US Issues Travel Warning To Spring Breakers Traveling To Mexico

If you’re a spring breaker, no matter where you’re going, you need to stay on alert. But the US is specifically warning people traveling to Mexico that they need to take extra precaution. The US also issued a similar warning applying to the Bahamas last week.

Details from the US Embassy:

Event:  Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens visit Mexico during Spring Break.  While the vast majority of travelers have safe and enjoyable trips, Spring Break travel can sometimes include unforeseen problems such as the following:

• Medical Emergencies:  An illness or accident could result in the need to seek medical treatment or hospitalization in Mexico.  Private hospital prices are comparable, and often higher, to those in the United States.  Many facilities require payment either before providing treatment or before discharging a patient.
• Drowning:  Some beaches have strong undercurrents and rip tides.  Beaches may lack lifeguards, warnings, or signs of unsafe conditions.
• Unregulated Alcohol:  U.S. citizens have reported losing consciousness or becoming injured after consuming unregulated alcohol.
• Sexual Assault:  U.S. citizens have reported incidents of rape and sexual assault in some resort areas.  Perpetrators may target inebriated or isolated individuals.
• Drugs:  Drug possession and use, including medical marijuana, is illegal in Mexico and may result in a lengthy jail sentence.
• Guns and Ammunition:  All guns and even small amounts of ammunition are illegal in Mexico and may result in lengthy jail time.
• Arrests:  Drunk and disorderly behavior and urinating in public are illegal in Mexico.  If you break Mexican law, you can be arrested.

Stay safe everyone!