International travelers can rest assured that they will be safe and healthy during their upcoming spring break trip to Mexico. Local authorities have announced that they are taking the necessary steps to ensure that everyone can enjoy a worry-free holiday without having to be constantly on their guard.
To accomplish this task, the Mexican Army and National Guard have deployed more than 200 officers to combat organized crime in the state of Quintana Roo.
From these military personnel The main mission is focused on planning and executing intelligence actions to address security concerns, especially in the internationally popular resort of Tulum.
These officers are currently working in coordination with the local regional task force to reduce the number of homicides, which are largely linked to criminal organizations operating in the zone.
This security force is now known for its incredible operational capacity, high mobility, advanced weaponry and first-class military training.
According to local authorities, the new security strategy appears to be creating a protected environment for national and international tourists visiting the country during spring break.
US Embassy Warning for Spring Breakers
Concerned about the safety of Americans, the US State Department has issued a “Travel warning during spring break‘ for those planning to visit Mexico in the coming weeks.
For those concerned about what the US agency has to say, it is important to note that this warning is not caused by a particularly dangerous situation currently occurring in Mexico.
Every year, just before spring, the US Department of State ensures that US citizens are well informed about the current situation in the country and provides thoughtful recommendations on how to enjoy a safe trip.
As with other advice, the US government has asked Americans to do this this time “Be extra careful,” especially in Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum.
However, several states in Mexico have been assigned a different ‘risk level’.
To make traveling easier, visitors can now use a interactive map to learn more about the recommendations tailored to each state.
General guidelines remind Americans that the possession and use of both recreational and medical marijuana is prohibited in Mexico.
Visitors should also be aware of this fake medicines and unregulated alcohol can be sold in the territory. So be careful.
The US government is also asking its citizens to limit the amount of cash they carry and register in the US Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to stay informed of last-minute events and to make it easier to find you when needed.
Last but not least, it reminds Americans that violent crime can occur in Mexico, even in popular hotspots. So if travelers notice anything suspicious, they should leave “potentially dangerous situations” immediately.
Fatal incidents involving tourists in the Mexican Caribbean
Although local authorities have implemented strong strategies to reduce crime and make the country safer for tourists, it is not possible to prevent all dangerous situations.
Not long ago, a woman named Niko Honarbakhsh, 44, from Los Angeles, was killed in the crossfire of a botched drug transaction in popular Tulum. It is important to say that all indications are that she was merely an innocent bystander.
But this was not the only fatal incident. Last year the FBI had to intervene Two tourists were murdered in Playa del Carmen in one week.
Before all this happened, two Canadian visitors were also murdered at Hotel Xcaret, a renowned venue close to Playa del Carmen.
