“U.S. Citizens should exercise increased caution in the downtown areas of popular locations including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, especially after dark,” the advisory said.
It also noted that crime can occur anywhere in Mexico. The advisory, issued earlier this week, also warns of other potential hazards such as 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 warning said.
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates noted that counterfeit medication is “common” and could be ineffective or of incorrect strength. Those products may also contain dangerous ingredients.
The advisory also warned of drowning and high private hospital prices, among other risks. The message urged travelers to take precautions such as keeping an eye on their drinks, staying with a group of friends in bars and clubs, being cautious when walking in dark areas or using taxis at night, and informing family and friends about their travel plans.”
Tamaulipas is considered the most dangerous state in Mexico, with a homicide rate of 61.8 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2021. In 2021, the state of Guanajuato reported over 4,000 intentional homicides. Baja California was the state with the second-highest number of intentional homicides, recording nearly 2,992 as of 2021.
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