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Message to U.S. Citizens: Spring Break Travel

U.S. Mission to Mexico

March 2, 2026

Event: Spring Break Travel

Location: Mexico

Travel Smart – Be Informed:  

Every year, thousands of U.S. citizens visit Mexico during spring break.  While the widespread violence that took place on February 22 following Mexican security operations has ended, risks of crime and kidnapping remain.  Please read our state-by-state Travel Advisory when deciding whether to travel to Mexico and where to go. Visitors should also consider the following when planning their vacation or traveling in Mexico:

• Crisis Preparedness: Crises can occur anywhere and can affect popular vacation destinations. Be prepared, be safe and stay connected. Enroll in STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ) to receive critical safety and security updates.

• Crime: Crime, including violent crime, can occur anywhere in Mexico, including in popular tourist destinations. This includes homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. U.S. citizens should exercise caution in popular spring break spots, especially after dark.

• Drugs: Drug possession and use, including of medical marijuana, is illegal in Mexico and may result in a lengthy jail sentence. U.S. citizens have died or suffered severe illness after using synthetic drugs or fake prescription pills.

• Vaping Devices: Don’t bring them. It is illegal to bring any vaping device or e-cigarettes, pods, or e-liquid into Mexico. Penalties can range from confiscation of the items, fines of over $10,000, or arrest.

• Weapons, ammunition, and shell casings: U.S. permits to carry weapons are not valid in Mexico. Bringing firearms, ammunition, cartridges, empty shell casings, knives, fireworks or explosives, knives and swords, or brass knuckles into Mexico is a serious crime. Violations can lead to large fines or lengthy imprisonment. Before traveling, check your bags and/or vehicle to make sure you’re not carrying anything that can get you in trouble.

This list goes on.

Read the full Spring Break Travel cautionary message here:

https://mx.usembassy.gov/message-to-u-s-citizens-spring-break-travel/