Mexico Just Got Slapped With A “Safety And Security” Warning From The Canadian Government
Travel advisories continued to be issued by the Canadian government during the busy travel season. We just saw the world’s hottest country slapped with a travel advisory. Not just any advisory, as the government of Canada slapped Burkina Faso with a “Do Not Travel” advisory.
Canadians are heeding the warnings. Due to the increased risks associated with visiting Costa Rica, the number of visitors has declined compared to previous years. The data is clear: Canadian visitors in May decreased by 5.3% compared to May 2024.
Mexico continues to enjoy a surge in visitors. However, numbers were slightly down among Canadian visitors at the start of 2025. Visitor numbers have increased in recent months. However, there are still advisories being issued.
The Canadian government has just issued its latest safety warning for Mexico. Here’s a closer look at the details and what tourists need to be on the lookout for.
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Mexico continues to be a popular vacation destination. For 2025, numbers continue to surge upwards compared to past trends.
Between January and May, Mexico saw 39.4 million visitors, an impressive increase of 14.2% compared to the same months in 2024.
May alone was a fantastic month for tourism, bringing in 7.9 million international visitors – another spike of 18% compared to May 2024.
The number of visitors continues to spike in June and July. To the extent that Mexico issued an advisory regarding last-minute bookings. International guests were advised to book in advance, given the already high occupancy at the hotels.
Zocalo Square and Mexico City Cathedral – Mexico City, Mexico
Although Mexico remains a hot spot for international guests, especially Canadians, there are still travel warnings being issued for the country. Among the most recent was a safety and security concern in the Tlalpan district of Mexico.
The Canadian government wrote in its recent advisory:
“Anti-gentrification demonstrations are planned in the Tlalpan district of Mexico City. Demonstrators will gather outside the Fuentes Brotantes Metrobus station at 3 p.m. before marching toward the El Caminero Metrobus station. There could be disruptions to public transportation and traffic.”
For those that were visiting the affected area, the Canadian government issued rules and advice to follow.
Tlalpan District Demonstration Advice:
- Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
- Expect a heightened security presence
- Follow the instructions of local authorities
- Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations
Along with the demonstration warning, the Canadian government has kept its advisory for Culiacán, Mazatlán, and its surrounding areas due to ongoing clashes.
The warning reads, “In recent weeks, there have been violent clashes between rival armed groups in Culiacán, Mazatlán and their surrounding areas. Armed groups have stopped vehicles on the highway from Culiácan to Mazatlán and other major roads.”
The Canadian government suggests limiting your movements, monitoring local media, and exercising extreme caution when visiting Culiacán, Mazatlán or any of its surrounding areas.
The Canadian Government Warns Visitors That Demonstrations In Mexico Are Common
Demonstration warnings in Mexico are frequent, and even those considered peaceful can escalate into violence. Additionally, demonstrations can cause significant disruptions for tourists and locals due to street closures, leading to traffic and public transportation problems.
Visitors are asked to avoid these types of demonstrations, and in some cases, may even face detention for taking part.
Travelers in Mexico are asked to avoid areas of large gatherings and demonstrations.
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The denial of future entry into Mexico |
At the moment, the overall risk of visiting Mexico is at an “Exercise a high degree of caution” advisory due to high levels of kidnapping and criminal activity.
Specifically related to this advisory, there are several areas tourists are asked to avoid altogether.
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Areas In Mexico To Avoid Due To High Levels Of Violence And Organized Crime
View of Santa Maria Beach, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico
The Canadian government has issued a major regional advisory list. These are areas to “Avoid non-essential travel” due to high levels of violence and organized crime.
The lengthy list includes parts of Chiapas, Chihuahua, Colima, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Jalisco, and the Lagunas de Zempoala National Park in Morelos. It should be noted that in a lot of these areas, there are certain exclusions, like in Chiapas, the city and ruins of Palenque are deemed as safe.
Other areas on the “avoid non-essential travel” list include parts of Michoacán, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas. Once again, expectations do take place in some of the areas listed.
The government of Canada reminds visitors that if they are victims of a crime, they must report it immediately.
“If you’re a victim of a crime, you must report it immediately to local authorities. Criminal investigations require that a formal complaint be made in person. You should hire a local lawyer to represent your interests and follow up on your case after you return to Canada. Failure to do so may result in incomplete investigations or long delays in bringing cases to trial,” the advisory reads.
A reminder to always be cautious of your surroundings, not only when visiting Mexico, but also in other areas overseas.
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