Once again, it is time for the annual Mexico Travel Advisory. This must be addressed because it attracts a great deal of negative media coverage. Furthermore, many people don’t look or listen closely well enough to fully understand. Do not fall for the headline without getting the story.
Ironically, this Mexico Travel Advisory is the very same warning Americans taking trips to Puerto Peñasco should be warned about. We will explain and keep it real regarding any upcoming visits to Rocky Point.
Credit the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico the U.S. Department of State for consistency. Every year, the Mexico Travel Advisory is released at the same time. First, there is Groundhog Day in February. And whether or not Phil saw his shadow, the authorities rain on the upcoming Spring Break in March.
Mexico Travel Advisory – Warning Way Too Wide
The advisory suggested “increased caution in the downtown areas of popular spring break locations.” The list includes destinations such as Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen. This just into the newsroom. Mexico is a large country. These widely popular places are located on the Gulf of Mexico coast.
Reality check: Rocky Point is on the Gulf of California. Call it about 2,500 miles away. Think of the advisory like a warning to steer clear of an Arizona spring training baseball game because there is crime in Center CIty Philadelphia.
The level of warnings themselves issued range from a Level 1 (Normal precautions) to Level 4 (Do not travel). This is classic U.S. Government cover your ass kind of stuff. “We told you so.”
Take Mexico Travel Advisory Like a Margarita – with Salt
Here are just a few reasons to take the Mexico Travel Advisory like a margarita. This is because you may want to take it with salt. And not just a grain of salt.
The advisory makes no mention that getting drunk in the dark of night in any metropolitan area in the world means increased risk.
– There is no advisory for crime in American cities such as Chicago or Detroit.
And obviously, there is no coincidence that the U.S. economy benefits if you travel within the country for Spring Break 2024.
Common Sense Travel
The Mexico Travel Advisory should not be much of a problem. However, it is. Mainly, this is because common sense today is not all that common. The warnings included in the advisory are valid. But they are not necessary with common sense. For instance, keep friends and family informed where you are. There is greater safety traveling in a group than by being alone especially at night. Always keep an eye on your drink. Beware of counterfeit drugs, etc.
U.S. Government officials saved the best for the end of its 2024 Mexico Travel Advisory. It acknowledged “the vast majority” of Americans are safe when headed south of the border for spring break.
So, enjoy Spring Break 2024 in Rocky Point Mexico. Hopefully, you will choose the Sonoran Sun Resort. But wherever you travel, be sure to pack some common sense. Consider yourself warned.