MEXICO Is it safe to travel to Mexico? (As of April 2021)
Dulce Vida Travel Mexico, in the time of COVID 19 begs the question: “Is it safe to travel to Mexico in these challenging times?” As of April 2021, Mexico locations that cater to tourism, such as colonial towns are becoming relatively safe to travel, if you take precautions, even where they aren’t imposed, to include purchasing travel insurance, were a mask, where mandated, and prepare to have your temperature taken often.
TRAVELING TO MEXICO – CORONAVIRUS ALERT
To enter Mexico, no COVID test is required nor any other speci c requirements are in place, if arriving by air. You are required to wear a mask and respect the distance when needed. Other than that, usual immigration protocols apply according to country of origin. A return ight to the United States does require a negative COVID test to re-enter.
As of April 2021, COVID restrictions are becoming less strict, with the exception of public parks, but hotels, and restaurants are starting to reopen, but each state restrictions vary by color. Many require taking temperature reading, logging in your name and phone number for contact tracing.
Color System
The Mexican goverment has classi ed the lockdown measures, related to the COVID situation and amount of affected population into different group and colors. It reads as follows:
Դ – absolutely do not go out, unless for extreme necessity. Restaurants are closed and any social gatherings are prohibited.
ߠ – you might go out, but it’s better if you stay at home. Restaurants hotels and public spaces opened with reduced capacity. ߡ – ALMOST business as usual, but pay attention.
ߢ – back to normal…but still…
Therefore before traveling to one speci c state I would suggest you should consult this website to read all the updated information and this one to consult the interactive map.
It is safe to begin planning a vacation for late summer, fall and winter months but, check with the hotels and the operators for updated information. I just returned from a a week stay in San Miguel de Allende, and the safety protocols were very strict. Below is an example of the entrance to Jardin. Each guest had to pass through this tunnel, and be misted by grapefruit oil as a cleansing.
Mexico has been on top of the must-visit places for many travelers, attracting thousands of visitors every year for its rich heritage, comida buena, interesting history, the kindness of the people, and the natural beauty. Safety and health are always a major concern when we travel, especially if our target destination is a developing country with travel warning alerts from both US media and government.
And the answer is: Yes, it can be dangerous in speci c area and random accident happens, like everywhere in the world.
Now, the US government has released a Mexico travel advisory where you can see a Mexican destination classi cation according to the level of life danger concerning the latest registered crime issues here. Below is a summary:
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
It is best to travel when a town is at Level 2, a green light but following some common sense rules.
The countries that belong to this cluster are the following states:
Mexico City Puebla Oaxaca Chiapas Campeche Tabasco Tlaxcala Yucatan Also take into account these rules:
use the mask when it’s required, for example when you are in a crowded place and inside shops try to avoid crowded places travel by car, when possible. You can get great deals with car rentals right now avoid public transportation in cities, use uber or taxi. avoid hostels, and rent a private hotel room or apartment where you can avoid contact with strangers as much as you can. purchase travel insurance that covers covid. Mexico’s medical assistance can be really expensive.
So, to reply to the initial question, it is safe to travel to Mexico in 2021 but make sure rst to use some precautions about the covid situation as although more and more people are getting vaccinated the virus won’t disappear before the next couple of year so we need to learn and deal with it. Also remember that the virus is not the only danger. TRAVEL HEALTH TIPS FOR MEXICO HEALTH CARE IN MEXICO
Healthcare in private hospitals is very expensive in Mexico, especially for tourists. The majority of the high-end hotels have their own nursery and or trusted doctors on call or you can get directly to the hospital in case of an emergency.
PHARMACIES IN MEXICO
Bear in mind that the pharmacists are not doctors here, they are just regular attendant so they won’t be able to suggest you the correct treatment. However, in some pharmacies, they also have a doctor o ce, where for 60 pesos (3 dollars) you can have a visit. Sometimes they are good and prepared. Some of them are work from 9 am to 6 pm some others are open 24hrs.
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