Drug violence prompts U.S. Travel Warning for Mexico
Created 7/22/2010

The U.S. State Department frequently issues warnings and advisories for regions and countries that are particularly dangerous. Escalating drug violence in rural Mexico regions has led to the most recent warning, urging those traveling to Mexico to "understand the risks" that the gang warfare entails. Those who plan on taking a Mexico vacation should be sure that they have a travel insurance plan to protect them in case of nightmare scenarios.

Some areas in Mexico have been subject to intense and violent infighting between drug cartels. The country is a wildly popular destination, taking in $5.56 billion in tourism revenue during the first five months of 2010.

In a statement, the Department wrote: "The Mexican government makes a considerable effort to protect U.S. citizens and other visitors to major tourist destinations. Resort areas and tourist destinations in Mexico do not see the levels of drug-related violence and crime reported in the border region and in areas along major drug trafficking routes. Nevertheless, crime and violence are serious problems."

The State Department also advised travelers to never travel alone and stay in well-populated tourist areas.

The violence shouldn't deter travelers from heading south of the border. But travelers may wish to purchase a "cancel for any reason" policy if they had their heart set on Mexico. This way, if events convince travelers to change their minds, they have the flexibility to cancel their trip and not take any risks.

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