Travel Warning, Excursions

[GrandmaHofmann]

"The ferry crossing is very rough, and not a pleasant ride."

 

 

You mean the day you were there. The seas are constantly changing, just like your cruise ship. The crossing can also be like a lake with no wind or waves.

 

I have made that crossing four times in four different years and seasons. It has always been rough as a cob.

[projectx]

My wife and I spent 5 nights in the Tulum area about 6 months ago, right when the so called travel warning took effect. We visited a monkey sanctuary, the ruins, a cenote, hailed cabs on the fly... tourists were everywhere. Never once felt the least bit unsafe and the locals could not have been any more friendly.

 

Would you avoid a trip to Chicago? Most wouldn't, yet it has a murder rate triple that of Quintana Roo last year.

[KPookey]

We’ve been to Passion Island, which is a gorgeous beach and Chankanaab, which has a beautiful garden, a pool, food, snorkeling and some type of dolphin swim. We did Chankanaab pretty easily in our own.

[Chuck2810]

Just got this:

 

 

Security Alert - U. S. Embassy Mexico City, Mexico (March 1, 2018)

 

Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico

 

 

Event: On March 1, undetonated explosive devices were found by Mexican law enforcement on a tourist ferry that operates between Cozumel-Playa del Carmen, Mexico. On February 21, an explosive device detonated on a tourist ferry in Playa del Carmen resulting in injuries, including to U.S. citizens. U.S. Government employees are prohibited from using all tourist ferries on this route until further notice. Mexican and U.S. law enforcement continue to investigate.

 

Actions to Take:

 

·Be aware of your surroundings and exercise caution.

 

·Purchase travel insurance that specifically covers you in Mexico and includes medical evacuation insurance.

 

·Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate if you need assistance.

 

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Mexico City, Mexico

(011-52-55) 5080-2000

ACSMexicoCity@state.gov

https://mx.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/

 

State Department - Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444