US Consulate issues warning on Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum
In the wake of the recent killing of two Canadian visitors in an outdoor dining area at a five-star hotel in Playa del Carmen on Jan. 21 and the fatal shooting of a bar manager days later at Mamita’s Beach Club six miles away, the U.S. Consulate General in Merida has issued a security alert for U.S. citizens traveling in the region.
“In light of recent security incidents and criminal activity in popular tourist destinations including Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, and Tulum, U.S. citizens are reminded to exercise increased caution when traveling to the state of Quintana Roo,” reads the notice on the U.S. Embassy and Consulate for Mexico’s website. “Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state, including areas frequented by U.S. citizen visitors.”
The notice suggests U.S. visitors take the following actions:
Monitor the local news for updates, follow directions from local officials, and in case of emergency, call 911.
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