Mexico Spring Break Travel Warnings Issued by U.S. State Department

The US State Department has issued a travel alert for Americans planning to spend spring break in Mexico, warning travelers to exercise increased caution, especially after dark, at Caribbean beach resorts like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, which have been plagued by drug gang violence in the past. The alert also warns of the dangers of synthetic drugs and adulterated prescription pills, as well as unregulated alcohol that may be contaminated. The State Department has also listed areas in Mexico where travelers should reconsider or avoid traveling due to crime and kidnapping.