Editor’s note – Coronavirus cases remain high worldwide. Health officials warn that travel increases your chances of catching and spreading the virus. Staying home is the best way to contain the transmission. Below is information on what to know if you’re still planning another trip, last updated on July 14th.
(CNN) – If you plan travel To Mexico, Here’s What To Know And Expect If To Visit During The Covid-19 Pandemic.
The basics
Mexico is open to travelers. There is no need to present a negative PCR test or quarantine upon arrival, although most resorts ask guests to complete health questionnaires.
The land border between Mexico and the United States will be closed to non-essential travel until at least July 21st. However, air travel is permitted.
Since July 14th, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Maintain Mexico’s advisory rating at level 3 – “high” risk. Level 4 is “very high” risk. The CDC advises travelers to get a full vaccination before traveling to Mexico.
What’s on offer
Here you will find incredible food, sensational beaches, quaint towns and historical remains. While the beach resorts around Cancun draw the bulk of visitors, those who want more than a flop opt for the cultural weight of Mexico City, the coast of Baja California, and traditional cities like Oaxaca.
Who can go
Mexico has some of the loosest border restrictions in the world, allowing anyone to travel by air for business or pleasure.
What are the limitations?
Travelers to the country must complete a health declaration form and scan the QR code generated upon arrival. A pre-departure test or quarantine is not required. Those who fear they may have symptoms should ask about this International health Health organization.
The land border with the United States remains closed to all but essential travel. Individuals attempting to enter via the southern border with Guatemala and Belize may also be refused entry for non-essential travel.
How is the Covid situation?
Mexico has about 2.6 million cases of Covid-19 and about 235,270 deaths as of July 14 (although some believe the actual numbers are higher). President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has come under fire for taking a laissez-faire approach to the virus. The restrictions were not far-reaching and life was normal for many, which, according to critics, has resulted in high death and infection rates.By July 14, Mexico had nearly 51.3 million administered Vaccination doses, or about 40 doses per 100 people. The falls have been springing up again lately.
What can visitors expect?
Mexico has one four-stage traffic light system Restrictions, where red means maximum restrictions, orange limits public space and workplace capacity to 30%, yellow allows all work and public gatherings to be resumed, and green means no restrictions. See a color-coded map here.
On July 14th, most of the states were categorized in yellow and green. No states were listed as red.
Quintana Roo, where the popular tourist destinations Cancun and Playa del Carmen are located, was listed as orange. Baja California Sur, home of Cabo San Lucas, was also listed as orange. Mexico City was listed as yellow. The state of Oaxaca was green.
Visitors are likely to find that situations vary by destination, with local restrictions and curfews varying. See the Local Resources section go to the U.S. Embassy website for specific information.
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Joe Minihane, Julia Buckley, Forrest Brown, and Marnie Hunter contributed to this report.
