Locations:
- Jalisco State (including Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara)
- Nayarit State (including the Nuevo Nayarit/Nuevo Vallarta area near Puerta Vallarta)
Event: Due to road blockages and criminal activity related to security operations that took place on February 22, U.S. citizens in specific locations in Mexico are urged to shelter in place. U.S. government staff in Guadalajara (Jalisco), Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco/Nayarit), and Ciudad Guzman (Jalisco) are sheltering in place until all blockades are cleared, and we urge U.S. citizens to do the same.
U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service offices in Chiapas, Guerrero, Michoacan, and Oaxaca continue to work remotely.
While incidents were reported yesterday, February 22, the situation has returned to normal in the following areas: Baja California (including Tijuana, Tecate, and Ensenada), Quintana Roo State (including Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum), Colima, Guanajuato, Estado de Mexico, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Puebla, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, and Zacatecas. Please see the Mexico Travel Advisory for additional information on these locations.
All U.S. government staff at Consulate General Monterrey continue to be directed to remain in the Monterrey metropolitan area. U.S. government staff at Consulate General Tijuana are following a 6pm to 6am curfew.
FLIGHTS
All airports in Mexico are open, and most airports are operating normally. If you are traveling via any airport other than Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta, we have received no indication of any security-related flight disruptions. Check with your airline to confirm your flight status and schedule.
Some, but not all, scheduled flights are departing from Guadalajara, and flights have begun departing Puerto Vallarta as well. If your flight to the United States is cancelled, you may be able to book a connecting flight through another Mexican city.
Multiple airlines are operating from Guadalajara and from Puerto Vallarta as of the afternoon of February 23. Confirm that your flight is on track for departure from Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta before you depart for the airport.
ROADS
We have no reports of road closures directed by local authorities, though some roads in Jalisco State (including between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta) are not yet fully reopened.
Actions to Take:
- Seek shelter and minimize unnecessary movements.
- Avoid areas around law enforcement activity.
- Check @CAPUFE on X for status of road closures.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Follow the directions of local authorities and in case of emergency, call 911.
- Keep family and friends advised of your location and well-being via phone, text, and social media.
Assistance:
Contact Form
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
From Mexico: (55) 2579 2000
From the United States: 011 52 55 2579 2000 or +1-301-985-8843
Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
Links:
Mexico International Travel information
U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel
U.S. Passports
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
Department of State on Facebook and X
