Expert Issues Warning on Mexico Travel Amid U.S. Travel Advisory

Mexico receives more American travelers than any other country in the world, but amid an active travel advisory from the United States Department of State, one expert has delivered a warning about traveling south of the border.

The United States currently has an active travel advisory for Mexico, warning tourists of the dangers in the country generally as well as some specific guidance to individual states in Mexico.

"Violent crime – such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery – is widespread and common in Mexico. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Mexico, as travel by U.S. government employees to certain areas is prohibited or restricted. In many states, local emergency services are limited outside the state capital or major cities," the travel advisory reads.

"U.S. citizens are advised to adhere to restrictions on U.S. government employee travel. State-specific restrictions are included in the individual state advisories below. U.S. government employees may not travel between cities after dark, may not hail taxis on the street, and must rely on dispatched vehicles, including app-based services like Uber, and regulated taxi stands. U.S. government employees should avoid traveling alone, especially in remote areas. U.S. government employees may not drive from the U.S.-Mexico border to or from the interior of Mexico, except daytime travel within Baja California and between Nogales and Hermosillo on Mexican Federal Highway 15D, between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey on Highway 85D and between Ciudad Juarez and interior cities as noted in the Chihuahua section."

Amid this warning, travel expert Sandra Awodele recently spoke to Fox News Digital to issue a warning to anyone thinking of traveling to Mexico over the summer.

"People love Mexico because it's a good time, it's affordable, and it's driveable," she told Fox News Digital. "But they should be cautious of theft, scams and cartel violence."

Awodele had a few tips to help keep people safe during their travels, urging travelers to stick to major roads and highways and to always bring multiple credit or debit cards that are stored in different places in case one gets lost, stolen. or locked by your bank.

"Don't travel with one card. If you're going somewhere, you need a credit card and at least two debit cards. The credit card gets locked, or the debit card gets stolen," she said. "You need a third card to make sure that you're good."

She also warned travelers to stay aware of their surroundings and to avoid looking lost as this could make you a target for potential criminals.

If something does go wrong during your travels like a robbery or a scam, Awodele urges travelers to contact the U.S. embassy immediately, cancel compromised cards, and get to a safe, populated area.