Exercise increased caution in Mexico due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. • Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, sexual assault, and robbery. There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mexico. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more. • The U.S. government has limited ability to help in many parts of Mexico, a large country in which conditions can vary widely from state to state and even within a state. U.S. government employees may not travel to certain high-risk areas, which may be within states that include low-risk areas. • Due to security risks, U.S. citizens should follow the same restrictions as U.S. government employees while traveling. • Emergency services are limited or unavailable in remote or rural areas. • If you encounter a road checkpoint, you should comply. Fleeing or ignoring instructions can lead to you being hurt or killed. • Check the maps of restricted areas . U.S. government employee travel restrictions (U.S. citizens are strongly advised to follow): • May not travel between cities after dark. • Must rely on dispatched vehicles from regulated taxi stands or app-based services like Uber or Cabify and may not wave down taxis on the street. • Should avoid traveling alone, especially in remote areas. • May not drive between Mexican border cities and the interior of Mexico, with limited exceptions.