WA, OR Residents Warned to Avoid Travel to These 6 Mexico States

Mexico is a beautiful land filled with charming and warm people, a bountifully rich culture, breathtaking scenery including lush palm trees with beaches and harsh deserts, and last, but certainly not least, amazing food, music, and art.

Pyro Jenka on Unsplash

First, we'll dive into some of the most popular Mexican adventures beloved by travelers from all over the world, and then we'll dive into six locations that Travel.org cautions us against going to, as Men's Journal reports. I'll also list the reasons for the increased caution advisories. Just like it is with practically any country you visit, there are certain places to generally avoid, for safety's sake.

A valid passport book is required to enter Mexico by air, and those attempting to enter at an airport with a U.S. passport card only may be denied admission. - Travel.State.Gov

Washington and Oregon travelers love going to Puerta Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Tulum, and Cancun.

6 States in Mexico the U.S. Has Put on the 'Do Not Travel' List

1. Colima: Crime and kidnapping

Bill Rodriguez on Unsplash

Get our free mobile app

2. Guerrero: Crime

Armands Brants on Unsplash

ALSO READ: Can You Fly to Mexico With An Enhanced ID from WA, OR, CA?

3. Michoacan: Crime

Barbara Zandoval on Unsplash

4. Sinaloa: Crime

Daniel Apodaca on Unsplash

Get our free mobile app

5. Tamaulipas: Crime and kidnapping

Juan Pablo Valdez on Unsplash

6. Zacatecas: Crime and kidnapping

Tree Andree on Unsplash

Check out the list of other countries on the Do Not Travel List from Travel.State.Gov.

Are These 7 Stunning Places the “Seven Wonders” of Washington State?

From lakes to mountains, come explore some of the most jaw-dropping destinations in Washington State. Think you know what the real "Seven Wonders" are? Here are my seven picks for the Seven Wonders of Washington State.

Gallery Credit: Rik Mikals