If you are wondering if you can travel to Mexico right now, the answer is yes, you can. Mexico is a favorite tourist destination for travelers seeking a respite from the winter cold, but visitors travel here year-round whether to visit the stunning beaches, quaint towns, or the bustling Mexico City with all of its museums, culture, and history.
Is it Safe to Travel to Mexico?
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Once you have selected your Mexican destination based on which destinations have received the Safe Travels Stamp, you can select your hotel based on which hotels have received the Sharecare VERIFIED™ with Forbes Travel Guide badge. This badge has recently been developed by Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on hospitality excellence, and Sharecare, the leader in the digital health industry to give travelers additional peace of mind that every hotel with a Sharecare VERIFIED™ badge has verified its compliance on more than 360 health and hygiene standards.
Since the badge was launched last week more than 517 hotels around the world have received the badge and more hotels are receiving it daily.
Before you Travel to Mexico
- Do NOT travel if you were exposed to COVID-19, you are sick, or you have tested positive for COVID-19.
- Since November 2021 the land border between the United States and Mexico has been open to both essential and non-essential travel, with the caveat that non-essential travelers must show proof that they have been fully vaccinated. Starting in January 2022, both essential and non-essential travelers crossing the land border into the United States will be required to show proof that they have been fully vaccinated.
- Travelers to Mexico are not required to self-quarantine upon arrival or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test for entry to Mexico.
- Passengers who show symptoms of COVID-19 may be subject to additional health screenings.
Can you Fly to Mexico Right Now?
There are several flights departing daily from the United States and Canada to Mexico. The airports and airlines have introduced increased safety protocols. Face masks must be worn both in the airports and on airplanes. Most planes have surgical grade air filters, which clean the air inside the plane to prevent the virus from spreading.
Are Hotels Open in Mexico?
Yes, hotels and resorts in Mexico have been open since July 1st, 2020. The Mexican government introduced a biweekly traffic light monitoring system to indicate the level of the pandemic, percentage of infections, and restrictions in each state. The stoplight system has four colors: red, orange, yellow, and green. Red indicates that the destination can only offer essential activities and hotel occupancy is capped at 25% and green means that all activities are permitted while taking appropriate precautions.
For the period December 13 to 26, 2021, 27 out of 32 Mexican states are green, according to the stoplight system. Five states are yellow: Baja California (the northern part of the peninsula), Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Sonora, and zero states are orange or red.
The state of Quintana Roo has been divided into two regions in the stoplight system for most of the pandemic – Southern Quintana Roo and Northern Quintana Roo. Both regions are currently in green status according to the latest update as of December 13, 2021. Green status means that economic and social activities have resumed as normal, schools are open and operating under the “new normal” model, and face masks are recommended in closed public spaces and mandatory in public transport.
Are Businesses Open in Mexico?
During your Stay
- Upon arrival in Mexico, travelers face health screenings like temperature checks — Cancun’s airport has thermographic cameras that register travelers with fevers (you might not even notice they’re taking your temperature).
- Wear a mask, avoid crowds, stay at least 6 feet from people who are not traveling with you, wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer, and watch for symptoms.
- Check if the resort you are staying at offers on-site COVID-19 testing.
Before Traveling Home
We hope that this article has been helpful to answer your questions about whether you can travel to Mexico right now. Should you decide on traveling to Mexico, you have the opportunity to experience the unique, amazing, and beautiful Mexican culture while simultaneously indulging in a luxurious and relaxing getaway.
