To overcome the logistical and economic challenges of the pandemic, the Mexican government has updated its “Traffic Light” strategy which gives us all a clear understanding of which States and cities are best to visit for tourism.

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Mexico Reopening – Latest Updates

June 30 – Both Mexico and U.S. border leaders pushing for reopening soon

Mexican and U.S. political leaders from both sides of the border are pushing to reopen as soon as possible due to economic devastation.

Mexico’s president Andrés Manuel López Obrador said on a recent visit to Baja California that the current vaccination push should help ease restrictions for crossing the border.

For her part, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, National City Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina, and County Supervisor Nora Vargas called upon the federal government to lift travel restrictions so citizens from both countries can resume travel and help recover the economy.

As of today, no official answer has been announced by U.S authorities.

(Source: Fronteras)

June 21 – Mexico to speed up vaccination along the U.S. border so they can reopen for tourism soon

The Mexican government announced it was speeding up vaccinations along the land border with the U.S. so they can reopen for tourism as soon as possible.

The plan is to gradually lift most COVID-19 related restrictions as long as they can reach the same U.S. vaccination levels.

“Mexico is going to make an extraordinary vaccination effort in order for our cities to have similar standards to those of the United States in terms of vaccination,” said Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard at a press conference last week.

As of today, the U.S. announced it will maintain its border closed at least until July 21.

(Source: Reuters)

June 5 – Mexico City to lift more COVID-19 restrictions in June as the pandemic figures improve

The pandemic figures in Mexico City have been decreasing over the last 4 weeks and deaths have fallen dramatically nationwide.

According to the city Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, convention centers, schools, and concert halls will reopen this month as the pandemic figures improve.

“More economic activities will open and jobs will recover,” said Sheinbaum at a press conference on Friday.

Additionally, the U.S. has agreed to send Mexico one million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine against COVID-19 that will be distributed among those under 40, said Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Thursday.

Local media has started to speculate this may help with the U.S. border reopening.

Source: Bloomberg

May 20 – The U.S. denies they will reopen the land border with Mexico in June 21

After a series of optimistic tweets posted on the official Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs’ twitter account, in which they celebrated the reopening of the land borders on June 21 at 00:00, a spokesman for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated that such reopening has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

He also mentioned that they are “working closely with Canada & Mexico to safely ease restrictions as conditions improve.”

Marina Gonzales, President & CEO at San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce questioned the disparity over who is allowed into the U.S. “Why are Mexicans a health issue, the ones that cross by land, (but) not by plane?”

According to a Texas government spokesman, he asked the Department of Homeland Security and “they have no answer. It is very perplexing.”

January 8 – Mexico remains open for tourism without testing or quarantine

Despite multiple CDC travel warnings and worsening COVID situation, Mexico remains open for tourism without almost no entry restrictions.

Cancun has become one of the most popular destinations to visit with over 6.4 million travelers during the pandemic.

Is Mexico open to American tourists?

Mexico is open to American visitors with no negative COVID-19 test or quarantine restrictions. However, visitors should keep in mind that they can only access the country via air travel. Land borders will remain closed until further notice.

Which countries are allowed to travel to Mexico?

All countries (including US citizens) are allowed to travel to Mexico. No COVID test, quarantine, or insurance is required but visitors should definitely consider insurance that covers COVID.

Latest update of Mexico’s traffic light map

Mexico epidemiology traffic light system — Source

Green

In green zones, there is a “new normal” approach with most businesses open and a sense of normalcy on the streets.

Students are back to school.
Reopening of non-essential recreational and public spaces.
The State has reached the “new normal” way of living.

Yellow

Yellow zones are those “testing the waters” after more severe lockdowns. Measures are lifted and if no outbreaks follow they transition to green zones.

Non-essential activities restart.
Reopening of closed public spaces.
All work activities are allowed.

Orange

Orange zones are still epidemiologically dangerous. Self-care and awareness are highly advisable and government measures are still enforced.

Hotels, restaurants, barbershops, open-air parks, and gyms are open at a 50% percent capacity.
Markets and supermarkets are open at 75% capacity.
Shopping malls, churches, cinemas, theaters, museums, and cultural events are allowed at 25% percent capacity.

Red

Red zones are in complete lockdown. There are restrictions to movement within the zone and with other color zones.

Only essential activities are allowed.
Public spaces remain closed.
People considered “at-risk” will experience mobility restrictions.
Schools and sports facilities remain closed.

Which states of Mexico are already open to tourism?

Mexico is not opening its country in one major swoop. Instead, it’s opening them piece by piece.

For example, certain states in Mexico are open to tourism and actually have never been closed. One such example is the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, which is home to popular tourist places like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, etc. That state has been open to tourists since June.

Is the land border between Mexico and the USA open?

Land border between Mexico and the USA reopening

The US-Mexico land border closure was again extended until July 21, 2021.

Essential travel between the two countries is still allowed.

At the moment, there are no air restrictions between the United States and Mexico. This means that citizens are able to fly back and forth between the two countries.

Additional screening measures remain in place at the borders of both countries, and travelers should prepare themselves to spend additional time at any airport or border crossing.

What is the current COVID-19 situation in Mexico?

As of June 30, Mexico has reported 2,513,164 positive cases, and 232,803 people have lost their lives to the virus.

What is even more concerning about the course of the disease in Mexico is that it seems to have peaked later -and harder- than in many other countries.

What’s open in Mexico?

Mexico, like the United States, has a federal system of government. It is made up of 31 states and the Capital of Mexico City. These different states have varying degrees of power and autonomy.

However, their epidemiology Traffic Light System gives visitors a clear understanding of what states are open for tourism and what can be done for fun in each of them.

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