Hi Mexico-loving friends! March has not been a great month for news coming out of Mexico.

Hi Mexico-loving friends! March has not been a great month for news coming out of Mexico. At the start of the month, there was a terrible attack on four Americans who drove across the border from Texas into Tamaulipas. Two of them were killed and two were injured (they are now safely back in the US). You can read the whole story here. There was also a fire in a migration center in the border city of Juarez last week which left 40 people dead. Read more about what happened here. With growing concern over more stories like this coming out of Mexico, the US government has put out a warning about visiting Mexico at the moment. Some state governments even came out and warned against people visiting for Spring Break. You can always see which states specifically are on the federal government's "do not travel" list here. While stories like the above are absolutely terrible, I caution you from seeing them as a solely Mexico problem or to stop you from visiting this amazing country. There are many places that are best avoided (Tamaulipas for example).  However, so much of Mexico is as safe as many other places in the world and it is a wonderful country the explore.

March Mexico Content

The latest update for my Mexico City travel guide was completed in February and I am so happy to share it with you all. You can purchase a digital copy here. If you purchase the digital book, you will receive free updates of the book for life. If you would prefer a paperback copy, you can purchase the latest copy on Amazon here. If you have recently purchased the book and enjoyed its contents, it would mean the world to me if you left a review for the book on Amazon. You can do so here. There is some exciting new content about Mexico over on Eternal Expat! It feels good to be catching up with lots of great new content about Mexico after my trip there earlier this year (and I'm already plotting a return trip for later in 2023!). What to Wear in Cabo: A Packing List 7 Yoga Retreats in Sayulita Best Restaurants in Puerto Morelos 8 Things to do in Puerto Morelos Coco Bongo in Playa del Carmen Review 8 Amazing Yoga Retreats in Tulum

Expats & Locals Around Mexico

As always with Mexico, I highly recommend seeking out people who are currently living in the places that you want to visit. Speak to the locals living in those places and find out how you can better integrate. Ask questions, be curious and kind. For updates about Mexico City, as always I recommend following Ubish Yaren on Instagram. You can also follow Anais of The Curious Mexican for updates on the restaurant and food scene in Mexico City and what is back open. For updates about what's going on in Oaxaca, Susan of Brooklyn Tropicali has been sharing her updates of what's going on around the city and state of Oaxaca. Trisha of PS I'm On My Way currently lives in Cabo San Lucas and can share some insights into what is happening there with you. Check out her website here. She also has a great Mexico-specific website called Mexico Insider which you can read here. For regular updates about life in Merida and around the Yucatan, check out Mexico Cassie who has also recently written a fantastic guide about Traveling Yucatan with Kids. Shelley of Travel Mexico Solo also shares her experiences in Merida and around the Yucatan. She also has a fantastic blog all about Merida here and all about Oaxaca here.  The Yucatan Times is the local English newspaper in Merida that shares local updates and news reports. To keep up with what's going on in and around Guadalajara, follow Alex of the Backpacking Brunette. Vallarta Daily is the local English news there where you can learn about any changes in the situation in Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding Nayarit beach towns as well. Unfortunately, this has been purchased by Mexico New Daily and all articles now sit behind a paywall, but if you are living in Vallarta, then it may be a subscription you want to consider. Riviera Maya News is the local English newspaper there where you can keep up with changes. I believe this is the region that is changing the most in regards to safety at the minute and if you plan to independently travel here (renting a car and exploring without tours or away from resorts), then I highly recommend speaking to someone who is there right now. As always, a great place to keep up to date with news about what's happening all over Mexico in English is Mexico News Daily. It seems that if you register as a user (for free), you are able to see more articles at the moment.

Visiting Mexico Soon?

If you are planning a trip to Mexico soon, I hope you'll have a browse of the different Mexico guides on my blog or have a search through my YouTube videos to help you plan your trip! I also have FOUR extensive guidebooks available for Baja California Sur, Mexico City (updated February 2023!!), Merida, and Guanajuato! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to email me by simply hitting reply on this email. Speak soon and safe travels, Laura