SAFETY IN MEXICALI

Destinations for tourism in Baja California are completely safe. You can rest assured knowing that the state of Baja California is an extremely safe place to travel for foreigners and locals. Baja California is very relaxed and friendly and is isolated from the Drug cartel activities.

 

Don’t judge the border towns by U.S. standards. You will see a different standard of living, expect that, and enjoy the fact that you are in a foreign country just steps away from your own. Enjoy and appreciate their unique folklore and culture and try to be a part of it, remember the saying, “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”

 

For the sake of caution, exercise common sense and remember some basic safe travel guidelines; stay in the main tourist areas, be a considerate traveler and keep your wits about you, visit in the daytime and cross back into the United States before late evening, follow the local and federal laws and....Enjoy a taste of “Border town México” that is colorful and fun and have a great time.

 

There are no known foreign terrorist organizations operating in México, and there is no evidence that any terrorist group has targeted U.S. citizens in México. México does not provide a safe haven to terrorists or terrorist groups. Authorities cooperate well with relevant U.S. government agencies on persons of interest.

 

The Secretary of Interior (Secretaría de Gobernación, SEGOB) oversees federal police forces. They also oversee the Mexican Immigration Service (INAMI), whose officers have the right to detain suspected undocumented aliens. They have an office just across the border if you need a permit to travel further into México or you just want your passport stamped as a souvenir. There is no need for this if you are only going to a border town.

 

Border officials and Police in Baja California, México are very friendly to all visitors. But if for whatever reason you get in trouble, be aware that offering a bribe to a public official to avoid a ticket or other penalty is a crime, U.S. citizens are advised to cooperate with the police if stopped or questioned.

 

If involved in a traffic accident or victimized by crime, Americans may contact the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in México City for assistance in dealing with the police. (See Customs and Immigration Page)