Travel warning issued to popular tourist spot ahead of spring break

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Travel warning issued to popular tourist spot ahead of spring break

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The United States has issued a warning about a popular tourist destination in Mexico ahead of spring break.

On Jan. 27,

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cautioned against travel to the Reynosa, Rio Bravo, Valle Hermoso and San Fernando towns in the Tamaulipas region bordering Texas and the Gulf of Mexico.

The United States is warning travelers about visiting a popular tourist spot in Mexico. Bloomberg via Getty Images

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On Jan. 27, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City warned against travel to towns in the Tamaulipas region bordering Texas and the Gulf of Mexico. REUTERS

The threat level in the region has been upgraded to “Level 4 — Do Not Travel Due to Crime and Kidnapping,” the highest of the U.S. State Department’s four-tier safety ranking system.

However,

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as a whole has remained at “Level 2 —Exercise Increased Caution” for several years, along with other popular American tourist destinations including France and Germany.

The recent alert was issued due to “increasingly frequent gun battles” in the areas in the late night and early morning hours, as well as the rising implementation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by criminal organizations.

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The threat level in the region has been upgraded to “Level 4 — Do Not Travel Due to Crime and Kidnapping,” the highest of the U.S. State Department’s four-tier safety ranking system. Bloomberg via Getty Images

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U.S. government employees specifically have been instructed to only travel in and around Reynosa and Rio Bravo during daylight and to avoid dirt roads throughout Tamaulipas.

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However, the travel advisory level for Mexico as a whole has remained at “Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution” for several years. AFP via Getty Images

People should be aware of their surroundings, monitor local media for updates and notify friends and family of their safety.

Despite security concerns in several areas, international tourism to Mexico increased last year, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI),

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The recent warning was issued due to the “increasingly frequent gun battles” in these areas in the late night and early morning hours and the rising implementation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by criminal organizations. Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Tamaulipas region is known for its natural attractions and eco-activities including beautiful beaches and prime birdwatching.

The security warning comes as

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amid tariff threats.

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