U.S. Lifts Shelter in Place Advisory for Western Mexico

U.S. travelers in Western Mexico are free to move about after the U.S. Embassy in Mexico lifted its shelter in place advisory on Feb. 24.

“Public transportation and businesses continue to return to normal operations following a law enforcement operation that took place on February 22.  U.S. citizens are no longer urged to shelter in place,” the newest security alert says.

Flight schedules have also returned to normal in Guadalajara. Several airlines operated extra flights yesterday, Feb. 24, to help get stuck travelers out of Puerto Vallarta.

U.S. government in staff in select areas – including Puerto Vallarta – ae still subject to a curfew during nighttime hours.

The order to shelter in place was originally given on Feb. 22 after the killing of a major Mexican cartel leader by the Mexican government. The killing set off a wave of violence in Western Mexico, including the popular resort destination of Puerto Vallarta. Flights were canceled at both regional airports and the U.S. Embassy issued the shelter in place order.

At no time did the U.S. State Department raise its travel advisory, which remains at level 2, the same level as most other countries including France, Italy, the UK, Spain, and others.