According to the U.S. State Department, 100,000 American teenagers and young adults travel to Mexico for Spring Break every year.
While the vast majority of them enjoy their Mexico vacations without a hitch, the State Department cautions that “several may die, hundreds will be arrested, and still more will make mistakes that could affect them for the rest of their lives,” Examiner.com reports.
Here are five legal tips for spring breakers in Mexico:
There are plenty of perfectly safe historic, cultural, and culinary travel adventures to be had in Mexico. It ultimately comes down to being smart and playing by the rules.
Related Resources:
- Mexico: Safety tips for young adults going south for spring break (Los Angeles Times)
- Spring Break Abroad? Get a Power of Attorney (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
- What to Do If You’re Arrested in a Foreign Country (FindLaw’s Blotter)
- Spring Break Stabbing Leads to Coca-Cola Suit (FindLaw’s Injured)
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