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Covid Vaccine, Testing Requirements for Travel into US

The Biden administration on Monday released updated guidelines for traveling into the United States, including stricter requirements on U.S. citizens who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 as well as some exceptions for foreign travelers. The new regulations will go into effect on November 8.

Thousands of Artifacts Discovered Along Maya Train Route

Researchers have so far discovered nearly 2,500 pre-Hispanic structures, 80 burial sites and thousands of vessels and fragments along the route of the 'Maya Train,' Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced on October 21. Discoveries ranged from mounds to bases with complex architecture, INAH archaeologists said.

Cemeteries Open for Day of the Dead – with Restrictions

After analyzing COVID-19 indicators and the progress of vaccination in our State, the Jalisco Health Board established that pantheons will be opened at 70% of capacity between October 25 and November 6. However, food, alcoholic beverages & live music are prohibited.

Mexico: New COVID Cases Have Been Declining For 11 Weeks

The third wave of the coronavirus pandemic continues to decline in Mexico. An average of 4,322 cases per day were reported in Mexico over the past week, according to the Reuters COVID-19 tracker, a figure just 23% of the peak recorded in August, the worst month of the pandemic in terms of new infections.

Mexico City Marigold Route Opens in Time for Day of Dead

Mexico City residents looking to buy marigolds to decorate Day of the Dead altars will find plenty on the capital’s south side. For a second consecutive year, 'cempasúchil' producers will sell their flowers along the Flores del Mictlán agrotourism route in Xochimilco.

Message for U.S. Citizens in Mexico: Immigration Enforcement

When traveling in Mexico, the law requires that foreign visitors carry a passport and entry permit. You may be asked to present these documents at any point. If you do not present these documents, immigration authorities may lawfully detain you for up to 60 days while they review your immigration status.

US to Ease Land Travel Restrictions with Mexico, Canada

The US plans to ease land travel restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors from Mexico & Canada in November, lifting pandemic restrictions for non-essential travel after 19 months. Vaccination requirement will also extend to essential travelers starting from January 2022.

Immigration Documents Required to Explore Mexico by Bus

In order to stop the migration crisis in the country, as of October 1st, those who are planning to travel across Mexico by bus will need to present official identification to purchase tickets. For foreigners, this includes immigration status documents that proves that they are in the country legally.

In Jalisco, You Could Go to Jail for Not Wearing a Mask

Jalisco State legislators could make the use of face masks mandatory, and impose sanctions upon establishments that do not enforce mask wearing. Citizens who decide not to wear a mask in public spaces could face up to 36 hours in jail or a fine of up to 1,400 pesos.

3D-Printed Housing Community Rises in Mexico

Using massive 3D printers, a construction startup is building a housing community in southeast Mexico, one that could help prove the technology’s viability to create sturdy housing for people living in poverty. The project is a partnership with Vancouver-based World Housing, San Francisco-based New Story and Échale of Mexico City.
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