Canada issues another urgent travel advisory update for Mexico

The Government of Canada updated its Mexico travel advisory again on Monday, less than a week after its previous update. It urged Canadians to avoid non-essential travel along the west-central coast, from Punta San Telmo to Bahia Tempehuaya, including the Islas Marias islands, because of Hurricane Simon. The advisory says Simon is expected to cross the area as a major hurricane before making landfall near Mazatlán on Oct. 15, 2026.

The storm could bring heavy rain and violent winds, raising the risk of flooding and landslides. Those conditions could severely affect access to essential services, including transportation and airport operations, power distribution, water and food, telecommunications, emergency services and medical care. Canadians already in affected areas are asked to exercise caution, monitor local weather reports and news, and follow instructions from local authorities, including evacuation orders.

A U.S. National Hurricane Center bulletin says a hurricane watch is in effect for areas north of Escuinapa to Bahía Tempehuaya and Las Islas Marias. A tropical storm watch is in effect from Cabo Corrientes to Escuinapa. The advisory follows reports that Hurricane Simon affected parts of Mexico on Monday.

Mexico’s Pacific hurricane season runs from mid-May to the end of November. The season in the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico runs from early June to the end of November. Tourists travelling to the area during hurricane season should be ready to change plans at short notice, check regional forecasts and keep emergency contact information for their airline or tour operator on hand.