Canada just updated its Mexico travel advisory, and you might want to give it a read before you head on your upcoming beach vacation.

On Friday, Sept. 12, the Government of Canada added regional advisories in Mexico, warning Canadians to “avoid non-essential travel” in certain areas due to “high levels of violence and organized crime.”

This is on top of the government’s advice to “exercise a high degree of caution” in the country due to “criminal activity and kidnapping.”

Regional advisories have been issued for the following states:

Chiapas, excluding:

The city and ruins of Palenque (and highway 186 leading there)

The city of Tuxtla Gutiérrez (and its airport and the main road leading there)

The city of San Cristobal de las Casas (and toll highway 190D between this city and Tuxtla

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