Foul Sargassum Smell Reaches Playa Del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue As Beach Conditions Worsen

You are walking out of a lively bar in downtown Cancun or strolling along the vibrant avenues of the Hotel Zone. The night is warm, the music is pumping, and you decide to take your cold beer or tequila cocktail with you in a plastic cup to enjoy the walk back to your hotel. It …

Booking a summer getaway to the Mexican Caribbean is always a great idea—until you start stressing about hurricane season. Running from June 1 through November 30, the tropical weather can be unpredictable. Fortunately, you do not have to gamble with your vacation fund. Several top-tier resorts come with built-in “hurricane guarantees.” If a storm disrupts …

If you are getting ready to head down to Cancun and the Riviera Maya this summer, there is one natural element you need to factor into your vacation plans. As the warm waters heat up in 2026, the annual sargassum season is officially intensifying. While the local governments and mega-resorts are fighting back hard to …

If you are planning a trip to Tulum, you might want to double-check the rules before you jump into the water. Local officials just announced strict new safety measures at Casa Cenote (also known as Cenote Manatí). This comes right after a 75-year-old French tourist was attacked and bitten by the area’s most famous wild …

Cancun in June is a massive transition month. The peak winter crowds have packed up and gone home, the spring breakers are a distant memory, and the intense heat of the Mexican summer is officially taking over. Visiting the Mexican Caribbean during this time offers an incredibly unique experience, but it requires a totally different …

You finally land in Cancun. You grab your carry-on, step off the plane, and you are totally ready to hit the beach. But then you turn the corner and see it: a massive, slow-moving line for immigration. We have all been there, and it is the absolute worst way to start a vacation. But get …

When you finally step off your resort property to explore Cancun, you are playing by a different set of rules. The hotel zone is built for fun, but local police strictly enforce the law the second you are out on the public sidewalk. Breaking these rules comes with consequences that will cost you massive amounts …

Playa del Carmen is growing fast! The city is working hard to reach a huge goal: having 50,000 hotel rooms. But these aren’t just any rooms. They are focusing on luxury, which means fancy hotels for travelers who want the very best. The city wants to move away from being just another vacation spot. Instead, …

Finding a deal in the Cancun Hotel Zone usually means sacrificing location or staying three miles away from the beach. However, Krystal Cancun manages to pull off a rare feat: it sits on what is arguably the best stretch of sand in the entire city while remaining one of the most affordable options on the …

While some headlines are buzzing about a “decline” in tourism, savvy travelers are seeing something completely different: Opportunity. The Riviera Maya is currently going through a unique shift. With a segment of the “mass-market” crowd heading to newer destinations like the Dominican Republic, the Mexican Caribbean is breathing again. If you’ve ever wanted to experience …