The tourism industry has been having a historic year in the Mexican Caribbean, not only in tourist hotspots like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen but also in less well-known areas up and down the region. Two destinations just south of Cancun that are seeing a recent uptick in tourist activity are Mahahual and Xcalak, with …
Christopher Jordan Marshall
This September, the highly safe state of Yucatan near Cancun reported a growth of 4.9% in air passengers to the region over the same period in 2022. Traditionally a more off-path destination when compared to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, the state of Yucatan is growing more popular with travelers seeking culture and history in …
After giving themselves a quick breather after the record-breaking summer they just experienced, hotels are already seeing occupancy levels rise in Cancun as the winter high season approaches. Last weekend alone saw more than 69,397 visitors arrive at the all-time favorite destination, an increase of 2.4% compared to the same period last year. Bernardo Cueto …
Tourists who have a keen interest in all things ancient history should be more excited than ever for the new Maya train arriving in the Mexican Caribbean. Why, we hear you ask? Well, one of the main aims of this new infrastructure is to open up the doors to more of the Yucatan Peninsula and …
Excitement for the new Maya Train is heating up, as President Andrés Manual Lopéz has announced its inaugural route from Chiapas to Cancun will take place on December 15th, 2023. This incredible piece of infrastructure seems to be all anyone has been talking about for the past couple of years, bringing with it just as …
Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock, you will already know that the Mexican Caribbean has experienced a record-breaking year in tourism. Of the thousands upon thousands of visitors arriving at the incredible location each month, around 40% to 50% of tourists now consider activities and attractions nearby that combine nature, culture, and history when …
The Mexican Caribbean is in no short supply of stunning beach coastlines and incredible cities and towns bursting with historical and cultural excellence. Tourists from all over the world are flocking to the region in the hope of experiencing just a glimpse of its beauty, and it is no wonder that all-inclusive resorts are experiencing …
Things seem to be heating up for one of the highly anticipated projects in the Mexican Caribbean, as the new Tulum International Airport (Felipe Carrillo International Airport) is set to begin operations before the end of 2023. Why is it highly anticipated, we hear you ask? Well, the new state-of-the-art airport is expected to bring …
Calling all budding archeologists, this is your sign to visit the incredible Chichén Itza which is currently experiencing an uptick in tour sales. The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has made its most recent findings open to the public for the first time in decades this year, which seems to be gathering the …
Whether you’re a budding archeologist or just looking for an alternative to the endless beach days on offer when traveling to Cancun, this newly opened archeological site might just be right up your street! After being closed to the public for decades, Chichén Viejo has just recently opened its doors to the public and is …