The municipal civil protection authorities in Cancun have taken the decision to nearly double the number of lifeguards who will be on duty at the destination’s beaches. Spring brings a big bump to the area’s popularity, with many young people taking advantage of the spring break package deals that make the area one of the …
The running battle between taxi drivers and Uber drivers in Cancun has thankfully calmed down significantly over the past month. Although the issue hasn’t gone away completely, and conflict continues in isolated cases. With that said, the local authorities in Cancun have taken steps to restore order to the industry by declaring any taxi driver …
The number one concern for most tourists while on vacation is, of course, safety, and while Cancun has a great reputation in contrast to other areas of Mexico, the issue of safety is still an important one. The public areas of Cancun, including the hotel zone, are patrolled extensively by the police, national guard, and …
Cancun and its parent state Quintana Roo have seen a recent surge in dengue fever. It is now the state with the highest concentration of cases of this mosquito-borne illness. Additionally, the neighboring state of Yucatán, home to Chichen Itza and the beautiful city of Mérida, is close behind in cases and places the two …
The most up-to-date report from the Mexican secretary of the navy states that the Riviera Maya could see up to 3 feet of sargassum buildup this week alone. This is more unwelcome news for travelers on this topic, with the situation showing no signs of letting up in the near future. It is estimated that …
A male Canadian tourist has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a female Canadian was found dead at a resort in Playa Del Carmen. The suspect was found with what appeared to be blood stains on his person, as well as signs of swelling on his hands, which authorities believe indicate a violent altercation. …
Cancun isn’t short on world-class resorts, but even in a place that sees luxury as a basic necessity, there is one resort that stands above many of the rest. The Kempinski Hotel Cancun is the standard setter for 5-star resorts across all of the Americas. Every aspect of this destination has been carefully thought out …
A group of young American travelers are reported to have been trapped at the Cancun-Merida toll booth for over 4 hours last week. This situation was due to the toll booth only accepting Mexican pesos, with neither card payments nor U.S. dollars being accepted. Furthermore, this unfortunate incident has sparked debate amongst residents of Quintana …
It’s good to take a little bit of Cancun back home to remember a vacation well spent. But with so many shopping options, it can be difficult to know where is best to find souvenirs, and buying within the resorts or chain stores can mean higher prices and a pretty unimpressive selection. Thankfully, Cancun is …
A surprise joint police and military initiative began in recent days that includes members of the security forces performing surprise inspections in the bars and nightclubs of Playa Del Carmen. While the presence of police and military personnel in the streets of the city is nothing new, it is less common to extend their patrol …