Tourism in the Riviera Maya will change forever this December when the Maya Train begins operations. The train will make tourist destinations across the Yucatán Peninsula more accessible for visitors. Even before the train is inaugurated, the tourism industry is preparing for new arrivals. As soon as this July, 6 new hotels will open along …
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Tourists who flock to the Riviera Maya to experience Mayan culture and civilization have yet another reason to make the trip to Chichen Itza this June. On June 19, a recently discovered solar phenomenon will be visible at Chichen Itza. Archaeologists discovered the phenomenon this May while studying the Ossuary, an eleven-century-old astronomical observatory. They …
Tourists continue to flock to museums in the Riviera Maya this year, and soon, they will have even more to choose from. Three museums will soon open in the region, including one at Chichen Itza, the Puuc Archaeological Park, and the Dzibilchaltun Archaeological Zone. This comes as officials take note of statistics showing that tourists …
More and more travelers are opting for vacation packages that include transportation when planning their Cancun getaways. Transport-included packages take the hassle out of getting from the airport to beach resorts and help tourists avoid conflicts with or between taxis. Claudia Herrera, director of Sourcing Non-Air for Take-Off Mexico, says they have seen a 41% …
According to the director of the Federal Maritime and Federal Zone (ZOFEMAT), Adrian Medina, Playa del Carmen’s beaches are free of sargassum. He claims that the beaches are in their optimal state ahead of the Navy’s construction of the anti-sargassum net installation. While waiting for the nets to be completed, ZOFEMAT removed around 17 thousand …
With hurricane season approaching Cancun, local authorities and the tourism industry are preparing to keep tourists safe. According to Solidaridad Municipality’s Director of Tourism Promotion, Carlos Jimenez, hotels will use the Guest Locator platform to keep track of their visitors in case of a strong storm. The platform will help hotels know how many guests …
The Riviera Maya’s rich cultural history has long drawn tourists from around the globe. While Mexico’s Archaeological Parks, such as Chichen Itza and Tulum, are the most famous historical attractions, there are many more ways to discover the heritage of the Riviera Maya. According to Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), many tourists …
Quintana Roo’s governor tweeted new information about the Maya Train station coming to Cancun this year. Governor Mara Lezama released a picture to the public of the upcoming station. Así se verá la estación del @TrenMayaMX, en #Cancún. 🚊@ICAMexico pic.twitter.com/YHfPAJ4qpm — Mara Lezama (@MaraLezama) May 13, 2023 The Maya train is a massive infrastructure project …
Hurricane season is only two weeks away in the Mexican Caribbean. In preparation for strong summer storms, authorities in Cancun are taking preparatory action to ensure that tourists stay safe during hurricanes. The local government is making final preparations for 120 hurricane shelters dedicated to protecting tourists in the event of a strong storm. Should …
According to the head of ecology of Benito Juarez municipality, marine turtle season began at the end of April with the arrival of the loggerhead sea turtle. These turtles have begun to make nests to lay eggs on Cancun beaches. These beaches are protected as the eggs will hatch, and the newborn turtles will return …