Once a calm beach town to a more upscale party destination to pretty much everywhere in between, Tulum is undoubtedly one of the top cities to visit in the Riviera Maya. Some tourists just can’t get enough of it and Tulum has become one of the top wellness destinations in Mexico. Whatever your travel style, …
Jennifer Richardson
If you’ve recently traveled out of Cancun International Airport and tried to claim your VAT refund, it’s likely that you encountered some issues getting your refund. Due to some technical issues with the Cancun Airport’s digital pass initiative, international travelers have been having problems getting their VAT refunds at the airport. We’ve got all you …
Sargassum season has made its way to the beaches along the Riviera Maya early this year. While it’s not the best news for travelers, tourism still doesn’t seem to be slowing down in the region. If you’re on vacation in Playa del Carmen and notice that the beaches have a little too much of the …
Located in the south of Quintana Roo, Bacalar is a paradise destination that’s becoming a traveler’s favorite for so many reasons. With a walkable town center, relatively affordable boutique hotels and hostels, amazing tours, and great food and drink, no matter your budget, it’s hard not to like it here. Plus, there’s the incomparable scenery …
A tourist from the U.S. was arrested this week at the Cancun International Airport for attempting to cross the border with too much undeclared cash. According to the report from the Mexican National Guard, he was carrying approximately 1.1 million pesos (around $60,000 USD) at the time of his arrest and was not able to …
In this economy, lots of people are looking at more price-driven travel this year. This means a vacation where you can get the most bang for your buck and make the most of your time away from home. But what if your vacation could end up saving you money? And you’d get to visit an …
The Mexican Caribbean has no shortage of hotels to choose from, and the boom will continue in 2023. Some of travelers’ favorite all-inclusive experiences are in the Mexican Caribbean, where you get white sandy shores, turquoise waters, and world-class service and experiences so unique to the region. Whether it be a full-service spa or a …
palm tree on a sandy beach turquoise water in the background. clear day in Mexican Caribbean.
It was announced earlier this week that the municipality of Tulum will be getting a big investment from the Mexican federal government in order to build better infrastructure and improve access to some of the most protected areas in Tulum, which will include a number of the city’s beaches. Once pegged as “hidden gems,” Tulum’s …
Batches of sargassum on a number of beaches along the Mexican Caribbean coastline have already been reported this year, and the municipality of Playa del Carmen is doing its best to remove much of it as soon as it appears in the coming months. If you’ve traveled to Cancun or elsewhere in the region over …