While Cancun was the first popular tourist destination in the Mexican Caribbean, and still remains the most popular, Tulum has come a long way too. Millions of tourists visit Tulum every year now. Although it is smaller and has fewer all-inclusives than Cancun, for those who want to stay for a few days, there are …
Michelle Van Slyke
Anybody who has ever been to Cancun or other vacation destinations along the Mexican Caribbean coast has probably experienced the beaches with at least a little sargassum. It’s a type of algae or seaweed that washes up on the shores every spring and summer. So far this year, there hasn’t been too much of it, …
Several steps have been taken by officials in Cancun to ease the tension between taxi and Uber drivers. Unfortunately, the conflict recently came to a boiling point when an Uber driver was allegedly shot by a taxi driver. Protests erupted in Cancun following the shooting of the Uber driver, who was attacked while picking up …
If you’re a traveler from the U.S. who loves Tulum and you’re excited about being able to fly directly to the destination, you’ll be happy to know that the time is finally here. The first flights to Tulum from the U.S. are scheduled for March 28th, with several more to follow shortly after. As these …
Cozumel has no shortage of hotels and resorts, but it has almost as many Airbnbs, which are popular among travelers visiting the destination. Airbnbs offer several benefits to travelers, particularly those who visit a destination for an extended period. While there are plenty of great vacation rentals in Cozumel, though, over 1,000 Airbnbs on the …
It doesn’t take long to get from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen, and then to the island of Cozumel by ferry. The total trip time is less than an hour and a half, roughly 45 minutes from Cancun to Playa del Carmen, and then a 20-40 minute ferry ride, depending on which one you …
Planning your next getaway to Tulum? It’s about to get easier than ever as nonstop flights are set to launch to Tulum International Airport from the U.S. soon! Over the last several years, Mexico’s president has launched two major infrastructure projects that will revolutionize travel for tourists visiting the Mexican Caribbean. The Maya Train, which …
Cancun, a beach vacation paradise, is filled with sprawling all-inclusive resorts and luxury hotels, and the destination’s popularity keeps them pretty full. The destination’s growth doesn’t seem like it’s going to slow down anytime soon, either, so well-known hotel brands are betting on Cancun and opening new resorts regularly. The most recent are two new …
Slowly but surely, each section of the Maya Train is opening, and the most popular station so far is undoubtedly the one at Cancun Airport. Travelers arriving in Cancun can go directly from the airport to the Maya Train, but there has been a delay in the arrival of the electric vehicles to be used …
Travelers have been excited about the Maya Train since the project was first announced, and that excitement builds with the opening of each new section. Unfortunately, the project has been plagued with delays and technical difficulties since its inception. Just days ago, Maya Train passengers were stranded for hours after the most recent train failure, …