News about the new Maya Train has been released in bits as the different sections have opened, and one thing that’s been sufficiently reported on is the Cancun Airport Maya Train station. Knowing where it is, though, is only half of the equation, and what you’re really probably wondering is what the best way to …
Michelle Van Slyke
There are several amazing vacation destinations in the Mexican Caribbean and throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, but one in particular is getting a lot of attention right now. Bacalar, an inland destination that’s about 4.5 hours from Cancun, is not located on the Caribbean coast but has a stunning lake that draws tourists from far and …
Vacations are meant to be a way to relax and have fun, and for most of us that’s how it turns out, but for those who are scammed out of their vacation and money, it’s anything but a good time. There have been several stories in recent history of travelers booking a Cancun vacation and …
While many travelers go to Cancun seeking the simplified vacation experience that an all-inclusive resort provides, many prefer Airbnbs too. For travelers that do prefer Airbnb, there’s no shortage of them in Cancun, with around 14,000 total units available in Cancun alone, and about 40,000 in the Mexican Caribbean as a whole. While Airbnbs do …
If you’ve ever visited the Mexican Caribbean in the spring or summer, there is a good chance you know what sargassum is. For those that don’t, it’s a brown seaweed that sometimes washes up on the shores of the region’s beautiful beaches in large masses. Sargassum season is just around the corner, but there’s good …
More U.S. airlines fly directly to Cancun than any other Mexican vacation destination, so it’s not surprising that new flights are being added all the time. One of the airlines with the most flights to the sunny getaway hotspot is American Airlines, which offers flights from multiple cities. Now this popular airline just added three …
Holbox is a beautiful tropical island that is less than 2.5 hours from Cancun, including the drive to Chiquila and the ferry ride to the island. It’s known for its stunning white sand beaches that line its Gulf of Mexico coast, and officials are doing what they can to keep those beaches beautiful. This is …
The launching of the Maya Train might not be going quite as planned, but the bugs will surely be worked out soon. Because of this, there’s no reason not to get excited about the huge impact it will have on travel for tourists in the Mexican Caribbean and the wider area of the Yucatan Peninsula. …
The Mexican Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula as a whole are filled with fascinating Mayan ruins that you can visit when visiting the region. There is one, though, that is more visited than any other in the country and that is Chichen Itza. Now, this archeological site near Cancun is officially the most popular in …
It’s easy to see why the Riviera Maya is so popular among travelers looking for the perfect beach vacation destination. Stunning beaches line the Mexican Caribbean coast and each town has its own personality and endless things to do. But there are other factors that contribute to the popularity of these destinations too, and it …