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 …
Michelle Van Slyke
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 …
Once fully operational, the Maya Train will make it easier than ever for travelers visiting the Mexican Caribbean to explore the entire region, including the more inland areas of the Yucatan Peninsula. Not all sections of the train are open yet, but of the ones that are, four stops are more popular than any other …
Now that the first sections of the Maya Train are up and running, excited travelers are wondering how to board this new form of transportation that travels to numerous adventure-filled locations throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. There are a couple of different ways, depending on where you are, when you want to get to the train …
The Mexican Caribbean is one of the hottest tourism regions in the world right now and has numerous popular destinations lining the aqua-blue and white sand coast. Three of these Mexican Caribbean hotspots – Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum – are even among the top destinations for 2024 according to Tripadvisor. A look at …
There are a lot of things that make Cancun one of the most popular vacation destinations in Mexico. Spectacular white sand beaches, aqua blue water so clear that you can see the ocean floor, fascinating Mayan ruins, and adventure around every corner are just a few of Cancun’s claims to fame. Cancun is also full …