There are some major transportation issues in Cancun but three projects currently in the works will help solve those issues. Recently a request was made by the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communication and Transportation for funds to move forward with these projects. Each of the three projects will address a different problem within the transportations system in …
Michelle Van Slyke
The new Maya Train will provide easier access to other nearby areas, with 18 different stops to get travelers closer to many of southeastern Mexico’s best destinations. Starting in December 2023, anyone that plans to take a vacation in Cancun or somewhere else in the Riviera Maya area will have access to some other great sites …
There are many reasons that a tourist in Cancun might need a taxi while visiting, but a new study shows that Cancun tourists can expect to wait up to 40 minutes. The same study shows that locals wait even longer, often as much as an hour or more. This is purportedly due, in part, to discrimination …
Following the recent ruling in the U.S. regarding masks, some airlines will no longer require you to wear a mask for your trip to Cancun, at least for now. The decision to end the requirement of wearing masks in U.S. airports and on U.S. flights was made by a Florida judge, but an appeal is …
On Tuesday morning an armed group of men found circling the Cancun Hotel Zone were captured by the National Guard. The men were spotted driving around in a white van when they called attention to themselves by speeding and driving recklessly near Kukulcan Boulevard. The armed men attempted to escape by speeding up and driving …
According to federal government officials, the new Maya Train that is currently being built will cost more for tourists than for locals. Set to begin riding next year, the train will connect a number of destinations, allowing for quicker, easier travel between certain areas within the southeastern region of Mexico. Although it will not be …
Over the last week, the amount of sargassum on many Cancun beaches has subsided. This is a welcome event for tourists visiting during the holiday week and for locals that have some time off to spend at the beaches due to the holiday. Sargassum, a type of seaweed that emits an unpleasant smell during the …
With the levels of seaweed (sargassum) on the beaches of the Riviera Maya and Cancun continuing to rise, a task force has been formed to address the problem. The task force consists of scientists, researchers, government officials, academics, and businessmen. These individuals will not only focus on the removal of the sargassum that has already …
The beaches in Cancun have been filling up with a type of seaweed called sargassum and it’s leading tourists to the area’s cenotes as an alternative for cooling off. A cenote is a naturally occurring sinkhole that develops in limestone rock. These sinkholes fill with water from underground rivers and rain and the limestone filters the water. …
With the busy holiday season already underway, Cancun has issued new warnings to help keep tourists safe while visiting the area’s beaches. Millions of tourists are expected in the premier tourist destination in the coming weeks. With the rise in the number of people that will be on the beaches in the city during this time, it …