Even though it’s been a bit better this year, sargassum has been plaguing Cancun and much of the rest of the Mexican Caribbean for decades. Although unsightly, it’s generally been thought to pose no real threat to humans, but a new report shows that sargassum is more toxic than ever. Here are a few tips …
Michelle Van Slyke
Every traveler knows that some of the most expensive costs associated with vacationing are flights, hotels, and eating out, but in some destinations, ground transportation can also be pretty pricey. Anybody who has ever been to Cancun knows that. Now, if you’re flying into Tulum instead of Cancun, you need to watch out for this …
Arriving at the airport of a vacation destination is exciting, but it’s only the first step toward getting to the hotel or vacation rental that you get to call home for the next several days. Transportation from the airport is often an afterthought, but in Cancun, choosing your transportation wisely is important. One of your …
Anyone who has ever been to Cancun knows that the Hotel Zone is the heart of the tourist area. It’s where the most popular beaches are, it’s filled with restaurants, bars, shopping, attractions, and entertainment, and it’s where all of the best hotels and all-inclusive resorts are. In the near future, though, there will be …
Cancun has been steadily growing in popularity over the last several decades, and as its popularity has grown, so has the popularity of other surrounding destinations. One of them is the island of Isla Mujeres, which sits directly across from Cancun, about 8 miles off of the coast. Isla Mujeres has plenty of luxurious hotels, …
Cancun is still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Helene, which blew through the destination as a Category 1 storm last week. Now, just a week later, there’s the possibility of other storms developing, one of which is in the Caribbean Sea. Due to the weather conditions these tropical disturbances may cause, boat tours have …
Over the years, not just Cancun but the entire Mexican Caribbean has grown hugely popular among vacationers from around the globe. As with anything in high demand, the need arose for more hotels and resorts, and hoteliers responded. More than a thousand hotels and resorts are located in the state of Quintana Roo, which encompasses …
The question of whether digital platform drivers like Uber can legally pick up and drop off at Cancun Airport is an ongoing saga that seems to never end. Taxi drivers have been against it since Uber began operating in Cancun. Even after Uber drivers were notified by the company that they could start operating at …
Grabbing a bite to eat or a souvenir from a street vendor is a timeless tradition in Mexico, with street vending dating back to the 16th century. Since the late 20th century, the practice has grown even more popular. Today, there are thousands of street vendors in Cancun, but unfortunately, not all of them are …
In June, the much-anticipated AVA Resort Cancun opened just outside of the famed Hotel Zone, but the grand opening celebration won’t take place until next month. The new Cancun luxury resort recently announced that it will celebrate its grand opening with an unforgettable Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, party. Read on …