The quaint destination of Bacalar in southern Quintana Roo is currently being affected by widespread blackouts, forcing many travelers to cancel their bookings in favor of other hotspots. Situated around four hours south of Cancun, Bacalar has achieved a unique status as one of the most popular destinations for nature lovers thanks to its colorful …
Mika Langel
Despite being in the peak of the shoulder season, Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are reporting excellent occupancy rates as travelers flock to enjoy the region’s white-sand beaches. But outside of Cancun, two sun-soaked destinations are proving to be particularly popular with travelers, with resorts nearly selling out ahead of the busy summer season. That’s …
The official launching of the Playa del Carmen to Tulum Maya Train route will be postponed by at least several weeks, according to a new update by Mexico’s president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The Fifth Section South portion of the state-of-the-art railway system is expected to play a key role in bolstering travel numbers between …
Marriott has taken a major step forward in further improving its luxury offerings in Cancun with the opening of its first-ever all-inclusive resort in the coastal destination. While Marriott owns & operates a number of resort chains around the world, Marriott Cancun is the first all-inclusive property under the Marriott brand in the Mexican Caribbean. Work recently …
Although Cancun remains by far the most popular destination in the Mexican Caribbean for U.S. travelers, Costa Mujeres, a hotspot located just north of the coastal city, is vying to steal that title. That’s all the more so after the coastal resort district was given the Best of the Best Destinations distinction by Tripadvisor, the world’s leading …
In 2024, safety continues to the top the charts as the primary concern for most travelers heading to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. There’s plenty of good news for safety-conscious travelers; new investments in law enforcement are helping make destinations in the Yucatán peninsula safer than ever. According to a new report published this week, …
Resort hotspots across the Mexican Caribbean are deploying a record number of sargassum barriers this spring amid forecasts suggesting more seaweed could hit the region this summer. Not only is sargassum an eyesore for travelers in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, but it also emits an unpleasant odor after washing up on shore. But with …
Bad weather rarely tops the list as the primary concern for travelers headed to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. But this summer, visitors are being told to pay close attention to the weather forecast with predictions of more stronger hurricanes affecting the coastal region. According to the latest long-term hurricane forecast issued by Mexico’s national …
After enjoying pristine beach conditions for several months in a row, sargassum levels are finally starting to grow across Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, with new reports showing that up to 300 tons of the smelly seaweed could hit Playa del Carmen daily. Sargassum typically appears on the Mexican Caribbean coastline during spring, gradually increasing …
This week, officials announced a major decision to boost safety in Playa del Carmen: the deployment of over 150 law enforcement officers amid the destination’s soaring popularity. Playa del Carmen welcomed well over 100,000 travelers during the busy Easter holidays alone, and with more visitors set to flock to the coastal destination this summer, city …