A new regulation has come into effect in Cancun this week fining beachgoers for littering public beaches with glass bottles amid new efforts to boost cleanliness levels. The measure comes at a time when Cancun’s beaches are seeing their popularity skyrocket, with over 47 Mexican Caribbean white-sand beaches earning a Blue Flag distinction in 2024. …
Mika Langel
Cancun is trending as a foodie paradise in 2024, attracting travelers eager to seek out the city’s vibrant street food scene and over three thousand restaurants. From unassuming taco stands to five-course fine dining, Cancun’s booming foodie culture is captivating travelers’ hearts and taste buds. New figures reveal that Cancun food tour bookings have grown …
Mandarin Oriental has revealed plans to construct Kanai, a new luxury resort and branded residences in Riviera Maya, one of the fastest-growing high-end travel destinations in the Mexican Caribbean. The master plan will transform a 680-acre plot into a massive luxury complex complete with 120 suites and dozens of high-end residences in one of Riviera …
Travelers using the Maya Train train are set to notice a major improvement in comfort & efficiency with the introduction of new carriages on long-distance journeys. The new state of the P’atal trains are uniquely designed to provide a modern railway travel experience for visitors on journeys to the many natural & historical wonders of …
Authorities have issued a fresh weather alert for Cancun and northern Quintana Roo as tropical storm Helen approaches the region on Wednesday. Although the storm system is not currently classified as a hurricane, meteorologists say it is likely to intensify over the coming days, causing heavy rain, wind, and even flooding along its trajectory. In …
Three prestigious hotels near Cancun have made it onto the list of the world’s leading properties in this year’s edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Published by the prestigious UK-based William Reed, the list is elaborated by a panel of hoteliers, travel experts, and journalists. The viral list takes a deep dive into the winning …
The highly anticipated Tulum Maya Train station officially began operations this week, kicking off a new era of public transportation between the southern Mexican Caribbean hotspot and Cancun. Travelers can now purchase tickets for the southern section of the Maya Train railway system online and in person, making Tulum more accessible than ever before. The …
Millions of travelers flock to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean each year in search of stunning white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. But this year, one island destination near Cancun stands out among the crowd for its award-winning and sargassum-free shores: Isla Mujeres. A mere 15-minute ferry ride from Cancun, this tiny tropical paradise boasts two …
Resorts in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have begun offering huge fall discounts for travelers this year amid rapidly diminishing occupancy rates. Despite an overall highly successful summer season, with well over a million travelers flocking to Cancun’s white-sand beaches, resorts are reporting an unusually quiet fall season as booking levels drop dramatically. But with …
A New report from Riviera Maya News suggests that a growing number of arriving travelers at Cancun International Airport are being charged hefty customs fees for carrying too many electronic devices. The news comes amid soaring complaints from Cancun hotel associations, who claim the excessively strict import restrictions on personal electronic devices are damaging the …