Cancun’s taxi industry is set to become a lot safer next year with the enforcement of a new law that obliges taxi divers to use taximeters starting in April 2024. With taxi drivers committing a growing number of crimes, officials are devising new measures to make using taxis safer and more transparent. As Cancun gears …
Mika Langel
Cancun’s copious white-sand beaches are one of the city’s most striking features, attracting millions of travelers from across the globe. For the millions of travelers who visit Cancun each year, spending some time sunbathing in one of the city’s picturesque white-sand beaches is a highlight of their Caribbean getaway. As travelers continue to flock to …
Tulum is set to become one of the leading vacation destinations in the Mexican Caribbean over the coming years, thanks to massive new government investments that have prompted a resort construction boom. The Maya Train and Tulum’s new international airport are two of the largest tourism infrastructure projects to date in the coastal destination, which …
Tulum is quickly becoming one of the trendiest destinations in the Mexican Caribbean thanks to its historical and cultural heritage. And travelers will soon be able to enjoy a brand-new attraction: the Jaguar National Park. Work on the massive protected area is advancing at a rapid pace, and the eco-historical attraction will open to visitors together with …
As travel to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean skyrockets to new records in 2023, one destination just north of the resort hotspot is all the rage with tourists this year. Offering quaint beaches that are far quieter than those of Cancun, stunning high-end resorts with some of the world’s best culinary offerings, and convenient access …
The Mexican government has announced plans to deploy thousands of troops from the National Guard to protect users of the massive Maya Train and Tulum airport projects. Significant progress is being made on two of the country’s most important infrastructure undertakings, which are set to boost the region’s already sky-high popularity. Millions of travelers are …
Taking a taxi should be affordable, convenient, and safe. Unfortunately, it is quite the contrary in Cancun, as taxi drivers commit a growing number of crimes ranging from fraud to reckless driving. The legalization of the ride-sharing app Uber has brought massive changes to the way travelers get around in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. But it has …
The construction of the Maya Train, the Mexican government’s flagship infrastructure project, is set to conclude soon. The ambitious project will significantly transform travel in the Mexican Caribbean, making it easier than ever before to explore the region’s hidden wonders. But even in well-known places like Cancun, the Maya Train is expected to massively boost …
Travelers in the coastal hotspot of Playa del Carmen are being warned to be extra cautious when swimming in the ocean due to rising numbers of stingray injuries. Officials have said that five to seven cases of stingray injuries are reported weekly in the popular resort destination, with experts predicting that number to rise as the …
Fall is one of the best times to visit Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. With fewer crowds, travelers can enjoy empty beaches, lower nightly rates, and sargassum-free shores. Unlike summer and winter, which both see millions of travelers flock to the sun-drenched region, fall sees occupancy rates dip well below 60%, making it the ideal time to avoid …