The Mexican Caribbean is teeming with stunning historical wonders. From Tulum’s vast Archaeological Site to Cancun’s El Rey ruins, the sun-soaked region’s cultural treasures are a trending attraction for millions of travelers. Earlier this month, archeologists wrapped up conservation efforts at the massive Ichkabal ruins near Tulum and opened the ancient Mayan site to the …
Mika Langel
With travel to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean set to pick up over the coming months, visitors are increasingly seeking out cheaper means of transport from the city’s international airport as taxis continue to drive prices up. Despite Uber growing widely in popularity, taxis remain a ubiquitous sight across Cancun, often charging travelers up to …
Tulum’s brand-new Maya Train Hotel was officially inaugurated this week by the country’s outgoing president, just weeks ahead of the Maya Train system’s completion. The new 353-room property is situated right next to Tulum’s Maya Train station and just a stone’s throw from key attractions in the booming hotspot, including the historical Archeological Site. With …
Expedia – one of the world’s leading online travel agencies – has ranked Tulum the trendiest fall destination in 2024 for American travelers as the coastal Mexican Caribbean hotspot surges in popularity. Unlike summer, which draws massive crowds to Quintana Roo’s stunning beaches, fall is a much quieter time for travel, with prices for resorts …
This week, officials announced that the ongoing construction of the remaining sections of Maya Train are facing yet another delay, with the launching of the sixth and seventh segment pushed back to 2025. According to the latest estimates, only half of all stations along the remaining sections of the Maya Train are complete, meaning travelers …
A new study has found that taxis and minibusses are by far the most dangerous forms of public transport in Cancun amid efforts to bolster road safety in the coastal destination. Over 200 road accidents have been attributed to taxis in 2024 so far, with most incidents occurring in highly transited areas, including the resort …
As travelers increasingly seek to explore the Mexican Caribbean beyond Cancun’s crowded beaches and pricey all-inclusive resorts, the charming seaside town of Puerto Morelos has experienced a surge in popularity, according to Raúl Guadarrama García, the municipal secretary of Sustainable Tourism. Home to authentic Mexican Caribbean charm, coupled with top-rated all-inclusives and world-class excursions, Puerto …
Tulum, one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, will soon have a massive new resort adjacent to the city’s Maya Train station amid projections showing a huge growth in arrival figures. The brand-new 352-room property is one of six new resorts that will launch along the 1,500-kilometer-long railway system, intended to provide travelers …
As Tulum surges in popularity to become one of the trendiest resort destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, officials in the coastal hotspot are taking security measures to a new level with the addition of 500 new surveillance cameras. The measure – part of a wider push to improve safety in the growing hotspot – was …
Sargassum seaweed is known to plague the Mexican Caribbean coastline each summer, releasing an unpleasant stench and scaring travelers away. But this summer, sargassum levels have remained unusually low, prompting thousands of sun-seeking travelers to enjoy white-sand beaches across the region. One particularly popular destination that offers picture-perfect waters is Bacalar, a booming hotspot several …