As summer temperatures draw travelers in droves to Cancun’s packed white-sand beaches, some visitors find the crowds a little too overwhelming. Fortunately, the Mexican Caribbean is brimming with hidden gems and underrated destinations that offer white-sand beaches, rich culture, and much more. One of them is the stunning coastal town of Mahahual, situated several hours …
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Tulum is set to inaugurate the much-awaited Jaguar National Park next month as the city gears up for the completion of the southern section of the Maya Train route. The new national park honors Tulum’s rich natural and historical beauty and will offer travelers the chance to explore the city’s vast cultural heritage up close. …
Cancun and Mexican Caribbean travelers will soon be able to visit a massive Mayan site thanks to ongoing efforts to fully open the Ichkabal ruins this fall to the public. Dating back to 250 BC, Ichkabal is one of the largest ruins discovered to date in the region. With the upcoming launching of the Maya …
Historical and cultural tourism is set to experience a revival in 2024 in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean thanks to the launching of the Maya Train railway system. The completion of the innovative train network will unlock unexplored Mayan sites as well as make reaching existing ones easier and faster than ever before. But even …
Although travelers will still have to wait several weeks for the Maya Train to launch fully, several of its already existing routes are proving to be highly popular with travelers. According to new figures revealed this week by the railway system’s director, the Maya Train’s Fourth Section, which links Cancun to Izamal in Yucatan, has …
A brand-new luxury resort is set to open this fall in Costa Mujeres, a booming hotspot just north of Cancun. The 498-room SLS Playa Mujeres is a massive 5-star all-inclusive property situated on a private stretch of white-sand beach in one of the fastest-growing resort destinations in the Mexican Caribbean. Dubbed by many as the …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are some of the hottest summer destinations this year for American travelers according to new figures published this week. With occupancy rates exceeding 80% in key hotspots, the sun-soaked state of Quintana Roo is in the midst of a potentially record-breaking season as travelers flock to enjoy its white-sand beaches …
Tripadvisor, the leading travel review and activity booking platform, recently ranked Chichen Itzá among the world’s top experiences based on thousands of traveler reviews. Cancun is home to hundreds of excursion companies, offering thousands of unique experiences. But this year, Sat Mexico Tour’s ‘Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid: All-Inclusive Tour’ experience came out on top …
Delta became the latest U.S. airline to announce a new nonstop route from Detroit to Tulum starting this winter as the southern Mexican Caribbean destination skyrockets in popularity with travelers. Delta will begin operating the new connection on January 11, 2025, as the airline shifts its focus to warm resort destinations across Mexico. Since the …
The Mexican Caribbean’s powdery white-sand beaches, azure waters, and endless natural beauty are some of the strongest draws for the millions of travelers who flock to the region each year. And while Cancun offers plenty of that and more, a stunning location just 15 minutes from the resort hotspot gives the coastal city a run …