New projections show that beaches in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are expected to remain free of sargassum seaweed for at least three more months. The recently-published prediction is good news for the millions of travelers expected to flock to the area’s beaches over the winter holiday, who can look forward to spotless beaches and …
Mika Langel
Chetumal will have the first barrio mágico – magical neighborhood – in the Mexican Caribbean as authorities seek new ways to promote tourism outside of hotspots like Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The new initiative is slowly taking shape, and together with 32 other cities across Mexico, Chetumal will showcase local culture, history, and food. …
Mexican Navy officers have detained a drug dealer in Playa del Carmen as officials step up safety measures ahead of the busy winter season. The arrest was made this week after more than 50 troops from the Mexican Navy were deployed to the famous seaside resort town. High-level officials recently announced that more than 200 …
Authorities in Cancun are to introduce new measures to prevent protesters from shutting down streets and affecting the city’s tightly packed hotel zone. The announcement was made after a protest last week left many tourists stranded and unable to catch their flights, causing economic losses for hotels and airlines. Cancun’s hotel zone is home to …
Cancun is well-known for its pristine white-sand beaches, which attract millions of visitors each year. For the 2022-2023 season, Cancun has the most Blue Flag-awarded beaches in Mexico, which are a testament to local authorities who have prioritized keeping the beaches in top-notch shape. Stretching for miles on end, travelers can find dozens of beaches …
The average nightly rate for hotels in Playa del Carmen has risen by up to 30% as demand for the popular resort destination soars. Hotels and resorts have responded to the unprecedented demand by hiking up prices, but that still hasn’t stopped millions of travelers from choosing to spend their winter holidays in the seaside …
Ilegal online vacation rentals may soon be a thing of the past in the Mexican Caribbean as authorities begin clamping down on the booming vacation rental market. The popularity of online platforms like Airbnb has skyrocketed in places like Cancun and Playa del Carmen, offering visitors cheap accommodation and greater flexibility. With concern over safety …
More than 200 Officers from the Mexican Navy are being deployed to the Mexican Caribbean shortly to prevent crime and ensure the safety of millions of tourists and residents. High crime rates and macabre headlines this year have led many to wonder whether visiting the area is safe, but authorities have reassured visitors that much …
The island paradise of Cozumel has been voted the best cruise destination in Mexico, according to Porthole Cruise Magazine. The accolade comes at a time when cruising is quickly gaining popularity after struggling to regain market share in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Together with Mahahual, Cozumel is the largest cruise port in the …
The number of official complaints lodged against Cancun taxi drivers has skyrocketed in past months, with over 100 filed in October alone. Authorities have been more proactive than ever before in an attempt to enforce strict regulations, which unfortunately aren’t always followed by taxi drivers in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. Although taking a taxi …