The construction of the Maya Train in Cancun can finally go ahead after facing months of legal setbacks over environmental concerns. The Maya Train is Mexico’s flagship infrastructure project, a massive undertaking to build over 1500 kilometers of railway tracks through six states, including Quintana Roo. Set for completion by the end of next year, …
Mika Langel
Tropical Storm Ian developed into a hurricane this morning and is currently on track for Cuba. Authorities have issued a weather alert for Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo as tropical storm Ian approaches the area. Though the storm has evolved into Hurricane Ian since the issuance of the first “blue alert”, …
The popularity of whale shark tours and excursions has skyrocketed in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean this year, with local companies organizing more trips than in the past two years. The whale shark season lasts from May until late September, when the world’s largest fish species congregate in the warm waters of the Mexican Caribbean. …
Royalton will open a new hotel in the Riviera Maya this December. The new luxury property will be called Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun and is the latest addition to a growing number of hotel openings in the area. Situated along the Riviera Maya coastline, the all-inclusive, family-friendly resort focuses on entertainment for all ages. Travelers …
Authorities are urging residents and visitors in Cancun to report restaurants that automatically include a tip in the bill – an increasingly common practice that is illegal under Mexican law. While eating out in Cancun is generally affordable, some restaurants have been reported to add a hidden service charge of up to 15% to customers’ …
Playa del Carmen’s beaches are sargassum-free for the first time in over six months as the Atlantic hurricane season is helping keep the brown seaweed at bay. The resort town has struggled to contain vast quantities of sargassum seaweed over the summer, with authorities this year cleaning up more sargassum than at any point in …
The Mexican Caribbean continues to be the most popular destination in the country for cruises this year. In the first seven months of the year, the Mexican Caribbean welcomed over 2.1 million cruise ship passengers and managed to outperform other ports in Mexico, including Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas. This year has seen several tourism …
An American citizen was severely injured after receiving 7 gunshot wounds in a shooting in a Playa del Carmen nightclub on Saturday evening. Police officers have arrested two suspects in the case. The incident, which occurred early in the evening in a popular downtown bar area, follows other similar incidents in recent weeks in Playa …
Groupo Xcaret has unveiled an ambitious plan to build 8 new hotels in the Mexican Caribbean over the next ten years. The expansion would add thousands of new rooms to the firm’s inventory as well as several new entertainment venues including theme and adventure parks. Grupo Xcaret already operates two award-winning properties in the Mexican …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are among the world’s most visited destinations, with some 25 million people visiting the region through Cancun airport alone. Despite its reputation for organized crime and drug trafficking, the Mexican Caribbean is a safe destination for visitors, although travelers should keep a few things in mind throughout their trip. We’ve …