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’ …
Mika Langel
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 …
The Mexican government has sent more than 3000 soldiers to patrol popular tourist areas around the Mexican Caribbean. The move is a part of authorities’ continued efforts to fight organized crime, a major issue facing Cancun and other resort destinations. After a successful – and mostly safe – summer season, officials want to continue to …
Now is one of the best times to visit beaches in Isla Mujeres, which have reported low sargassum levels since July. The tropical island has managed to keep the pesky algae at bay unlike other destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, which have struggled with high levels of the brown seaweed over the summer. Just several …
Two nightclubs in the popular resort destination Playa del Carmen were shut down by local police on Saturday night after uncovering hidden weapons in the establishments. The firearms were found during surprise raids, and authorities have launched an investigation into the case. The news comes as the state of Quintana Roo continues to successfully fight …
Passenger traffic numbers at Cancun International Airport are soaring to new records aided by new route announcements and growing travel demand. With more flights planned to Cancun for the fall and winter season, by the end of the year, travel figures are expected to grow further. Cancun International Airport is the main point of entry …