Cancun International Airport is struggling to cope with record travel demand as thousands of sun-seeking tourists visit the Mexican Caribbean daily. To help cut down wait times at long immigration lines, the airport has hired more staff and is promising to accelerate migratory red tape. Every experienced traveler knows how exhausting it can be to …
Mika Langel
For some, it’s a bucket list experience, for others, it comes as an unexpected but unforgettable surprise. Whatever the case, beaches in Holbox, an emerging tourist hotspot north of Cancun, are increasingly popular thanks to a natural phenomenon: bioluminescent beaches. This naturally-occurring wonder may seem out of this world, but it has a very scientific …
A water taxi carrying more than 60 tourists was stranded in Chetumal on Wednesday night after departing Belize. After battling strong waves, the captain of the boat notified the Coast Guard who towed the boat back to shore, and no passengers were harmed in the frightening incident. A ferry carrying at least 68 passengers, of …
The U.S Department of State has issued a new travel advisory for travelers headed to Mexico promoted by rising crime rates in the country. Cancun and the state of Quintana Roo remain at a level 2 advisory, meaning that travelers should exercise increased precaution. Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are overall safe destinations, and the …
Authorities are warning residents and tourists to be on alert as the Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean head into the beginning of the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. Although June and July saw rather calm weather conditions, meteorologists are forecasting several strong hurricanes to hit the area over the next few months, with up …
The Mexican Caribbean is once again proving to be one of the leading travel destinations worldwide this summer. With millions of tourists expected to visit the region over the following months, authorities are on alert over a rising trend: fake travel package scams and other online crimes targeting tourists. With scammers using increasingly sophisticated methods, …
Holbox is quickly emerging as a tourism hotspot this summer thanks to its sargassum-free beaches. Tourists have been flocking to the tropical island for some time already, but in recent weeks its popularity has spiked thanks to its unique hotel scene and pristine nature. Holbox island is a tropical paradise located just a few miles …
Cancun hotels are quickly filling up as millions of travelers visit the tropical destination for their summer vacations. Americans are especially keen on vacationing at the popular destination, and they make up 6 out of every 10 visitors in the area. Meanwhile, hotel bookings show no signs of stopping despite rising prices. Cancun and the …
Playa Delfines, one of Cancun’s most popular beaches, saw massive amounts of sargassum wash up on its sands over the weekend. In only two days, over 150 tons of seaweed were removed from the busy beach, with cleaners ramping up efforts in the coming days. Late July and all of August usually see the highest …
Although there are several airports in Quintana Roo, Cancun International Airport is the most popular point of entry for tourists headed to the Mexican Caribbean. Transit times from Cancun airport to popular Mexican Caribbean destinations such as Playa del Carmen or Isla Mujeres vary greatly based on the time of your arrival, as well as …