Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are heading into a period of peak sargassum levels, in which the greatest amounts of the mostly harmless but smelly seaweed wash up on local beaches. Late July to late August sees the highest quantities of sargassum on Mexican Caribbean shores as authorities ramp up efforts to keep beaches clean. …
Mika Langel
American tourists headed to Cancun for their summer holidays will benefit from the U.S dollar’s strong performance compared to the Mexican peso. This means that travelers will be able to acquire more local currency and thus purchase good and services at better value. Cancun is an excellent choice for tourists this summer in light of …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are seeing record numbers of international travelers as people flock to the popular location for their summer holidays. With approximately 400,000 daily visitors in the state, Quintana Roo is welcoming more tourists than at any point in its history. Meanwhile, hotel occupancy rates are also projected to remain record-high over …
Hotels in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are worried about the growing number of illegal vacation rentals in the area. Although tourists may find good deals on online platforms like Airbnb, the hospitality industry says that many properties operate on the black market, avoiding strict health and safety requirements. Some estimates put the number of …
Karisma Hotels & Resorts is launching a brand-new luxury resort in Riviera Maya set to open early next year. The brand is one of the most prestigious hospitality firms in the Americas and operates several top-rated hotels in the Mexican Caribbean. The new hotel is named Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya, the third belonging to …
The Mexican Caribbean is gearing up for a record-breaking summer season as millions of visitors are expected to flock to the area’s beaches and resorts. The government is also preparing for the massive influx of people and has launched a new security operation to prevent tourists from being targeted by organized crime groups and other …
Keeping Cancun’s top-rated beaches clean this summer is a major priority for the local government as millions of tourists visit the area over the next few months. Aside from sargassum, a naturally-occurring seaweed, pollution, and plastic waste remain an issue facing the area’s beaches. In order to maintain beaches in pristine condition, Cancun’s government is …
The Mexican Caribbean is at the peak of the annual period of high temperatures as authorities urge residents to take precautionary measures. Known locally as the canícula, this weather phenomenon can see temperatures rise well above 40 degrees celsius. Tourists visiting Quintana Roo over this period should be aware of the health-related risks of higher …
While many vacationers choose to spend their holidays in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean in search of sun and beaches, the area also offers excellent opportunities to spot unique wildlife. Animal lovers will be delighted to know that Quintana Roo is one of the few states in Mexico which is home to the gentle and …
Public health authorities have uncovered high levels of harmful E. coli bacteria in at least three cenotes in Tulum, in addition to several others around Quintana Roo. Cenotes have seen their popularity surge this summer as an alternative to sargassum-filled beaches. Officials in Quintana Roo have warned of high levels of E. coli in a …