Tulum has just been voted the Best Beach Destination in the Americas in the 2024 edition of the World Travel Awards, cementing the city’s position as a leading hub for international travel. Situated around two hours south of Cancun, Tulum boasts some of the top-rated all-inclusives in the Mexican Caribbean and is the most popular destination in …
Mika Langel
Several popular beaches in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have seen an uptick of sargassum seaweed in the wake of the powerful category 2 Hurricane Beryl. Although the hurricane caused only minor damage to several locations in the Mexican Caribbean, strong ocean currents & wind resulted in tons of sargassum seaweed washing up on several popular Cancun …
Construction of Cancun’s new Nichupté bridge is set to wrap up this August, according to a new update published by the country’s federal government. The massive new project will link the city’s resort zone to Cancun’s growing downtown area, cutting down on traffic and travel time. Despite several delays and setbacks, officials are confident the …
But just north of the resort town, a lesser-known destination is quickly catching up in popularity. Enter Costa Mujeres, a promising resort area that has seen its popularity skyrocket over the past year. Cancun’s busy summer season is just around the corner, with most resorts in the coastal destination expected to sell out as millions of …
Summer in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean is heating up, at least in terms of bookings for hotels & resorts in the region, which have skyrocketed as the busy holiday period kicks off. According to the latest figures, up to 60% of all rooms in the region are already sold out, with that number rising …
The Mexican Caribbean government has activated a number of emergency weather protocols as hurricane Beryl continues to approach Cancun. Although currently only representing a low to moderate threat level to Quintana Roo, hurricane Beryl has the potential to cause mass devastation should it directly hit the touristy region. There are currently some 400,000 International travelers in Cancun …
With numerous beaches in Playa del Carmen shrinking due to erosion, bookings for hotels & resorts with rooftop pools are surging, according to new reports from Carolina Ortiz, the public relations director of a hotel in the tourist zone. A once extremely popular beach, Playa Mamitas in downtown Playacar, has suffered from the effects of …
With the Maya Train largely up and running, Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are gearing up for a massive influx of travelers. As a result of the region’s ongoing travel boom, six new resorts are currently under construction along the Maya Train route. The massive new properties will accommodate the area’s growing traveler basis as well as …
Authorities in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have launched Operation Storm to protect travelers and residents amidst ongoing rainy weather. Cancun and other nearby hotspots have been hit hard by heavy precipitation, wind, and thunder over the past week, causing flooding and other damage to buildings and homes. With heavy flooding currently affecting numerous hotspots in the …
Cancun’s renowned white-sand beaches are due to receive significant investments this summer to help combat sargassum and rising pollution levels thanks to the city’s new tourism tax. Cancun’s Visitax has added more than $18 million to the city’s coffers this year alone, providing a major boost in sargassum prevention and clean-up. And with seaweed levels …