A new study by Mexico’s federal environmental agency has found that all of Cancun’s beaches are safe for swimming this summer and are clear of potentially harmful bacteria and viruses. The busy summer season has just kicked off in the coastal resort hotspot, with thousands of travelers expected to set foot in the destination every …
Mika Langel
Cancun’s record-breaking summer season has officially started, with thousands of travelers projected to flock to the coastal hotspots daily. With interest in the region’s diverse Mayan culture booming, a growing number of travelers are booking tours of the famous Tulum Archeological Site, leading to sold-out excursions and long lines in the region’s most popular ruins. …
New figures revealed this week show that Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are on track to break their all-time travel record amid the ongoing travel surge to the sun-drenched region. According to the Quintana Roo Secretariat for Tourism, travel numbers are up year-on-year, with the Maya Train and new infrastructure projects aiding growth. Cancun is …
Despite being the safest travel destination in Mexico, Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have shortcomings regarding personal safety. That’s why officials recently launched a safety awareness campaign targeted at summer travelers, urging visitors to follow crucial tips as scams, especially online ones, continue to rise. The new Verifica y Viaja (Verify & Travel) campaign is designed to …
Cancun is ramping up security measures to protect travelers ahead of what analysts say will be a busy summer season for the coastal city. This week, the state governor of Quintana Roo proclaimed the start of the annual summer security operation, which sees the deployment of hundreds of troops to guarantee a safe experience for …
Last week, Hurricane Beryl worried more than 300,000 travelers who were vacationing in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean when the storm landed in the region. Despite the numerous negative impacts of the hurricane, the tropical storm also resulted in an unexpected benefit in Playa del Carmen: the reversal of beach erosion. Beaches in the popular …
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 …
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 …