Isla Mujeres, an island off the Cancun shore, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent times, even breaking tourism records in 2023. While formerly a day trip destination for Cancun tourists, more and more travelers are choosing to stay overnight, and often longer, at this gorgeous island. This is mainly due to the growing number of …
Paolo Carretero
Cancun is a destination beloved by tourists globally, but its popularity among American travelers, who have been flocking to this paradisiacal town for decades, remains unmatched. In 2023, Cancun International Airport hit a new high, welcoming a whopping 41.4% of the 13.5 million Americans visiting Mexico – making it the top destination nationwide for U.S. …
With some of the Mexican Caribbean’s most gorgeous beaches, an imposing seaside archeological site, and a vibrant cultural scene, Tulum has become a leading travel hotspot not only in the region but worldwide. The town’s already massive popularity is set to climb even higher with the recently inaugurated Maya Train and the Tulum Airport projects. …
For decades, Cancun has been the go-to Mexican Caribbean destination for countless travelers seeking stunning beaches and luxurious resorts – but this is changing. Not only have nearby destinations like Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, and Akumal skyrocketed in popularity in recent times, but it seems that the Mexican Caribbean’s crown jewel has finally met …
Costa Mujeres, a beach destination located north of Cancun, has evolved into one of the trendiest Mexican Caribbean hotspots, attracting higher numbers of visitors by the day. In fact, during the first week of January, hotel occupancy rates at this coastal paradise reached over a whopping 90%, even beating hotspots like Cancun and Isla Mujeres. …
The Mexican Caribbean’s popularity skyrocketed in 2023, with several destinations across the region reporting record-breaking visitor numbers as the year came to a close. But not even tourist behemoths like Cancun or Playa del Carmen managed to outperform Isla Mujeres, which reported an impressive 100% hotel occupancy at the peak of the winter holidays. Following …
The Mexican Caribbean is currently reveling in the success of 2023, a year that set tourism records with 33.7 million passengers reported across its four airports. But it’s not just Cancun and The Riviera Maya, as Mérida city, in the neighboring state of Yucatán, is also joining in to celebrate a year of remarkable achievement. …
Despite the conclusion of the record-breaking winter holiday season, Cancun and the Riviera Maya remain as popular as ever among sun-seeking travelers. Even beyond the seasonal peak, the region is poised to set new tourism records, defying the traditional post-holiday slowdown. Data from The Mexican Secretary of Tourism (Sectur) reveals that Quintana Roo’s beach destinations …
After a highly successful 2023, the Mexican Caribbean’s tourism sector is gearing toward another potentially record-breaking year. In the first week of 2024, three Mexican Caribbean hotspots stood out with the highest occupancy levels among nationwide beach destinations, according to data from Sectur, the Mexican Secretary of Tourism. One would expect Cancun, the region’s crown …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are known for their spectacular beaches, which are recognized as some of the best in the world. This is why when an unwelcome visitor arrives en masse to its shores, namely, sargassum seaweed, local authorities and citizens go above and beyond to reduce its presence. You’ll know exactly why if …