Cancun has long been a top choice destination during the winter season, attracting both international and domestic travelers with its breathtaking beaches and abundant tourist attractions. This trend is set to continue this year, with various hotel reservation and property booking platforms designating Cancun as the top tourist destination in Mexico for year-end festivities, drawing …
Paolo Carretero
On Monday, November 27th, a significant development unfolded for the Maya Train project as the much-awaited ticket release date was officially revealed during Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s daily press conference. This is big news for winter travelers heading to the Mexican Caribbean, as the train will provide access to a whole array of …
Last year, the Mexican Caribbean, led by Cancun, triumphantly broke pre-pandemic tourism records, with a total of 30 million passengers arriving at Cancun International Airport by year-end. Now, the region is expected to outshine last year’s success, with the upcoming winter high season (December to March) projected to experience 18% growth compared to 2022. U.S. …
As the winter high season kicks off, Cancun and the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo State are set to break tourism records once again, aiming to surpass the impressive 30 million visitors recorded in 2022. However, the celebration extends beyond these destinations, as the neighboring state of Yucatan is also achieving remarkable milestones in its …
This winter is gearing up to be a busy travel season for the Mexican Caribbean, as evidenced by the current upward trend in hotel occupancy levels. According to booking data, one of the most coveted destinations for travelers this winter is Isla Mujeres, a stunning island off Cancun’s shores. However, this is not exactly a …
This year, there has been a noticeable shift in travel trends towards luxury experiences, driven by a post-pandemic desire for ‘revenge travel’ – an eagerness to compensate for missed trips with more upscale travel choices. Mexico has become a hotspot for this travel trend in 2023, as highlighted by the luxury travel consultancy platform Virtuoso. …
As the winter holidays approach, Cancun is gearing up for what is anticipated to be its busiest high season ever. The main tourist destinations in Quintana Roo State are already experiencing a noteworthy 80% hotel occupancy rate, a significant departure from the low-season figures. This recovery is particularly pronounced in Cancun and Isla Mujeres, with …
Exciting news awaits those exploring the Mexican Caribbean, as two previously restricted sections of Uxmal are set to open to the public by year-end. This development was announced by archaeologist José Huchim Herrera, director of the Uxmal Archaeological Park, during a press conference on Yucatan’s tourism and archeology. This ancient city is considered one of …
For decades, the Mexican Caribbean was pretty much synonymous with resort towns such as Cancun and Playa del Carmen in the Quintana Roo State. However, in recent years, a hidden gem has quietly been gaining popularity among tourists: Mérida, the capital city of the neighboring Yucatán State. This year, Mérida’s International Airport achieved a historic …
On October 4th, 2023, visitors to Cancun’s popular Playa Delfines beach experienced a groundbreaking change – the introduction of free public high-speed internet. This initiative, orchestrated through a collaboration between the Quintana Roo Secretary of Tourism and the internet service provider company GigNet, involved the installation of a broadband interface at Playa Delfines. This interface …