Despite the questionable success of the Maya Train project in the Yucatan, one popular tourist attraction has recently shattered its all-time daily visitor record due to the new tourist transportation option. New Chichén Itzá Attendance Record According to the General Director of the National Institute of Anthropology and History, Diego Prieto Hernández, the popular Chichén …
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Hotels in the Riviera Maya recently reviewed feedback from many of the travelers who visited the region last year and put together a set of initiatives to help improve the experience that guests have on their beach vacation getaways in 2024. The Big Five “Although we cannot do much in the face of external situations, …
Looking for an affordable travel destination to spend your vacation getaway this year? There’s no need to look any further than Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. That’s according to the annual Most Affordable Travel Destinations survey by Wethrift.com. Affordable Cancun According to the review of affordable travel destinations around the world by Wethrift.com, Cancun came …
Had enough of winter and looking for a February vacation getaway to escape to a warm beach to put your toes in the sand with a drink in your hand? According to a recent survey by Priceline, Cancun is a budget-priced destination for your February vacation beach getaway. Low Roundtrip Flights Based on the prices …
Seeking to create a “safer and calmer environment,” the Secretariat of Public Security and Civil Protection of Tulum has reinforced law enforcement in the area by adding additional members of the Mexican Navy to patrol the area. They arrived last weekend to increase the overall public security in Tulum immediately. Increased Patrols for Safety According …
Renovations of tourist services are underway at Maya ruin sites across the Mexican Caribbean thanks to funding provided by the Maya Train PROMESA tourism program. When these upgrade projects are complete, tourists visiting popular archaeological sites such as Palenque, Labná and Sayil will enjoy new ticket offices, shopping areas, food offerings and restrooms, among other …
After a slow start to the year, travelers have started to increase on the very popular Mexican Caribbean island getaway of Isla Holbox. Recently, boat operators transporting visitors to the island paradise have seen their number of passengers increase by a significant 60 percent. Travel Picks Up in Holbox Tourists love visiting Isla Holbox because …
Travelers to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean love visiting the southern town of Bacalar. However, the distance and limited transportation options to the popular destination have held back travelers’ ability to make the trek to enjoy the town. In the past, tourists had the option of a bus ride or an expensive rental car, taxi, …
The weather is warm, the beaches are waiting, and the hotel occupancy is lighter than the winter peak holiday travel season. It sounds like an excellent time to head on down to Cancun. January is a great time to visit the beach resort destination of Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean. Travelers can find plenty of …
The new Maya Train service has created quite a bit of excitement for travelers to Cancun and other tourist destinations in Quintana Roo and the Yucatan. However, that excitement often quickly disappears once they try to use the online ticketing service. There have been several complaints about the online ticketing platform, including from comments left …