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The Governor has announced that the state of Quintana Roo, which is home to the popular resort city of Cancun, will remain at the ‘Yellow’ alert warning level for the week of January 17th to the 23rd. Governor Carlos Joaquín said the despite the record breaking cases over the last two days, hospital capacity remains …

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Cancun, Mexico is one of the most well-loved vacation destinations in the world. With gorgeous sunny beaches, hidden swimming holes, and a lively nightlife scene – among other things – it’s no mystery as to why. Here are 6 memorable and fun things to do on your next trip there!  1. Stay At An All-Inclusive …

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U.S. travelers are sure to benefit from new direct flights to the world-famous Costa Maya this season, especially at a time when the Omicron variant prompts a majority of touristic destinations to tighten rules for Americans once more. On the other hand, Mexico has stood by its open border policy and continues to allow passengers …

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Travelers are voicing concern over taxi prices that continue to skyrocket out of control in Tulum. Passengers are reporting prices starting around 500 pesos ($24.35 USD) for a 5 kilometer ride. This is the best case scenario if you speak Spanish, know how to negotiate and have exact change in pesos. In comparison, the price …

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The re-named Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya hotel – formerly the Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort and Spa – closed down during the pandemic and used the time to give the resort an extensive makeover. The popular Mexican Caribbean hotel has now re-opened after completion of the full program of refurbishment: here’s what you can expect. Where …

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Luxury resort specialist, Auberge Resorts Collection, has announced a new resort coming to the Riviera Maya in December. Home to a vast selection of luxury resorts – including these with desirable swim-up suites – this part of Mexico is a longstanding favorite with visitors. Read on to find out the latest news on this new …

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Black Friday, which takes place the day after Thanksgiving, is traditionally the beginning of the Christmas gift-buying season. It’s a great time to secure a bargain or two, with retailers vying for your dollars with ever-increasing discounts. This year, some of Cancun’s best resorts are offering Black Friday discounts that will be hard to refuse. …

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Cancun and the rest of Quintana Roo are reporting the lowest hospitalizations rates in Mexico due to Covid-19. The Governor has announced the entire state of Quintana Roo including Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum will remain at a ‘Green” epidemiological level for the week of November 22nd to the 28th. The ‘Green’ epidemiological is …

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Governor Carlos Joaquín announced that Quintana Roo will be home to over 1400 permanent soldiers who primary purpose will be to protect tourists From Cancun to Tulum. The new army security battalion has been provided by the Mexican Federal Government and will be setting up an army base on a strip of land provided by …

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The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has rejected three new large hotels that were proposed for the hotel zone of Cancun. The hotel projects worth over $273 million USD would have added over 1350 more hotels rooms to the highly congested hotel zone of Cancun. The area is one of the most sought after …

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