One thing that the Mexican Caribbean is in no short supply of is…beautiful hotels. Over the past couple of years, more and more hotels have been popping up all over Mexico, from boutique stays to luxury, all-star inclusive resorts, and tourists are flocking to the destination more than ever before. While Cancun remains a number …
Akumal
Travelers to Cozumel and Playa del Carmen are being warned of the presence of one of the ocean’s most famous and dangerous inhabitants, which has chosen the warm waters of the Mexican Caribbean to spend its winter in. Thankfully, it isn’t sharks or the mythological Kraken that travelers need to keep an eye out for, …
Famous for its stunningly beautiful beach and swimmable lagoon, Akumal continues to welcomes tonnes of visitors each month, keen to catch a slice of paradise. Akumal actually translates to “Place of the Turtles”, and that is because it has also been attracting turtles to its bay for hundreds of years, who come to lay their …
The Mexican Caribbean is entering a new era that will see a huge transformation across the destination that sets the region on course to offer travelers more value than ever. With the new year came the confirmation that 2023 was the Mexican Caribbeans’ biggest year ever, and saw some of the smaller destinations outside of …
The Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula truly have no shortage of incredible beach locations. Like something out of a postcard, each popular tourist destination has a plethora of white, sandy coastlines and crystal blue waters that honestly could make you never want to leave. One stunning beach town that is currently a cut above the …
So far, so good – sargassum levels remain low in the Mexican Caribbean! What is becoming a continuous problem and quite the headache for Mexican officials and businesses is the natural phenomenon that has been washing up on the golden shores of major hotspots like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen for quite some time now, …
In recent years, the natural phenomenon of sargassum has been causing many issues for the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula. The masses of smelly, brown algae have been washing up on some of southeastern Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, much to the dismay of hoteliers and tourists. That is why some hotels in the Riviera Maya …
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 …
Akumal, a small beach town between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, has recently emerged as one of the trendiest destinations in the Mexican Caribbean. In 2023, it led hotel bookings in the Mexican Caribbean and secured the second spot nationwide, drawing visitors consistently throughout the year. One of the main reasons behind Akumal’s soaring popularity …
The Riviera Maya has been gaining traction in the last few years, offering a much more authentic and relaxed Mexican Caribbean experience compared to the buzzing Cancun. And perhaps there’s no better example of the region’s rising popularity than the stunning Akumal. Formerly an underdeveloped beach town only known among diving enthusiasts, Akumal has since …