With just over a month to go, tourists and locals alike are gearing up for the inauguration of the most anticipated project in the Mexican Caribbean and beyond. As if like a metaphorical key that will unlock the entirety of the Yucatan Peninsula and much more, the billion-dollar Maya train is about to make exploration …
Akumal
When it comes to the Mexican Caribbean, tourist hotspots like Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen have long reigned supreme as the go-to destinations. Yet, in a surprising twist, none of these renowned destinations could eclipse Akumal, a small but charming Riviera Maya beach town, in terms of hotel occupancy rates this year. According to …
As the inauguration grows ever closer for the Maya Train, due to begin operations in December, the entirety of the Mexican Caribbean waits to be unlocked for the rest of the world by this billion-dollar project. One such area that is expected to grow in popularity is the state of Campeche, the lesser-known of the …
With the grand opening of the Tren Maya (Mayan train network) fast approaching, excitement is building with travelers at the prospect of a whole new world opening up to them that once required an adventure approach to vacation. The southern corner of the Mexican Caribbean is no slouch either. While it doesn’t have the bright …
Despite Cancun’s soaring popularity with travelers this year, a growing number of visitors are choosing to explore destinations outside of the resort hotspot. One destination that has been trending with visitors lately is Akumal. This quaint resort destination south of Cancun is famous for its quiet beaches, stunning outdoor activities, and iconic turtles. New statistics show …
One of the most reliable ways to get an idea of where is hot and where is not when planning a vacation is by occupancy rates. While it isn’t the most romantic data point, it does give travelers a great idea of which destinations are offering enough to keep bringing guests back season after season …
Recent data shows that millennials, who make up the age group 25-40, total a huge 60% of the visitors to the Mexican Caribbean this year. It likely won’t come as a shock to travelers that the millennial generation of Americans has a much higher passport ownership rate than the generations who came before them. While …
The Mexican Caribbean continues to top the charts as the most popular region in Mexico for international travel, with several locations in the sun-soaked destination reporting the highest occupancy rates nationwide. And as the popular coastal hotspot inches closer to the winter season, travel numbers are only expected to grow further. With travelers seeking warm, …
As a tourism destination, Cancun has dominated as the choice for Americans who want to enjoy sun, sea, and sand for decades. The destination has always been seen as offering just about everything. Amazing white sand beaches, clear blue water, a year-round sunny climate, nightlife that shames the techno-loving European destinations, and locals that welcome …
The Mexican Caribbean’s tourism scene is booming this summer, with the state of Quintana Roo expected to welcome more than 1.8 million tourists by the end of August. In a recent statement, the Mexican Secretary of Tourism unveiled the hotel occupancy rates for several beachfront destinations in the country, highlighting a notable 3.45% increase compared …