Just as predicted, the Mexican Caribbean is off to another blinding start of the year, welcoming huge numbers of tourists to the destination. During the first week of March alone, a couple of weeks out of the spring break period, 538,000 visitors arrived in Quintana Roo, proving that its popularity shows no sign of slowing …
Cancun
Boarding an international flight at Cancun International Airport used to mean waiting in a long line, presenting a passport, tagging bags, printing a boarding pass, and then heading to the departure gate. It was a long process compared to the relatively quick kiosk process travelers from the United States are generally accustomed to for domestic …
Street and beach vending is a timeless tradition in Mexico and one that many travelers visiting Mexican vacation destinations want to experience. Whether buying souvenirs, unique handcrafts, or Mexican street food, you’ll likely see hundreds of tourists hitting up vendors for cheap goods during your Cancun vacation. While most vendors are honest locals just trying …
According to the Secretary of Security for the Solidarity government of Playa del Carmen, Raúl Tassinari, the popular coastal destination is intensifying safety measures to protect travelers this year amid skyrocketing demand for the coastal hotspot. Home to some of the most popular beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, Playa del Carmen is one of the leading …
The much-awaited Cancun to Playa del Carmen Maya Train route is officially up and running, with some travelers already publishing reviews of the new service. With a maximum capacity of up to 221 passengers per train, the 45-kilometer route is set to revolutionize transportation between two of the leading resort hotspots in the Mexican Caribbean. …
Summer may not be the busiest time to visit Cancun, but it isn’t the slowest season, either. It’s the perfect time to visit if you’re looking for balmy beach days, warm Caribbean water, and cool cenotes, among other things. Even though not as many people visit in the summer as in the winter or spring, …
Just off the coast of Cancun lies a stunning island that is known for its beautiful white, sandy beaches and crystal blue waters – Isla Mujeres. Perfect for the tourist who wants to escape the overpopulated and busy Cancun, most especially during high peak seasons such as spring and summer, Isla Mujeres offers stunning landscapes, …
Archeological sites across Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are gearing up for a huge growth in visitor numbers amid skyrocketing interest in Mayan culture & history. In the meantime, officials are carrying out extensive renovations at a number of historical sites to make Mayan ruins more accessible and safe, as these historic attractions captivate travelers …
One of nature’s most spectacular sights will soon be visible to travelers on the stunning tropical island of Holbox. Located just several hours north of Cancun, this tiny island boasts some of the most spectacular nature in the Mexican Caribbean. That’s especially the case this spring when travelers can admire the glow of Holbox’s bioluminescent …
This year, spring break travelers from the United States are all about the sun, sand, and surf, and Cancun, the Mexican Caribbean hotspot, is topping their list. That’s according to a recent Allianz Partners survey of more than 3.4 million spring break travelers planning a five to eight-day vacation getaway. About a quarter of all …