In a vote this week, the Mexican Chambers of Deputies approved an amendment to the country’s General Wildlife Law to “prohibit any specimen of marine mammal from being subject to extractive use, whether subsistence or commercial.” Votes were 331 for and 17 against, including 125 absentee votes. Under the guidance of the amendment, marine animals …
Cancun
The new Maya Train that is being built throughout the Yucatán Peninsula will no doubt be great for locals getting around, but it will also provide more opportunities for tourists as well. One of the biggest benefits is that it will give tourists the chance to explore many more archeological sites beyond the city of …
Krystal Grand Cancun, a 5-star resort located in Cancun’s popular resort district, is launching a new all-inclusive service concept called ‘Krystal Altitude’ in November. The new initiative is part of the Santa Fe hotel group’s wider effort to constantly improve customer service and client satisfaction across its properties in Mexico. The hospitality firm announced this …
Despite recent stories stating that the beaches across Cancun are noticeably clearer of the stinky seaweed nuisance that is sargassum, there’s a new problem plaguing them – garbage – that has become the current point of concern. Travelers and travel authorities in the region have noticed a rise in the amount of litter strewn across …
In an incident in the Cancun Hotel Zone that did not involve tourists but benefited everyone, 11 drug dealers were taken off the streets, along with drugs that were likely intended for sale. The arrests were made while various authorities were looking into a crime involving missing construction workers. The missing workers were part of …
As the temperatures start to drop in places like Canada and the northern part of the U.S., Cancun continues to experience warm weather. In addition to the mild temperatures, the departure of sargassum is making the beaches attractive to locals and tourists right now. For these reasons, beachgoers can expect some of these beaches to …
Cancun International Airport has climbed more than 50 spots in the list of the world’s busiest airports for international travelers. This year, the airport ranks 10th in total international passenger traffic as the Mexican Caribbean gears up for a record-breaking winter travel season. Cancun International Airport is by far the largest in the Mexican Caribbean. …
There is plenty to do when visiting Cancun without going too far from the city, but for those that want to explore more of the cultural side of the area, there are three day trips to take when visiting Cancun that will provide exactly that. Each of the three places will take about 2-2.5 hours …
Winter travel season for Cancun is fast approaching, and with it will come a slew of amazing events to kick it off. It’s always summer in Cancun, but the winter months in North America mean that more travelers are starting to flock south in search of sunnier skies. And with a record number of tourists …
There is no doubt that Cancun has long been one of the favorite vacation destinations in Mexico among foreign tourists, but Playa del Carmen has continued to compete with Cancun as a top Mexican Caribbean vacation destination. The city has received a fair share of the tourists visiting from the United States, Canada, and Europe …