A new study by Mexico’s federal environmental agency has found that all of Cancun’s beaches are safe for swimming this summer and are clear of potentially harmful bacteria and viruses. The busy summer season has just kicked off in the coastal resort hotspot, with thousands of travelers expected to set foot in the destination every …
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New figures revealed this week show that Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are on track to break their all-time travel record amid the ongoing travel surge to the sun-drenched region. According to the Quintana Roo Secretariat for Tourism, travel numbers are up year-on-year, with the Maya Train and new infrastructure projects aiding growth. Cancun is …
There are several benefits to visiting the Mexican Caribbean during the summer months. Smaller crowds, better deals on flights and hotels, and warm temperatures perfect for beach days are a few of these benefits, but during the summer, sargassum is often present on many of the beaches, too. If you’re headed to the region soon, …
Despite being the safest travel destination in Mexico, Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have shortcomings regarding personal safety. That’s why officials recently launched a safety awareness campaign targeted at summer travelers, urging visitors to follow crucial tips as scams, especially online ones, continue to rise. The new Verifica y Viaja (Verify & Travel) campaign is designed to …
Cancun is ramping up security measures to protect travelers ahead of what analysts say will be a busy summer season for the coastal city. This week, the state governor of Quintana Roo proclaimed the start of the annual summer security operation, which sees the deployment of hundreds of troops to guarantee a safe experience for …
Several popular beaches in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have seen an uptick of sargassum seaweed in the wake of the powerful category 2 Hurricane Beryl. Although the hurricane caused only minor damage to several locations in the Mexican Caribbean, strong ocean currents & wind resulted in tons of sargassum seaweed washing up on several popular Cancun …
Only weeks after the start of hurricane season, the Mexican Caribbean was hit with a Category 1 storm. The powerful storm battered the coast on the morning of Friday, July 5th, but left only minimal damage in Cancun. Now the destination is all clear, thanks to excellent planning, and Cancun is ready for tourists immediately …
Construction of Cancun’s new Nichupté bridge is set to wrap up this August, according to a new update published by the country’s federal government. The massive new project will link the city’s resort zone to Cancun’s growing downtown area, cutting down on traffic and travel time. Despite several delays and setbacks, officials are confident the …
It used to be that pretty much everyone visiting the Mexican Caribbean would have to fly into Cancun Airport and then hire transportation to get to their destination. This is because, aside from a few connections with the airport in Cozumel, Cancun is the only airport in the region with major international connectivity. Now that …
But just north of the resort town, a lesser-known destination is quickly catching up in popularity. Enter Costa Mujeres, a promising resort area that has seen its popularity skyrocket over the past year. Cancun’s busy summer season is just around the corner, with most resorts in the coastal destination expected to sell out as millions of …