Cancun is typically a safe vacation destination, despite the presence of crime outside of the tourist areas, but a recent shooting in the Hotel Zone is a reminder that crime can happen anytime and anywhere. In this case, a 12-year-old boy was caught in the crossfire and killed, and officials are not taking it lightly. …
Cancun
The Mexican Caribbean’s powdery white-sand beaches, azure waters, and endless natural beauty are some of the strongest draws for the millions of travelers who flock to the region each year. And while Cancun offers plenty of that and more, a stunning location just 15 minutes from the resort hotspot gives the coastal city a run …
Over the years, Cancun has become so popular that it isn’t really a surprise when a luxury hotel brand wants to debut a new product at the destination. The newest brand to be added to that list is Marriott, which has launched its first-ever all-inclusive on the soft white sands of Cancun. Since its opening …
Cancun is bolstering beach safety for travelers during the hectic summer travel period with the deployment of more lifeguards to prevent drownings and other swimming risks. Each summer, over a million visitors flock to Cancun’s white-sand beaches – more numerous than ever this year – in search of sun, sea, and waves. Although largely safe …
The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for Mexico in August of last year. In it, they warned that travelers visiting the state of Quintana Roo, where Cancun is located, should exercise increased caution while visiting. Despite the warning, millions of travelers from around the globe who feel that Cancun is a safe vacation …
A new government initiative in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean promises to deliver a bold result: to keep up to 100 beaches in the region clear of sargassum seaweed until December. The new plan is part of a renewed effort to tackle the sargassum issue as the Mexican Caribbean skyrockets in popularity with travelers. Around …
Cancun’s beaches are currently seeing significant amounts of erosion following the intense effects of Hurricane Beryl, which swept over the city several weeks ago. Despite causing only minor damage to buildings in the area, the Category 2 hurricane swept away tons of sand from Cancun beaches, diminishing some sections of the city’s shoreline by as …
Police officers in Cancun are stepping up efforts to clear illegal vendors from public beaches as part of the city’s annual summer safety campaign. Beach vendors have been a ubiquitous sight in Cancun for years already, selling everything from refreshments to souvenirs. However, as complaints over scams and counterfeit goods increase, officials are intensifying efforts …
Cancun is more popular than ever among travelers, and the city expects to draw a record two million visitors this summer. Once considered low season for travel to the coastal resort city, summer has now become one of the most alluring periods for visitors to flock to Cancun. The city welcomes visitors to enjoy its powdery …
Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has announced an update on the expected completion time of the remaining sections of the Maya Train railway network. In a press conference held this week, the leader told reporters that work on the southern tracks of the Maya Train is progressing according to schedule and is expected to …