A warning was issued last week to tourists after the arrival of a dangerous marine species was found in the waters and coastline of the Mexican Caribbean. Known as the Portuguese Man o’ War, this poisonous jellyfish-like creature was found in the warm waters of Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, much to the dismay of …
Cancun
Cancun has easily become one of the most connected areas in the Mexican Caribbean in the past few years. More recently, the addition of Maya Train has meant that traveling in and around the popular tourist destination is easier than ever, allowing tourists to experience all the marvellous treats that the area and its surroundings …
Cancun and the surrounding Mexican Caribbean destinations have thousands of hotel rooms available for tourists seeking sun and sand. In Cancun, these hotels are divided between several areas, and one that is slightly north of the bustling Hotel Zone offers a quiet alternative to the more frequented spot. This area is called Costa Mujeres, and …
The U.S. Embassy & Consulates In Mexico department has issued a warning for all U.S. travelers visiting Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean this spring. This is done in the spirit of protecting every American while on vacation and with the express purpose of providing useful and up-to-date information that empowers U.S. citizens to enjoy the …
For the past two months, the Maya Train has been running services for tourists and locals throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. After dealing with delayed openings, cancellations, and even protests, the Maya Train seems to finally be finding its footing somewhat, with its next section between Cancun and Playa del Carmen due to be inaugurated on …
When visiting any destination, getting there is the easy part because once there, you’ll need to figure out how to get to your hotel and from place to place during your trip. In popular Mexican Caribbean hotspots like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, there are several different options, including taxis, Uber, and private transportation. …
Many travelers who visit Cancun take a taxi upon arriving at the airport or book private transportation in advance, but some opt to rent a car. Some rent a vehicle before leaving the airport, while others rent from offsite companies. They are either picked up at the airport and taken to the offsite rental company …
Despite the sunny and hot reputation of the Mexican Caribbean, even this beautiful corner of the world receives dips in weather. Sometimes, travelers see the clouds roll in, bringing rain showers that put a dampener on even the most committed beach travelers and their sun, sea, and sand plans. Unfortunately, the forecast throughout the month …
The phenomenon of vacation rentals has really taken hold of the tourism market these past few years. More and more tourists are looking for that home-away-from-home feel when traveling, skipping the more luxurious, all-inclusive hotels that so many usually opt for. Airbnb is the most notable app that offers thousands of homes in the Mexican …
Despite the winter travel frenzy quieting down, new figures reveal that resorts in Cancun and other hotspots across the Mexican Caribbean are nearly fully sold out this February. That trend is likely to continue for over a month, culminating with the hectic Easter travel period in late March. With occupancy rates of over 90%, Cancun …