Recently, Cancun unveiled its newest shopping extravaganza: the Grand Outlet Riviera Maya. This impressive complex, nicknamed ‘GO Mall,’ іs оn track tо become not only the region’s largest shopping mall but also the biggest іn all оf Latin America. It’s clear that this ambitious goal might be well within reach since GO Mall has already …
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Some would argue that 2023 has already been a historic year for tourism in Cancun, as it clinches the coveted title of the most popular beach destination in the entire world. Quintana Roo has seen huge, transformative investments in infrastructure, welfare and security, and conversation and preservation, which in turn has led to one of …
As the summer season draws to a close, Cancun and the Riviera Maya remain a magnet for travelers seeking thrilling experiences. The Mexican Association of Receptive Tourism Agencies (Amatur) recently announced outstanding results for the summer season in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, as well as destinations like Cozumel, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta. In …
At a recent high-level meeting that included the governor of Quintana Roo (the state home to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, etc.) and the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean raised a serious concern from the destination’s tourism providers. The vice president of the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean made the case that the …
Lately there seems to be no end to the reports of Cancun taxi drivers causing a scene, but typically their focus is Uber drivers, and tourists are only periodically affected. In the newest story in the taxi-Uber saga, though, tourists were affected, and they seemed to have no problem speaking out to the taxi driver. …
The vast majority of travelers who visit the Mexican Caribbean choose either Cancun or Playa del Carmen as their base. And there’s no points for guessing why; both are super close to the Cancun International Airport, and after hours of flying the last thing most travelers want to do is embark on another trek. Tulum, …
Beaches in Cancun have a good reputation for cleanliness, but at times this image can take a bit of a hit. All it takes is for a few careless or unbothered visitors/locals to leave garbage behind and create a negative situation for everybody else. Not to mention the well-reported issues the destination has faced with …
The rising number of online scams in the Mexican Caribbean is a major source of concern to both officials and travelers. With more tourists falling victim to such fraud, authorities have released new guidelines aimed at protecting consumers from online crimes. New statistics published this week reveal the worrying extent of the phenomenon, as criminals …
Located about two hours on a toll road from Cancun, the magical town of Valladolid has a number of activities that will transport visitors to the popular tourist attraction to a different and more traditional part of Mexico. Here are 6 great things to check out on a day trip or even longer adventure to …
New regulations are coming to vacation rentals in the Mexican State Quintana Roo which includes the popular tourist destinations of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres, and Tulum. The announcement came late last week from the leader of the Quintana Roo Tourism Secretariat Bernardo Cueto Riestra. What exactly does all of this mean for visitors …