The municipality of Isla Mujeres has been dealing with a water issue that continues to leave travelers all wet when enjoying a vacation getaway to the Mexican Caribbean island. Flooding on Isla Mujeres Despite the recent work of public works officials on Isla Mujeres, flooding continues on the island even after just a moderate amount …
Cancun
More than 15 million tourists visited Playa del Carmen last year, and there are plenty of things to do while visiting the Mexican Caribbean vacation destination. One of the most popular things to do is to walk along the famous 5th Avenue, or Quinta Avenida. This street, in the center of town, is filled with restaurants, …
Tourists visiting Cancun are sold a number of different travel-related packages near hotels, beaches, and tourist destinations of the area. While most of the vendors are legitimate, there have been issues in the past with not only vendors selling expired or fake tickets. Others have been accused of aggressive sales tactics to pressure visitors to …
With winter just around the corner, it’s no surprise that Cancun is already expecting a record-breaking high season. As always, the number one destination this winter for many people is Cancun, which has had an earth-shatteringly good year in the tourism sector and expects to see that success take them into the new year without …
Travelers to the Mexican Caribbean have something new to celebrate on top of the fast-approaching Winter season. A recently announced law is set to make visits to this paradise safer and more enjoyable than ever. Bernardo Cueto Riestra, the Secretary of Tourism for Quintana Roo, has championed this comprehensive new law, which aims to uplift …
The tourism industry has been having a historic year in the Mexican Caribbean, not only in tourist hotspots like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen but also in less well-known areas up and down the region. Two destinations just south of Cancun that are seeing a recent uptick in tourist activity are Mahahual and Xcalak, with …
It’s been over five decades since a computer algorithm developed by the Mexican Government selected Cancun as the country’s next tourist hotspot. To say that the algorithm totally nailed it would be an understatement. Once a barely developed fishing village infested with snakes – yes, ‘Kankun’ is Maya for ‘nest of snakes’ – the town …
Cancun’s taxi industry is set to become a lot safer next year with the enforcement of a new law that obliges taxi divers to use taximeters starting in April 2024. With taxi drivers committing a growing number of crimes, officials are devising new measures to make using taxis safer and more transparent. As Cancun gears …
As the safety and security of tourists becomes even more important in Mexico, more areas in the Mexican Caribbean catering to travelers are deploying video surveillance cameras for their protection. More Cameras Coming Soon The Mexican Caribbean municipalities of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Bacalar, José María Morelos, and Lázaro Cárdenas will soon have video surveillance cameras …
Cancun’s copious white-sand beaches are one of the city’s most striking features, attracting millions of travelers from across the globe. For the millions of travelers who visit Cancun each year, spending some time sunbathing in one of the city’s picturesque white-sand beaches is a highlight of their Caribbean getaway. As travelers continue to flock to …