Actions against taxi and other transportation drivers who abuse their privileges in Cancun have been taking a long time. Overpricing, aggressively trying to get passengers, and being involved in violent acts and illegal activities have given drivers, especially taxi drivers, a bad reputation. For years, it seems that they have been getting away with such …
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When visiting any foreign country, it’s important to be aware of the rules and regulations that tourists must follow. In the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, where the destinations of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and Tulum, among others, are located, one of those things is paying the VISITAX. It’s a tax that visitors must …
Vacations are expensive, but they’re even more costly if you fall victim to a scam during your vacation. Criminals often prey on unsuspecting and trusting tourists, pulling off all kinds of scams, from selling fake tour tickets to offering vacation rentals that don’t exist. A common one in many vacation destinations is distributing counterfeit money, …
Now that the slow season is over in Cancun, more and more tourists are beginning to arrive to enjoy the warm weather, beautiful beaches, and luxury accommodations. It’s a great way to spend time off during the winter season, but if you haven’t booked already, you better book fast. Cancun is expecting a busy winter, …
Cancun’s busiest season for tourism is just getting underway, with millions of tourists expected to arrive in the destination over the next few weeks. Because of this, Cancun has launched a massive security operation to keep tourists safe during the high season. The task of protecting tourists while visiting is one that takes a lot …
In Cancun, the busiest season is beginning, but even though millions of tourists visit the destination during this time, there’s something that tourists look forward to during the winter. That is the end of sargassum season, the time of year when visitors can say goodbye to Cancun sargassum for a few months. That time is …
Many travelers who visit Cancun don’t prefer taxis over other forms of transportation for several reasons. Aside from the usual complaints, the ongoing battle with Uber drivers and the “monopoly mentality” scares people away. Fortunately, there are plenty of other options, and we’ll discuss the top Cancun transport alternatives as four main complaints drive passengers …
Getting to your destination’s airport while taking a vacation is only half the journey. Once there, you’ll need to get from the airport to your hotel, a detail that is often an afterthought but important to consider. Getting from Cancun Airport to the Hotel Zone, where you’ll likely be staying, is a bit pricey. Finding …
Uber has a long and storied history in Cancun. It began operating in the destination way back in 2016 but stopped just months later. It didn’t start again until 2019, on an unofficial basis. Since then, the company has battled to be recognized as a legal transportation provider despite having been given the legal go-ahead …
Cancun’s slow season is just about over, and one of the busiest seasons for the destination is just around the corner. The airport will be busier, more tourists will be on the beaches, tours will have more people, and hotels will be filled to near capacity. If you’ll be visiting during this busy season, here …