While calm waters with crystal clear blue-green hues might seem like the norm for the Mexican Caribbean, it’s not always the case. Just like any other sea, the Caribbean can be unpredictable and sometimes dangerous, and current conditions led to a tragic drowning this past Monday. Now Cancun tourists are being reminded to take extreme …
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Many popular destinations in the Mexican Caribbean have been reporting hotel occupancy nearing full capacity during this record-breaking summer vacation period. Isla Mujeres, an island destination near Cancun, is again leading with one the highest hotel occupancy rates at 81.5% according to figures from the Ministry of Tourism of Quintana Roo. What was once an …
The formerly sleepy beach town of Puerto Morelos is quickly becoming a beach destination favorite for visitors to Cancun and the Riviera Maya. While security has not traditionally been an issue in the small town, wedged between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, local officials are taking some proactive measures to make sure the town remains …
Millions of travelers have heard of well-known vacation destinations like Cozumel, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Cancun, and many other Mexican Caribbean tourist hotspots, because of their popularity. Some of these destinations, though, are more popular than others for a number of reasons. And Cancun and the Riviera Maya are not just the most …
The latest occupancy statistics for Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are so impressive that, if this trend continues, this will be the destination’s greatest-ever year for tourism. Across the super popular traveler hotspots of Cancun, Costa Mujeres, Isla Mujeres, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos, occupancy continues to stay above 80%. With that being said, occupancy numbers …
The Mexican Caribbean is quickly becoming a magnet for American digital nomads as the popularity of remote work skyrockets. With office-based work becoming increasingly obsolete, many employees are seeking more flexible options for long-term work, with a large number of them setting their sights on the Mexican Caribbean. Improvements in safety, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a …
Cancun is popular among travelers from every corner of the world, but the warm sunny vacation destination is most popular among American tourists. A recent report shows that of the 6.5 million travelers who visited Mexico in the first six months of the year, 2.6 million visited Cancun. And there are 6 reasons why Americans …
As the island of Holbox, just 61 kilometers (30 miles) northwest of Cancun, continues to grow in popularity with visitors, new services are being added to the rural area for the protection of locals and travelers. The latest is a $4.3 million peso donation in first responder technology which should be available for emergency services …
The Maya Train is nearing completion, and new details are emerging about its stop at one of Mexico’s most iconic tourist attractions. New illustrations show wide green spaces and natural lighting throughout the Maya Train stop in Chichén Itzá. The Chichén Itzá station will be over 130,000 square feet and will be one of the …
Cancun is one of the hottest destinations this year for American travelers seeking a dreamy getaway complete with white sand beaches, plenty of sun, and world-class hospitality. And despite the record-breaking summer season, new forecasts suggest a significant drop in hotel occupancy rates in September, giving travelers a unique opportunity to enjoy Cancun without the …