Cenotes are well known for being littered throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, being one of the most popular and frequently visited attractions in the country as a whole. While the Mexican Caribbean enters another record-breaking year for tourism, as well as grappling with the effects this is having on environmental and sustainability efforts, the Punta Esmeralda …
Cancun
Cancun is heading into a record-breaking travel season, with over 150,000 visitors expected to set foot in the tropical destination weekly. A new report by Mexico’s Secretariat for Tourism (Sectur) reveals that the sun-soaked destination is currently seeing one of the highest occupancy rates nationwide, with nearly 73% of all hotel rooms sold out. With …
The completion of the Maya Train is projected to be just a few short months away, and the first cars that are part of the much-awaited train have already arrived in Cancun. So it’s only a matter of time before tourists can start taking advantage of the opportunities for exploration that the train will provide. …
For some time now, taxis have not been the most well-liked form of transportation used by visitors to get from Cancun Airport to the Hotel Zone or around the city. And since platforms like Uber have entered the game, the situation has only gotten worse. The dissatisfaction of tourists with the taxi services in Cancun …
Cancun is a tourist destination, so there are both touristy and non-touristy things to do and to spend your vacation budget on. Some of these things are better off avoided, and there are six tourist traps specifically that tourists should avoid in Cancun right now. Not only could avoiding them possibly save you money, but …
The endlessly popular Hotel Zone in Cancun is receiving a huge boost in security this summer, with the confirmation that the recent increase in security personnel, which includes 250 patrol units, will continue at least to the end of the summer season. On top of this increase in security personnel, Cancun’s now widespread surveillance network …
Cancún has once again proven itself as the ultimate destination in Quintana Roo, with seven of its breathtaking beaches earning the prestigious Blue Flag certification. The city proudly boasts a total of 43 Blue Flag awards, with 41 renewals and 2 new additions for its beaches and boats. To be considered for the Blue Flag …
It is no secret that sargassum has been one of the biggest issues concerning the travel and tourism sector of the Mexican Caribbean. Following the previous year’s records, many of the beautiful, golden coastlines have been bracing themselves for another year of full coverage. However, one beachfront town has had a pleasant surprise. Mahahual, located …
Cancun is no doubt the favorite Mexican Caribbean destination for tourists, but due to it being so popular, it can get pretty crowded during the busiest seasons. But what if you could have access to everything Cancun has to offer but be in a quieter, more peaceful location? Well, it’s actually possible, and that’s why …
A lot of people, tourists and locals alike, are looking forward to the Maya Train beginning operations in December because it will open up opportunities for getting around more of the Yucatan Peninsula. One aspect of the project that Mexican Caribbean tourists are particularly excited about is the addition of a Maya Train station connecting …