If you’re looking for an alternative to the beach for your next vacation or perhaps an escape from the sargassum that’s currently washing up on the shores, you might be interested in exploring the Mexican Caribbean’s many water landscapes, such as rivers and cenotes. However, did you know that the area is also filled with …
Cancun
The behavior of some Cancun taxi drivers over the last month or so has been anything but professional, with some even going so far as to harass potential customers. In February alone, 60 or more taxi drivers were sanctioned for exactly this reason and for violating the “Zero Tolerance” rule of the Andres Quintana Roo …
After setting new passenger-related records on several occasions throughout the back end of last year and welcoming several new flight routes already this year, it’s now official – Cancun International Airport is the fastest-growing airport in the world. The wildly popular airport, which is conveniently located around 30 minutes from Cancun’s famous hotel zone, put …
We reported a few weeks ago that approximately 19 million tourists visited the Mexican Caribbean last year and that the numbers are expected to increase in 2023. On top of that, it was recently revealed that around 8.2 million of those tourists were from international destinations, which some travel officials in Quintana Roo have named …
Sargassum is becoming an increasingly common sight in Cancun’s Blue-Flag beaches as analysts say 2023 could see record levels of the stinky seaweed wash up on Mexican Caribbean shores. New investments in high-tech solutions are constantly popping up, and this week, Cancun officials said they would partner up with a local private firm that promises …
As generations go by, Mexico is becoming more and more gay-friendly. The Riviera Maya is slowly but surely setting itself up to be a prime location for LGBTQ+ travelers. With its vast coastline of white sandy beaches, located just south of Cancun, in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the Riviera Maya is a lesser-known alternative to the …
The latest estimates have revealed that Cancun will welcome around 30,000 international tourists during the month of March this year. These tourist numbers will come smack dab in the middle of Cancun’s infamous spring break holiday season, making Cancun yet again a major destination for young U.S. Americans for spring fun in the sun. When …
Adventure parks are a big thing in the Mexican Caribbean, and there are many throughout to visit for all kinds of adventures. During the daytime, these parks feature exciting activities like ziplining, ATVing, jungle exploration, and more. But there are three parks near Cancun that offer unique nighttime experiences that you won’t forget. Cancun And …
A group of young American travelers are reported to have been trapped at the Cancun-Merida toll booth for over 4 hours last week. This situation was due to the toll booth only accepting Mexican pesos, with neither card payments nor U.S. dollars being accepted. Furthermore, this unfortunate incident has sparked debate amongst residents of Quintana …
If you’ve recently traveled out of Cancun International Airport and tried to claim your VAT refund, it’s likely that you encountered some issues getting your refund. Due to some technical issues with the Cancun Airport’s digital pass initiative, international travelers have been having problems getting their VAT refunds at the airport. We’ve got all you …