As summer temperatures draw travelers in droves to Cancun’s packed white-sand beaches, some visitors find the crowds a little too overwhelming. Fortunately, the Mexican Caribbean is brimming with hidden gems and underrated destinations that offer white-sand beaches, rich culture, and much more. One of them is the stunning coastal town of Mahahual, situated several hours …
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As Cancun’s beaches become increasingly crowded and the city skyrockets in popularity, many travelers are exploring destinations outside of the Mexican Caribbean hotspot. One stunning region stands out among the crowd for its stunning beaches, colorful lagoons, and rich Mayan history. The sun-soaked Costa Maya, in the southern region of the Mexican Caribbean state of …
Although Cancun remains by far the top choice for millions of travelers headed to the Mexican Caribbean, a number of smaller destinations south of the busy hotspot are starting to see their occupancy rates skyrocket ahead of the launching of the Maya Train. That’s according to new projections by local hotel associations, who have noted …
Calling a destination the “New Tulum” is a big claim to make, but thanks to a few huge changes in the Mexican Caribbean in the past few years for one town, the shoe fits. But first, it’s important to clarify how there can be a new Tulum when Tulum still exists. Over the past decade, …
Before the world went through the pandemic, the Mexican Caribbean was more popular than ever, with a whole host of tourism records broken in 2019. And while that may feel like a lifetime away for some, the destination, as well as other destinations throughout the world, have been working hard to return to the high-flying …
The Mexican Caribbean, and the larger region of the Yucatan Peninsula, are full of awe-inspiring vacation destinations. Many of these, like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and Tulum, have grown super popular among tourists from international destinations, particularly from the U.S. and Canada. Others, like Bacalar, Chetumal, and Mahahual, are just starting to grow in …
Tourists in Cancun need to be extra careful when exchanging money on their upcoming vacation getaway. There have been a number of counterfeit bills floating around in the south of Quintana Roo that are expected to be making their way towards the area around Cancun and the Yucatan in a matter of days. Counterfeit Bills …
The Mexican Caribbean is having its best year on record in terms of international arrivals as the sun-drenched region skyrockets in popularity. The recent launching of the Maya Train coupled with the inauguration of Tulum’s cutting-edge airport means that the touristy region will only continue to grow in popularity. But one region south of Cancun …
Strong demand from international travelers is leading to an improved experience next year at Cancun International Airport. The publicly traded owner of the airport, Aeropuertos del Sureste (ASUR), announced recently that it will be investing $1.4 billion dollars to renovate and upgrade passenger services at the second busiest airport in Mexico. Terminal 4 Expansion Terminal …
It’s not entirely to be unexpected. But the start of the new highly touted Maya Train project hasn’t come without its initial hiccups. In fact, traveler feedback is saying that the first runs of the new Mexican Caribbean train service have come with significant passenger delays. Hours of Delays The train will definitely be a …