It’s no secret that the Mexican-Caribbean is home to some of the most stunning dive sites worldwide. Many cities in Quintana Roo, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum are situated alongside the Mesoamerican reef, giving tourists the chance to catch a glimpse of the numerous coral and fish species that call the Caribbean Sea …
Cozumel
Last Sunday afternoon, Cozumel lifeguard Jorge Cauich noticed four women being swept into the ocean on San Martin beach. The group consisted of two 17-year-old girls from Cozumel, as well as a 28-year-old and 30-year-old, both from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. Cauich managed to save all four women as well as notify other lifeguards of the …
This week, the Municipal Government of Cozumel stated they had invested more than 900 thousand pesos in the restoration of three spectacular viewpoints situated along the Caribbean sea. The viewpoints are located on three of the busiest beaches in eastern Cozumel: San Martin, Chumul and Chen Rio. The reconstruction of all three viewpoints is set …
This week, Cozumel Airport manager Jorge Campos Romero stated that significant improvements would be made to the building this year, in order to improve current facilities and accommodate the influx of North American tourists set to visit the Mexican Caribbean. Around “90 million pesos” are set to be invested in the rebuild at this time. …
The Mexican Caribbean is expected to see a major increase in cruise ship passenger numbers this winter following a slow recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mexican Caribbean is one of the top destinations in the country for cruise ships thanks to its large ports and seaside locales. Despite facing setbacks amid …
Revealing Local Survey Highlights The Biggest Concerns For Those Living In The Region A new survey directed at local residents in Cancun and the state of Quintana Roo has revealed some interesting trends in regards to the problems impacting them the most. In particular, the study revealed how little concern residents have for the growing …
Sargassum seaweed continues to be an issue for Cancun beach goers as the microalgae regularly washes up on local beaches. This doesn’t mean that all of the beaches in Cancun are riddled with sargassum. In fact, there are plenty of spots that are virtually free of the foul smelling seaweed. This in part due to …
Fighting, Drunken Abuse, And Public Aggression Mar Century-Old Festival Around one hundred and fifty people were arrested at the Cozumel Carnival over the weekend for an array of offenses. At least one person was admitted to the hospital with serious injuries. According to multiple reports, the arrests were made over the course of the entire …
Cozumel and Playa del Carmen are two of the Mexican Caribbean’s most popular destinations. But how do they differ, and how can you choose between them? Here, we’ll run through the main differences between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen that travelers need to know. 1. Cozumel’s an island, Playa del Carmen’s on the mainland It’s …
Cozumel is a paradise island around 10 miles off the coast of Playa del Carmen. Known as one of the busiest cruise docks in Mexico, Cozumel sees its fair share of cruisers, but it also has plenty to offer those people who want to spend more than a night or two on-island. You’ll find a …