While there has been some controversy surrounding the Maya Train due to the possibility of it destroying some important environmental and cultural sites, there are benefits that will come from its construction now that many of those issues have been resolved. One of those is opening up access to the region’s Magic Towns, which are …
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If you love marine life and are heading on vacation to Cancun, then this is your sign to go and visit the whale sharks! If you didn’t know already, whale sharks are known to be one of the most incredible creatures on earth, and with Riviera Maya being one of the most exciting destinations on …
Environmental officials in the Mexican Caribbean have issued new regulations concerning whale shark tours in Isla Mujeres. The directive is aimed at protecting the delicate species while allowing travelers to experience the majestic beauty of these gentle giants safely. Isla Mujeres is the most popular location for whale shark tours, with a handful of companies …
The Mexican Caribbean is home to three stunning Magical Towns: Isla Mujeres, Tulum, and Bacalar, which all rank among the top 10 most visited in the country. New statistics reveal that travelers are flocking to the Mexican Caribbean’s Magical Towns in record numbers. Here’s why these destinations near Cancun are soaring in popularity this year: …
The security situation of Quintana Roo post-pandemic can be best described as inconsistent — with flare-ups of incidents becoming a regular occurrence in this once super peaceful destination. For example, the chic destination of Tulum, where Instagram influencers are flocking to from the world over, has been the focus of more than its fair share …
After the recent lull in sargassum reaching the Riviera Maya’s shores, the situation has unfortunately taken a turn for the worse. The director of the Sargasso Monitoring Network, Esteban Amaro, has announced that the spring season is shaping up to be one of the heaviest yet, with 560 miles (900 km) of coastline at serious …
Since January, there has been a running conflict in Cancun with taxi drivers attacking Uber carriers, with the confrontations sometimes reaching extremely worrying levels of violence. Although the issue has calmed down significantly over the past 4 weeks, there are several flashpoints in the city where travelers should avoid ordering a pickup from an Uber …
The Mexican Navy has outlined its plan to deal with Sargassum on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean in the newly released 2023 Sargassum Operation. The plan comes amidst an unexpected wave of sargassum arriving in the region this spring earlier than expected. José Rafael Ojeda Durán, head of the Navy, presented the plan to …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are getting much-needed respite from unusually high sargassum levels this week as the Easter holidays kick off. Previously, environmental experts had warned that the region could potentially see record quantities of sargassum wash up on beaches this year. For now, it appears that the situation will not escalate so far, …
A new study reveals that the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo is home to some of the cleanest beaches in all of Mexico, where travelers can enjoy over 700 miles of coastline. From Cancun’s packed resort beaches to remote shores, there is an endless variety to choose from. Authorities have just wrapped up a …