One of the most popular tourist attractions in the Mexican Caribbean was presented a high honor recently for its efforts to protect and preserve the cultural heritage in this region of Mexico. The award honored Grupo Xcaret, the holding company for the popular Xcaret park in the Mexican Caribbean, was presented to architect Miguel Quintana …
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In 2024, Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are more popular among American travelers as evidenced by a new report from the Ministry of Tourism that shows that the sunny region is on track for another record-breaking year for travel. A classic for millions of Americans, Cancun shows no signs of losing its grip as the …
The official launching of the Playa del Carmen to Tulum Maya Train route will be postponed by at least several weeks, according to a new update by Mexico’s president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The Fifth Section South portion of the state-of-the-art railway system is expected to play a key role in bolstering travel numbers between …
Travelers are flocking to vacations in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean at a record pace this year. In fact, as of the end of March this year, more than six million visitors have already headed to the area to enjoy a vacation getaway in the sun, sand and surf. The latest news from the major …
Ever since the pandemic, tourists have been more inclined to include one thing in particular when it comes to their vacations – luxury. Keen to leave no expense spared, tourists want the best of the best from their vacation, and that is why the luxury accommodation market has really taken off these past few years. …
The Maya Train system had its first safety incident this week when a train heading towards Cancun and loaded with passengers jumped the tracks near the Tixkokob station in the Yucatan. Mechanical Failure Derailment According to reports of the incident, the morning train was en route from the Campeche Station in the Yucatan to Cancun …
As Tulum continues to skyrocket in popularity with travelers thanks to its historical and natural beauty, officials are stepping up efforts to make sure travelers respect the destination’s delicate cultural & ecological value. From littering to bringing food & drink into restricted areas, there are a number of rules that a growing number of travelers …
Just as predicted, the Mexican Caribbean is off to another blinding start of the year, welcoming huge numbers of tourists to the destination. During the first week of March alone, a couple of weeks out of the spring break period, 538,000 visitors arrived in Quintana Roo, proving that its popularity shows no sign of slowing …
The much-awaited Cancun to Playa del Carmen Maya Train route is officially up and running, with some travelers already publishing reviews of the new service. With a maximum capacity of up to 221 passengers per train, the 45-kilometer route is set to revolutionize transportation between two of the leading resort hotspots in the Mexican Caribbean. …
The Easter holiday season is upon us once again, which means one thing for the Mexican Caribbean—lots and lots of tourists. As many emerge from the cold winter months in search of some well-needed sun and respite, popular tourist hotspots like Playa del Carmen begin to ramp up security measures in an attempt to give …