Mexico is known for its street vendors, and destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, like Playa del Carmen, also have them. They can be found in the downtown area, on beaches, and at markets throughout the destination, but Playa del Carmen is cracking down on street vendors in one specific busy tourist area. That area is …
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There are endless things to do when visiting Cancun, but just a short drive away, you can experience one of the most unique attractions in the world. It’s a little town inside a theme park called Xenses that defies logic because of how it’s constructed. When you visit the town, aptly named, Town, you won’t …
After a slow summer, travelers are set to begin arriving in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean in growing numbers as the region heads toward the busy winter vacation period. As temperatures gradually begin dropping across much of North America, Cancun’s year-round heat provides a welcoming backdrop for millions of travelers to enjoy a balmy holiday. …
Cancun may be the most well-known and most popular Mexican Caribbean vacation destination, but it isn’t the only one worth visiting. There are several destinations up and down the Mexican Caribbean coast that have luxury all-inclusives, beautiful beaches, and plenty to do. One of those places is Playa del Carmen, and these Playa del Carmen …
A new government initiative in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean promises to deliver a bold result: to keep up to 100 beaches in the region clear of sargassum seaweed until December. The new plan is part of a renewed effort to tackle the sargassum issue as the Mexican Caribbean skyrockets in popularity with travelers. Around …
Last week, Hurricane Beryl worried more than 300,000 travelers who were vacationing in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean when the storm landed in the region. Despite the numerous negative impacts of the hurricane, the tropical storm also resulted in an unexpected benefit in Playa del Carmen: the reversal of beach erosion. Beaches in the popular …
The Mexican Caribbean government has activated a number of emergency weather protocols as hurricane Beryl continues to approach Cancun. Although currently only representing a low to moderate threat level to Quintana Roo, hurricane Beryl has the potential to cause mass devastation should it directly hit the touristy region. There are currently some 400,000 International travelers in Cancun …
With numerous beaches in Playa del Carmen shrinking due to erosion, bookings for hotels & resorts with rooftop pools are surging, according to new reports from Carolina Ortiz, the public relations director of a hotel in the tourist zone. A once extremely popular beach, Playa Mamitas in downtown Playacar, has suffered from the effects of …
The popularity of the Mexican Caribbean beyond Cancun is rapidly growing, with tourists in search of sun, sand, and surf for their vacation getaway. Looking just at occupancy levels for resorts and hotels in the region, several areas had higher levels of hotels full of tourists relative to Cancun. Exploring Beyond Cancun According to reports …
Authorities in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have launched Operation Storm to protect travelers and residents amidst ongoing rainy weather. Cancun and other nearby hotspots have been hit hard by heavy precipitation, wind, and thunder over the past week, causing flooding and other damage to buildings and homes. With heavy flooding currently affecting numerous hotspots in the …