In a remarkable development compared to earlier predictions, the latest summer sargassum forecast published by Quintana Roo’s Sargassum Monitoring network indicates that the seaweed season could end early this year. According to experts from the environmental agency, sargassum seaweed patches are expected on the Mexican Caribbean coastline this summer, but in lesser amounts than in …
Playa Del Carmen
It can be surprising for some travelers to learn that Playa del Carmen isn’t just a mini-Cancun. In fact, there are plenty of reasons why travelers should choose one over the other, and it’s not as simple as A is nicer than B. Both offer fantastic all-inclusive resorts, but there is more to these destinations …
Authorities are reinforcing security in the touristic zones of Playa del Carmen, according to Municipal President Lili Campos Miranda. According to President Campos Miranda, law enforcement will add 20 security elements to the existing security presence. In addition, she said that she would ask that a Navy presence returns to the city and could sign …
Across the Mexican Caribbean travelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to all-inclusive resorts. And with so many choices on the table, and new ones being built constantly, it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. Thankfully, each year the Wave Awards highlight the best in tourism across the world. And …
The Mexican Caribbean is pretty hard to beat when it comes to beaches. With so many miles of stunning coastline featuring scenic backdrops, soft white sand, and extremely clear azure waters, the region has tons of beautiful beaches that attract millions of travelers to visit from all over the world. However, one beach, in particular, …
Many hotels and resorts in Cancun are struggling to man counters, restaurants, and other important services amid a significant staffing shortage as travel numbers continue to soar. The summer vacation period is slowly kicking off, and many resorts in Cancun are projecting record occupancy rates of nearly 100%. Simultaneously, the Mexican Caribbean is desperately looking …
If you want a Riviera Maya experience like no other, then pack your cases; it’s coming to the Mexican Caribbean this fall. The first EDITION Riviera Maya will be located in the newly developed Kanai area and is an international luxury brand, which is now excitingly about to land on the Mexican Caribbean coastline for …
The Riviera Maya has been delighting tourists from all over the world for decades, even through the most turbulent times in Mexico’s recent history. It seemed as if nothing was capable of having a lasting negative effect on tourism in this southeastern corner of the country. That was until 12 years ago when the first …
Playa del Carmen, a former little fishing village, has undergone incredible expansion over the past few decades, developing as one of the Mexican Caribbean’s most popular destinations. But safety concerns often creep into the minds of potential travelers, exacerbated by the negative portrayal of Mexico’s security situation in the media. However, you can rest assured …
According to the director of the Federal Maritime and Federal Zone (ZOFEMAT), Adrian Medina, Playa del Carmen’s beaches are free of sargassum. He claims that the beaches are in their optimal state ahead of the Navy’s construction of the anti-sargassum net installation. While waiting for the nets to be completed, ZOFEMAT removed around 17 thousand …