As travel numbers explode, Playa del Carmen is quickly becoming one of the most popular resort destinations in the Mexican Caribbean. So much so that some analysts say the coastal town will no longer have a low season. Known for its downtown area teeming with culture, food, and life, as well as its array of …
Playa Del Carmen
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 …
The local and federal governments in Quintana Roo are being urged to better regulate Airbnb hosts in the state after it was brought to the attention of the public that many hosts are offering additional tours and activities on top of providing accommodation. Airbnb plays a big role in the tourism industry of Quintana Roo, …
In part of a wider effort by the Mexican government to control violence in tourist areas across the country, the military has been called into the beaches of Cancun and the Riviera Maya. More than 8,000 soldiers representing the National Guard, the Marines, and the Army have been stationed at tourist hotspots in Mexico to …
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 …
With the Easter vacation season arriving and summer just around the corner, last-minute bookings to the Riviera Maya are seeing a huge boost. Families, couples, and young groups of friends are working hard to balance the logistics of getting time off work and finding a super last-minute deal. And it’s no surprise that this area …
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, …
Did you know there’s a place near Cancun where you can see pink flamingos in the wild and also pink lakes? Yep, your Instagram is going to be glowing! If you’re heading to Cancun and on the lookout for an unforgettable and unique day trip for your next vacation, then the stunning pink lakes of …
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 …
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador claims that Cancun is full of American tourists, despite an advisory from the United States Department of State warning Americans to exercise increased caution in the area. “The State Department has forbidden 30 of the 32 [Mexican] states, but the country is full of Americans,” said President López Obrador. …