In the Riviera Maya, the sargassum season started early this year but it slowed down a bit in March after a significant arrival of the brown seaweed in February. Now, though, it is returning in huge amounts to the popular Mexican Caribbean vacation destination of Playa del Carmen. This has led Playa del Carmen officials …
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Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have become a global hotspot for digital nomads and remote workers after recent years have digitalized working culture. This year, the number of long-term residency visas is expected to climb steeply as the government seeks to attract more foreigners. Here’s why the Mexican Caribbean has become a magnet for digital …
Playa del Carmen has been one of the most proactive municipalities in the Mexican Caribbean when it comes to preventing sargassum from ruining vacations in paradise. This week, officials announced the city would install new sargassum barriers to further improve cleaning efforts. With sargassum levels expected to rise significantly this year compared to before, cities …
To care for the environment and promote sustainable tourism, the first electric bus will be introduced for travelers in the Riviera Maya. The bus can hold 80 people in total, with 34 seated. It can travel over 180 miles per charge and hit speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Additionally, the bus is specially …
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 …
Known for its beach life, nightlife, breakfast smoothie bowls, and the relatively easygoing lifestyle that it provides for many international tourists, Playa del Carmen continues to grow as a tropical vacation destination. For many travelers, there’s just something about this city that fits. One of the best ways to experience the vibe of this city …
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 …
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 …