With sargassum seaweed making an unprecedented comeback in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, travelers are scrambling to find fun alternatives to otherwise beautiful white-sand beaches. Fortunately, Cancun visitors can find plenty of nearby action-packed adventure and amusement parks that are fun for the whole family. Destinations like Cancun, Cozumel, and especially Playa del Carmen and …
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It looks like Cancun and other well-known tourist hotspots of Riviera Maya are setting themselves up to be an even safer destination for travelers ahead of the arrival of Spring Break. Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa has stated that security measures are being put in place ahead of the upcoming busy Spring Break period, and this …
The United States has just issued a new travel warning for three Mexican Caribbean tourist hotspots, highlighting growing concern over visitors’ safety. The travel warning comes as Cancun and other resort destinations get ready to welcome thousands of travelers during the busy Spring travel period. With millions of travelers flocking to Cancun and the Mexican …
Alarmingly high sargassum levels have been making the headlines across the Mexican Caribbean over the past several weeks as officials battle to keep the stinky seaweed from washing up on shore. While many locations across the region are forecast to see massive amounts of sargassum this week, others, like Cancun and Isla Mujeres, are expected …
The ongoing sargassum problem in Riviera Maya has been continuing to affect beaches all around the area, in particular those in Playa Del Carmen. Over the course of the weekend, Luis Herrera Quiam, the leader of the taxi drivers union ‘Lázaro Cárdenas del Rio’, made the call for taxi drivers in Playa Del Carmen to …
With sargassum making an unusually early appearance this year, cities across the Mexican Caribbean have started taking drastic measures to contend with record seaweed levels. Millions of travelers are expected to visit some of the region’s most popular resort hotspots over the coming months, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. Here’s a small recap …
It’s no doubt that Chichen Itza is up there as one of the most awe-inspiring and fascinating archeological sites not only in Mexico; but in the world. It is renowned for being one of the infamous new seven wonders of the world – once an important hub of Mayan civilization and now an incredible archaeological …
The most up-to-date report from the Mexican secretary of the navy states that the Riviera Maya could see up to 3 feet of sargassum buildup this week alone. This is more unwelcome news for travelers on this topic, with the situation showing no signs of letting up in the near future. It is estimated that …
Sargassum – a type of naturally occurring seaweed – is plaguing Cancun and Mexican Caribbean beaches earlier than usual this year. Officials are in a race against time as they activate cleaning protocols and set up sargassum collection points to deal with record seaweed levels. The sargassum season began unusually early this year, in mid-February, …
A male Canadian tourist has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a female Canadian was found dead at a resort in Playa Del Carmen. The suspect was found with what appeared to be blood stains on his person, as well as signs of swelling on his hands, which authorities believe indicate a violent altercation. …