Many travelers think of Playa del Carmen as a place to go for sun and sand, and while they are not wrong, there is much more the area has to offer. One of those things is a huge collection of cenotes that are popular not only among locals but tourists too. Now, Playa del Carmen …
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American pop sensation Britney Spears has been spotted enjoying her vacation in Playa del Carmen. The pop singer has posted multiple pictures of her soaking up the sun on her widely followed social media accounts, calling the destination a “magical place.” Britney Spears is just one of many celebrities that have chosen to holiday in …
An amber alter was issued in the municipality of Solidaridad after a Japanese teenager went missing in Playa del Carmen on Saturday, October 8. Authorities are searching for the missing teenager and are concerned for his well-being. There are currently more than 15 missing foreigners among the more than 600 people that have been reported …
Cancun’s bustling nightlife attracts millions of visitors to the seaside town each year, but its boisterous bars and nightclubs are proving to be a hassle for an increasing number of people. Authorities in the city are now considering measures to decrease nighttime noise levels in Cancun’s main party areas. Excessive noise pollution is an issue …
RIU, one of the most established hospitality firms operating in the Mexican Caribbean, is opening a new 550-room hotel in Costa Mujeres this October. Riu Latino Costa Mujeres is the chain’s newest adults-only property, complete with luxurious amenities, all-inclusive services, and stunning tropical surroundings. Set to open in late October, the new adults-only property will …
An American tourist drowned Thursday evening in a Playa del Carmen hotel. The incident occurred in a popular resort close to Puerto Aventuras. Despite efforts to resuscitate the man, the victim was pronounced dead after being rushed to a nearby private clinic. Authorities are still investigating the accident, and the exact details surrounding the drowning …
The construction of the Maya Train in Cancun can finally go ahead after facing months of legal setbacks over environmental concerns. The Maya Train is Mexico’s flagship infrastructure project, a massive undertaking to build over 1500 kilometers of railway tracks through six states, including Quintana Roo. Set for completion by the end of next year, …
This month, sargassum levels in Cancun and Quintana Roo are predicted to drop rapidly. Monitoring by the state’s Secretary of the Navy of Mexico (Semar) has shown that no massive arrivals of the seaweed are expected to arrive on Cancun’s shores from this week onwards. This is a huge relief for tourists looking to visit …
Playa del Carmen’s beaches are sargassum-free for the first time in over six months as the Atlantic hurricane season is helping keep the brown seaweed at bay. The resort town has struggled to contain vast quantities of sargassum seaweed over the summer, with authorities this year cleaning up more sargassum than at any point in …
The state of Quintana Roo has only recorded one kidnapping case this year, despite the U.S Government issuing a travel warning regarding this issue. This comes after Oscar Montes de Oca ( the head of the Quintana Roo Attorney General’s Office) confirmed that no other kidnapping attempts had been documented by authorities. The U.S State …