There are few things regarding safety that travelers to Cancun and the rest of the Mexican Caribbean have to worry about when visiting. Petty crimes like pickpocketing and getting scammed by fake tour operators are about the extent of crime that tourists typically deal with in popular Mexican Caribbean vacation destinations. But the discovery of …
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While the cost of living crisis seems to be lingering on longer than expected, it is no surprise that Mexico has just been ranked the No. 1 destination for expats in Internation’s most recent survey. The Mexican Caribbean also seems to be emerging as the No. 1 playground for digital nomads, with its stunning scenery …
Cities across the Mexican Caribbean – and especially Cancun – are bracing for huge quantities of sargassum seaweed to wash up on shore as thousands of travelers continue to pour into the region for their summer vacation. While sargassum levels have generally remained low during most of the season, a new seaweed patch spells trouble …
The Mexican Caribbean is undoubtedly one of the most popular hotspots for American holiday-goers this year, breaking all records compared to 2022. The Ministry of Tourism of Mexico reported that the first half of 2023 saw over 100 million international tourists entering the country, which is a 5.7 % increase compared to 2022. Cancun and …
With the Mexican Caribbean’s boundless popularity spilling out from areas like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, cities like Valladolid are experiencing a rebound in their hotel and restaurant sectors, with the expectation that it will continue to grow throughout the month of August. Located between Mérida and Cancun, this “Magic Town” is known for its …
Cancun is undoubtedly the most popular vacation destination in the Mexican Caribbean, but it isn’t the ONLY popular tourist destination in the region. Tulum, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Puerto Morelos, and of course Playa del Carmen also get a lot of foreign visitors too. In fact, in one of these places, Playa del Carmen, hotels are …
With the official start of summer only three weeks in, Cancun is nearing capacity in its hotel zone with occupancy reaching close to 90%. As forecasted to break records this summer, Cancun seems to reign supreme in its popularity, with Cancun International Airport reporting a total of 1789 flights on Saturday alone. This number is …
After a four-year hiatus, the Mexican government is re-launching an ambitious plan to help eradicate sargassum from popular beaches across the Mexican Caribbean. A magnet for international travelers, the Mexican Caribbean’s white-sand beaches are in better shape than ever thanks to new initiatives to tackle sargassum seaweed, a harmless yet unpleasant-smelling macroalgae that forms over …
Officials in the popular beach destination Playa del Carmen have decided to significantly improve beach safety by deploying more lifeguards and extending the service’s operating hours during the peak of the summer travel season. While drownings are rare, close calls are a common occurrence in places like Playa del Carmen, where strong currents and waves …
Every eager traveler who has ever thought of heading to Mexico will have no doubt come across the state of Yucatán as part of their research, and they should make it a destination on their bucket list. Home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world, as well as historical sites dating back …