A Toronto-based company has been appointed to enforce the collection of Cancun’s mandatory tourist tax. Quintana Roo, the Mexican state which includes popular travel destinations such as Cancun, the Riviera Maya, and Playa Del Carmen, has doubled down on collecting its VISITAX after originally bringing it into law on April 1st, 2021. With the goal …
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Cenotes are well known for being littered throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, being one of the most popular and frequently visited attractions in the country as a whole. While the Mexican Caribbean enters another record-breaking year for tourism, as well as grappling with the effects this is having on environmental and sustainability efforts, the Punta Esmeralda …
Hilton is continuing to advance their all-inclusive expansion in the Mexican Caribbean, adding to their already popular locations in Playa Del Carmen and Tulum. The newly announced Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort will be situated in the heart of Cancun on the beachfront between the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupte Lagoon. With 540 rooms …
In all its majesty and grandeur, Chichén Itzá welcomed one and a half million tourists in the first half of the year, as reported by The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). This makes the site the most visited archeological site in all of Mexico, with Teotihuacan near Mexico City ranking second. Of the …
The Mexican Caribbean is only getting more and more popular, rebounding strongly from the pandemic and cementing its place as one of the most desirable vacation destinations in the world. And while Americans have traditionally made up the biggest number of visitors, Canadians are showing they too want a slice of this Caribbean paradise. In …
The Riviera Maya is one of the most iconic destinations in the Mexican Caribbean and for good reason. This 80-mile stretch of white-sand coastline is quickly becoming the go-to place for luxury enthusiasts, where quiet beaches and lavish resorts come together for an unforgettable getaway. And with soaring travel numbers, the Riviera Maya is attracting …
Across the Riviera Maya, there is no shortage of destinations for travelers who want to escape the sometimes-hectic vibe of Cancun. In fact, this destination has grown so popular that it is reported that this summer has already achieved 85% occupancy rates. But for travelers that don’t love the idea of traveling south for hours …
Tourists are flocking to Cancun and its surrounding towns this year as the post-pandemic travel trend accelerates during the summer and into the busy fall season. However, there are 3 standout towns in the State of Quintana Roo that are becoming the most popular with tourists based on the overall hotel occupancies in the towns. …
Xcaret Park, a massive eco-adventure park near Cancun, is seeing its popularity explode with families this summer amid the Mexican Caribbean’s sweltering weather. With the thermometer regularly hitting temperatures of over 91 degrees Fahrenheit this summer, travelers are increasingly keen on refreshing and cooling experiences to escape the heat. And with its lush vegetation, underground …
In yet another effort to boost safety for millions of travelers this summer, Mexican officials have deployed hundreds of tourist police to deter organized crime. With safety being one of the hottest topics this year, authorities want to prevent criminals from damaging the Mexican Caribbean’s stellar reputation or, worse, targeting travelers. As millions of people …