The Mexican Caribbean is entering a new era that will see a huge transformation across the destination that sets the region on course to offer travelers more value than ever. With the new year came the confirmation that 2023 was the Mexican Caribbeans’ biggest year ever, and saw some of the smaller destinations outside of …
Playa Del Carmen
Officials in the popular resort hotspot of Playa del Carmen have proactively launched a series of inspections across many of the city’s vacation rentals to improve visitor safety. The move is part of a wider regional effort to make Airbnbs and other similar accommodations safer for travelers. In 2024, online rentals will become more popular …
As the sargassum season slowly but surely approaches Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, now is the best time to take advantage of unusually good swimming conditions in much of the region. Last week, strong winds and heavy rains contributed to pushing sargassum seaweed away from resort hotspots across the sun-soaked area. That’s especially true in Playa …
One month and a half into the running of the Maya Train, passenger numbers show no sign of slowing down. With its inaugural route from Palenque, Chiapas to Cancun launching last December, officials, locals, and tourists waited with bated breath to see if it would be a success. As the next section announces its launch …
While everyone is anticipating the completion of the Maya Train project, there are some amazing places to visit along the sections of the train that are already operating. Travelers have already been enjoying the opportunity to visit places like Merida, Valladolid, and Chichen Itza since December. Now, Cancun tourists will be able to take the …
So far, so good – sargassum levels remain low in the Mexican Caribbean! What is becoming a continuous problem and quite the headache for Mexican officials and businesses is the natural phenomenon that has been washing up on the golden shores of major hotspots like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen for quite some time now, …
tourist floating in crystal blue waters in Mexican Caribbean
The Mexican Caribbean is a paradise for travelers, with a never-ending coastline of stunning beaches, strong cultural experiences, and a huge number of attractions and excursions; it is super-rewarding for travelers to step out of their resort and see as much of the destination as possible. But while exploring is highly recommended while on vacation …
In recent years, the natural phenomenon of sargassum has been causing many issues for the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula. The masses of smelly, brown algae have been washing up on some of southeastern Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, much to the dismay of hoteliers and tourists. That is why some hotels in the Riviera Maya …
If there is one thing more than anything else that tourists flock to the Mexican Caribbean for, it is for the beaches. Places like Cancun and Playa del Carmen are the perfect getaway, especially during the winter months, as they are home to picture-perfect beaches, with sugary sands and crystal-blue waters that could honestly match …