Across Mexico, the most prestigious national award a beach can receive is the certification from the organizers of the platinum beach scheme. The qualifying criteria are tight, and receiving this seal of approval is no easy task. With that being said, even with the large number of hurdles to jump in the pursuit of certification, …
Riviera Maya
The stunning tourism hotspot of Isla Mujeres is a truly special destination. Close enough to the coastline and Cancun to see the bright lights at night, it provides a more exclusive and contained experience for travelers. A huge plus of this exclusivity, and perhaps one of the top-selling points for Isla Mujeres, is just how …
As the summer season draws to a close, Cancun and the Riviera Maya remain a magnet for travelers seeking thrilling experiences. The Mexican Association of Receptive Tourism Agencies (Amatur) recently announced outstanding results for the summer season in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, as well as destinations like Cozumel, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta. In …
At a recent high-level meeting that included the governor of Quintana Roo (the state home to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, etc.) and the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean raised a serious concern from the destination’s tourism providers. The vice president of the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean made the case that the …
The vast majority of travelers who visit the Mexican Caribbean choose either Cancun or Playa del Carmen as their base. And there’s no points for guessing why; both are super close to the Cancun International Airport, and after hours of flying the last thing most travelers want to do is embark on another trek. Tulum, …
Beaches in Cancun have a good reputation for cleanliness, but at times this image can take a bit of a hit. All it takes is for a few careless or unbothered visitors/locals to leave garbage behind and create a negative situation for everybody else. Not to mention the well-reported issues the destination has faced with …
The rising number of online scams in the Mexican Caribbean is a major source of concern to both officials and travelers. With more tourists falling victim to such fraud, authorities have released new guidelines aimed at protecting consumers from online crimes. New statistics published this week reveal the worrying extent of the phenomenon, as criminals …
The number of national and international tourists visiting the Mexican Caribbean this summer vacation period has blown all expectations out of the water. Some 20. 5 million visitors are expected to pass through the stunning location this year, and with numbers slowing down slightly in the fall period, it might just be the best time …
The digital nomad lifestyle keeps gaining traction, with an estimated 35 million remote workers as of August 2023. Mexico currently tops the list of digital nomad destinations, closely followed by Thailand and Indonesia. Considering that the Mexican Caribbean ranks as the country’s most sought-after tourist hotspot, it’s no surprise that digital nomads are increasingly drawn …
It’s not common for something tried and tested to be reinvented, especially not in the world of tourism. But that’s exactly what has happened in these up-and-coming destinations south of Cancun. In the towns of Chetumal and Xul-Há, a whole new all-inclusive experience has been rolled out that not only sounds awesome for travelers who …