While tourists are guaranteed to find stunning white-sand beaches and massive all-inclusive resorts in Cancun, the city is increasingly becoming a top destination for music festivals. From electronic music to pop and everything in between, travelers can enjoy a range of music festivals that are sure to energize your next tropical holiday. In this article, …
Riviera Maya
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya, a top-rated family-friendly 5-star all-inclusive resort in Riviera Maya, was awarded an impressive number of accolades in Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards 2022. The resort, owned by hospitality giant Karisma, is one of many properties operating under the brand to receive awards from the prestigious publisher. From design to luxury …
It was reported by local news in Quintana Roo this week that the cases of violence which have been happening in the tourist area of Playa del Carmen recently are linked to extortion. Following some recent violent incidents in this tourist-heavy area, a local prosecutor Montes de Oca is assuring the public that the situation …
Whether it’s sargassum or beach trash, the cleanup seems to never end. We reported last week that garbage replaced sargassum as one of the main concerns on Cancun beaches this month. And from the looks of it, local groups are already doing some of that work. Over the weekend, Quintana Roo civil associations, in cooperation with …
If you’re wondering if there’s an official ‘tourist rate’ for taxis in Cancun and the surrounding region, the answer would be a simple No. It was recently reported by the Quintana Roo-based news agency Radio Formula QR that there is, in fact, no such extra rate for taxis for tourists in existence in Cancun. So …
Cancun and the Riviera Maya are by far the most sought-after destinations by Americans in Mexico this winter, according to Expedia, an online travel shopping company. The Mexican Caribbean’s sun-soaked resort towns have for long been the top international destinations for North Americans, who choose the region for its stellar beaches and unmatched availability of …
In a vote this week, the Mexican Chambers of Deputies approved an amendment to the country’s General Wildlife Law to “prohibit any specimen of marine mammal from being subject to extractive use, whether subsistence or commercial.” Votes were 331 for and 17 against, including 125 absentee votes. Under the guidance of the amendment, marine animals …
When it comes to vacation destinations in the Riviera Maya, Cancun, Cozumel, and Playa del Carmen are probably the first places that come to mind, but there is another place that gets millions of visitors. Isla Mujeres is actually one of the most visited destinations in the area, and it is only a short trip …
The Mexican-Caribbean is expected to experience an upsurge in tourism over the next five years, as discovered during the ‘Rethinking Tourism’ Forum, held in Cancun. The forum, which occurred on Tuesday morning, found that tourism is set to increase exponentially due to the expansion of Cancun’s airport and the loosening of Covid-19 restrictions, not to …
The population of Quintana Roo is being asked to take precautions against the harsh rains and strong winds of Hurricane Ian. The severe tropical storm reached a category 3 level this morning and is currently moving in an easterly direction towards Cuba. Several tourist-frequented areas of Quintana Roo, such as Cancun and Playa del Carmen, …