Puerto Morelos, a charming beach town just about a 40-minute drive from Cancun, is quickly emerging as one of the Riviera Maya’s top community tourism hotspots. So, what is community tourism all about? This travel trend aims to go beyond the typical beach-pool-party experience (not that there’s anything wrong with it). Instead, community tourism is …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Nature is a popular travel trend this year as the post-pandemic vacation recovery continues to drive demand. This trend is evident in Cancun where an amazing 25 percent, or one in four travelers to the beach resort destination, is seeking to create a connection with nature on their vacation adventure to Cancun and the Riviera …
The security of Isla Mujeres has been given yet another boost after the previously announced Safe Summer 2023 operation officially began this past weekend. With this small island exploding in popularity, the need for a more robust security apparatus is a no-brainer. Thankfully, the approach to travelers’ safety has shifted in the past few years …
It is no secret that Cancun is one of the top destinations for tourism this year, as it forecasts to welcome more than 1.8 million tourists by the end of summer vacation. With over 500,000 passengers having already traveled through Cancun International Airport in the first week of July, it is clear that records are …
When it comes to world-class resorts in Mexico, there is no shortage of options. But among these exceptional choices, one dazzling resort on the Riviera Maya takes the crown. In the recent edition of Travel + Leisure’s ‘The World’s Best Awards 2023’, Xcaret Arte, an all-inclusive resort, claimed the number one spot in Mexico’s best …
When travelers think of historic Mayan ruins in Mexico, naturally Chichen Itza is the first place that comes to mind. For decades, it has held a high spot among the world’s most visited historical attractions, up there with the Great Wall of China and the Colosseum in Rome. But nestled high on a clifftop overlooking …