Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are getting much-needed respite from unusually high sargassum levels this week as the Easter holidays kick off. Previously, environmental experts had warned that the region could potentially see record quantities of sargassum wash up on beaches this year. For now, it appears that the situation will not escalate so far, …
Riviera Maya
If you’re heading to Cancun and the Riviera Maya this summer, forecasts are now out for the upcoming hurricane season! June 1st to November 30th is when the hurricane season officially begins, and during this period, you can typically expect hurricanes and tropical storms in the Mexican Caribbean. They have been known to cause severe …
Travel agencies that specialize in package vacations to Cancun and the Riviera Maya have announced a forward-thinking initiative to help combat fraud related to cultural and recreational tour activities. These Mexican-based travel agencies are working in partnership with over 1,400 American, Canadian, and European travel agencies and are rolling out new vacation packages that don’t …
Authorities in Tulum have released a bulletin statement seeking to clarify the current security situation for travelers, expats, and Tulum natives. In the statement, the authorities mention the huge success of recent operations to remove criminal activity from the area, announcing a large number of arrests and the seizure of weapons and narcotics. Recent months …
Did you know there’s a place near Cancun where you can see pink flamingos in the wild and also pink lakes? Yep, your Instagram is going to be glowing! If you’re heading to Cancun and on the lookout for an unforgettable and unique day trip for your next vacation, then the stunning pink lakes of …
Chichén Itzá and Tulum were the first and third most visited archaeological sites in Mexico, according to data from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). Of the 15 archaeological sites that accounted for over 1% of total visitors, 6 were from the states of Yucatán or Quintana Roo. Other noteworthy archaeological sites on …
A group of tenacious restaurants in Cancun has won back the freedom to have designated smoking areas on their premises. So far, 15 restaurants, mostly located in the hotel zone, have been granted more relaxed rules. Meanwhile, a representative of restaurants in Cancun stated that there are more establishments with similar requests waiting for their …
A 10-year-old American was released from a hospital in Colorado after surviving a shark attack while vacationing with his family in Cancun. On the last day of their vacation in the Yucatan Peninsula, the Armijo family decided to enjoy a relaxing day on the beach, where their son, Dillon, was bitten in knee-deep water. “I …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are some of the world’s top beach destinations. Each year, millions of travelers flock to Cancun’s miles-long coastline for a taste of pure white-sand beaches and some of the bluest waters in the Caribbean. The city’s famous hotel zone is full of renowned beaches; while many travelers are familiar with …
The Riviera Maya super-destination of Playa Del Carmen has made a serious statement with the removal of the taxi licenses of 41 drivers in the area. Although taxis play an important part in the Riviera Maya transportation ecosystem, the spotlight has been shining on the industry for all the wrong reasons. Social media during the …