Americans have a long-lasting love for the sunny beaches of the Yucatàn Peninsula, and nothing seems to stop them from enjoying it. Despite updates from the US government regarding safety issues across Cancun and its surroundings, tourism is flourishing at record high levels. Last month, the US government updated a new travel advisory for visitors …
Tulum
This week, Quintana Roo authorities have expressed the need to expand its police force, after an influx of summer tourists in Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The state of Quintana Roo currently has 3.5 police officers per thousand inhabitants, which is higher than Mexico’s overall average of 2.8. However, the colossal number of visitors expected …
Investment Will See A More Comprehensive Surveillance System Installed In The City Tulum’s police for ice undergoing some positive changes in its battle to lessen the effects of rising crime in the city. In particular, some police enforcement and the addition of a new surveillance control system are hoped to benefit the service. Tulum has …
Sometimes, when you’re on vacation, you want a few more home comforts than a hotel room can deliver. For example, if you want to prepare your own meals, or if you’re staying for longer than a few days, private rentals can be a great option. Tulum has thousands of listings, in its beach and downtown …
It’s no surprise that Cancun had a hotel occupancy rate of 82% before the summer season began: with stunning white-sand beaches, azure-blue surf and plenty of traditional cuisine and culture, this much-loved Mexican getaway is especially popular with North American tourists looking for a tropical paradise that isn’t too far from home. Cancun also has …
A large brick of cocaine was found along the Hashita Pandano hotel beach in Tulum on June 30th. The drug was reportedly wrapped in brown tape and marked with the letters ‘VX’, thought to be the initials of the person that owns it. Authorities were alerted to the mysterious package through C5: this system connects …
Lingering Pandemic Shortages Continue To Cause Problems For Establishments Continuing staff shortages are causing significant problems for restaurants and hotels in the Cancun and wider Quintana Roo region. Several restaurants have had to postpone their opening until sufficient numbers of personnel have been acquired. According to the President of the National Chamber of the Restaurant …
Latest Bust In Tulum Hauls Significant Amount Of Narcotics From The Street Nine drug dealers have been arrested in the latest sweep of the popular Tulum Hotel Zone. The bust is good news but signifies the consistent market for illegal substances. According to reports, the arrests were made as part of a wider intelligence operation …
Quintana Roo authorities have begun to increase surveillance of beaches near the Cancun hotel zone after tourists were robbed at gunpoint at Isla Blanca beach last week. According to eyewitnesses, 6 armed robbers entered the beach on jet-skis near the Extreme Zone Beach & Spa Hotel. They then began to threaten beachgoers, severely beating one …
Businesses and hotels in Playa del Carmen are urging authorities to take stronger action to prevent violent crime from further escalating following the death of two Canadian citizens this week. The security situation in Playa del Carmen’s hotels is a major concern for the area amidst the busy summer season. As a result, more troops …