Currently classified as a ‘yellow’ zone in terms of COVID-19 contagion and cases, the state of Quintana Roo is making its way towards the green zone following recent progress in controlling transmission. Over the past two days, the state registered zero deaths and a decrease in new daily cases. Governor Carlos Joaquín expands on the …
View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
The Cancun Hotel Association is asking the state government of Quintana Roo to delay the new tourist tax until January, 2022. Beginning April 1, international visitors to the state of Quintana Roo which includes Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Cozumel and Tulum will begin paying a new tourist tax. State officials have said the new fee …
As the pandemic-era workforce shifts to remote work practices, the Quintana Roo Tourism Council has reported an increase in digital nomads relocating to the Mexican Caribbean. Mexico’s relaxed entry requirements, relatively lenient restrictions, and attractive climate already make it an ideal location for travelers. More recently, enhanced office accommodations and growing remote-work communities in the …
View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
Beginning April 1, international visitors to the state of Quintana Roo which includes Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Cozumel and Tulum will begin paying a new tourist tax. State officials have said the new fee proposed by Governor Carlos Joaquín González and approved by the state Congress last year, will generate 600 million pesos (US $29.1 …
View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
With the Sargassum season approaching, Cancun and Quintana Roo officials are concerned over a 44 square km patch of seaweed floating off the coast of Africa. Sargassum is a brown type of seaweed that collects on the white sand beaches of the Mexican Caribbean every year. In recent years the Sargassum has continued to get …
Construction has officially started on the the section of the Maya Train that will run from the Cancun International Airport to Tulum. The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Quintana Roo Governor, Carlos Joaquin were on location to kick off the project. This part of the route will be fully electric and will …
Aiming to stimulate tourist activity, the renowned Wyndham hotel chain is offering guests up to a 40% discount on hotel and resort stays in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and beyond. The hotel chain currently has 50 locations spread throughout 25 Mexican cities, with the promotion lasting until the end of this year. Cancun’s Wyndham …
View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
Americans are displaying a growing interest in relocating to Mexico’s beautiful tourist hotspots, Cancun and the Riviera Maya, as observed by Mexixo’a Real Estate Board. The shift roots from Cancun’s relatively affordable costs accommodating foreigners with a comforting experience that doesn’t require an abundance of finances in comparison to other tourist destinations. With an expat …
View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
The popularity of Tulum continues to skyrocket and is often being referred to as the next Bali. As it stands now, the only way to get to Tulum is to arrive at the Cancun International Airport and take the hour and a half drive south. Traveling to Tulum is about to become a whole lot easier …
The Governor of Quintana Roo has announced an easing of restrictions for Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum as the Mexican Caribbean prepares for an influx of travelers for spring break. State governor Carlos Joaquin announced that the state epidemiological light will change from orange to yellow which allows for more occupancy at hotels, restaurants …
