Despite the conclusion of the record-breaking winter holiday season, Cancun and the Riviera Maya remain as popular as ever among sun-seeking travelers. Even beyond the seasonal peak, the region is poised to set new tourism records, defying the traditional post-holiday slowdown. Data from The Mexican Secretary of Tourism (Sectur) reveals that Quintana Roo’s beach destinations …
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After years in the making, the Maya Train has finally begun running its services for tourists and locals, and what a first month it has been. The region, which has seen a tourist boom like no other these past few years, had previously been crying out for a reliable and affordable public transport service to …
Within a matter of weeks, the new highly anticipated Maya Train has already seen upwards of 15,000 passengers using the service during the busy winter high season. After years in the making, the Maya Train finally launched in December 2023 to a somewhat rocky start, with sold-out train rides and cancellations already taking place within …
Travelers visiting Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean in 2024 are set to receive a level of convenience never before seen in Mexico; this is thanks to the opening of huge new transport infrastructure projects, as well as the knock-on effect that these new links will have on already existing transport options. Additionally, it isn’t just …
Travelers to the tourist beach resort destination of Tulum are advised not to wear expensive jewelry and other items in public. They also need to be very focused on their surroundings and watch for people who appear to be following them in town. This warning comes after three robberies in Tulum by criminals who were …
A strong winter holiday travel season helped lift passenger counts at Cancun International Airport to more than three million passengers for the month of December. It brought the total for the year to more than 32.75 million airport travelers. International Tourists Increase in Cancun During the month of December, the number of international passengers almost …
For the longest time, Cancun was the reigning champion as the go-to destination in the Mexican Caribbean for travelers worldwide. While that is still the case, other destinations have begun to emerge as serious competition to the well-known tourist hotspot, with all eyes on one in particular: Tulum. Set with an all-new international airport, Felipe …
Tulum International Airport recently began operations, enabling for an even greater number of travelers to reach the historical destination south of Cancun. With demand for the popular hotspots soaring, travelers have been surprised by exorbitant taxi fares and the lack of affordable public transport options for reaching the airport. This week, ADO, the largest bus …
A vacation to Cancun is rarely a boring affair, with a near-endless calendar of events, shows, and festivals in constant supply. Among these, the Cancun New Year’s parties are rightly some of the biggest, but now with 2024 already here and a new year in full swing, travelers have some truly awesome events to experience …
Last year was one for the record books for Airbnb in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. The company not only increased revenues in 2023, but also the number of properties available to travelers in the area. More Than 30 Percent Increase in Cancun In Cancun alone, Airbnb increased its revenues and units 34 percent in …