Cancun and other major tourist hotspots such as Tulum and Playa Del Carmen have been pulling out all the stops in order to maintain a strong level of security for all visitors this year. Many initiatives have been a resounding success, as the Mexican Caribbean just experienced a record-breaking summer season with a large …
Once again, Chichen Itza stands atop the archaeological tourist attractions in Mexico. According to the Director of Cultural Heritage, Mauricio Diaz Montalvo, this July set another record for tourism at the iconic landmark. According to Diaz Montalvo, 12,000 people entered the park just on the on weekends last month, numbers not seen since before the …
Travelers from the Midwestern United States looking for another ultra-low-cost option to travel to Cancun for a beach resort vacation will soon have a new choice in airlines. Frontier Airlines made an announcement recently that it plans to expand its non-stop seasonal flight routes to Cancun from three new key airports in the region starting …
The Mexican Caribbean’s popularity is soaring to new highs this year as more travelers than ever before flock to enjoy the region’s sun-kissed beaches and affordable luxury resorts. But few destinations in the Mexican Caribbean are growing as fast as Isla Mujeres and Cozumel, two of the most popular islands in the region. Offering plenty …
Cancun’s busy tourism season is just around the corner and during this time thousands of visitors will arrive at the destination. As with other years, security will undoubtedly be enhanced through this busy season, and it will be easier than ever for security officials to keep tourists safe. This is due to Cancun receiving a …
Cancun is a popular beach destination for tourists all over the world. Because of this, visitors should expect expensive flights and hotel rooms due to the demand. However, several hotel and resort properties in Cancun surprisingly announced recently that they plan to cut their average daily rate up to 20 percent. It was a direct …
Authorities in Playa del Carmen are putting new mechanisms in place to monitor taxis, which have caused significant issues throughout the Riviera Maya. In Cancun, there have been reports of taxi drivers being involved in criminal activities, such as selling drugs and violence against drivers and tourists using Uber. In response, Playa del Carmen’s Lazaro …
Isla Mujeres, a stunning island that sits just off the coast of Cancun, has plenty to offer in the way of tourist attractions. It has so much to offer, in fact, that in 2015 it was named a “Magic Town,” which is a town in Mexico that is historically, culturally, or naturally significant. There are …
Sargassum, a brown seaweed that floods the Mexican Caribbean coast during the spring and summer months, is typically present until the fall months. Its presence is something that many visitors would rather not deal with on their vacations because it’s unsightly and smells. Fortunately, for those travelers visiting in the next several months, it won’t …
The United States Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Mexico and the state of Quintana Roo once again. The advisory removed a warning about an increased risk of kidnapping in Quintana Roo, which is home to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. Quintana Roo is currently under a level 2 advisory, which …