Isla Holbox is a vibrant and idyllic Caribbean island on the Yucatan Peninsula, and it has been suffering from severe electricity blackouts and even water shortages in recent months. The mayor of Holbox, Manuel Escamilla García, has reported that new transformers have been installed, and the old ones have been switched out by the Federal …

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has issued a notice warning American citizens of timeshare and real estate scams in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean.  U.S. officials are urging travelers to exercise caution when considering the purchase of real estate in Mexico due to the prevalence of scams affecting the market. Purchasing property in Mexico can …

Each year more than 2 million people from across the globe visit the amazing Chichen Itza, and anyone who has experienced the magic feeling of walking through this historical marvel understands its never-ending appeal. And while Chichen Itza deserves its popularity, it may just need to be prepared to lose some of that popularity to …

Hurricanes and tropical storms are one of the scariest weather phenomena in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, with several powerful storms battering the region every year. Fortunately, severe tropical storms are rather rare, with Hurricane Gilbert being the last major hurricane to strike the tropical city of Cancun. In this article, we’ll go over whether …

Are you heading to Tulum and wondering where the best places to watch the sunset might be? Typically, we love to observe a good sunset on the beach, as it falls behind the horizon, but in Tulum, as it’s on the east coast, you get the privilege of having a slightly different viewing experience. You …

Both travelers and the authorities across the Mexican Caribbean have their fingers crossed as the biggest step in the battle against sargassum began on May 4th. This new step comes in the form of even more sargassum barriers, a technology that has already paid dividends for Mahahual and Puerto Morelos. Furthermore, the head of anti-sargassum …

With so many choices of accommodation in Cancun, it can be daunting to sift through the choices to find the perfect vacation. From super-complex all-inclusive resorts with the amenities of a small city to the boutique and chic one-off hotels and guesthouses dotted throughout Cancun and the wider Mexican Caribbean — travelers are truly spoilt …

Cancun is full of unique bucket list experiences that are worth including on your next trip to the popular resort hotspot. One such attraction is the MUSA underwater museum, which is about to get even more exciting with the addition of new sculptures.  Situated around Cancun, Isla Mujeres, and Punta Nizuc, MUSA (The Underwater Museum …

Many people who visit Cancun spend a day or two exploring Mayan ruins, and there are numerous important archeological sites in the region worth seeing.    But some, not all, are extra special because you can climb them, though you definitely do not want to climb the ones you can’t.    As we’ve seen in the news …

Cozumel is not only one of the hottest vacation spots to visit in the world right now, notorious for its diving and marine life, but one of its biggest draws is getting the chance to be able to witness the incredible sea turtles during the breeding season. You have the opportunity to come and marvel …