According to local government sources, the headline-grabbing shark attack on a 10-year-old American boy in Cancun was actually a barracuda attack outside of Benito Juarez municipality. The official Twitter account of Benito Juarez City Hall tweeted out that a review of the incident found no reports of a shark attack on Cancun beaches on March …
In part of a wider effort by the Mexican government to control violence in tourist areas across the country, the military has been called into the beaches of Cancun and the Riviera Maya. More than 8,000 soldiers representing the National Guard, the Marines, and the Army have been stationed at tourist hotspots in Mexico to …
Cancun is one of the world’s most sought-after destinations and frequently ranks as one of the most visited internationally. While the city is best known for its massive resort zone and award-winning white-sand beaches, few are aware of the hidden gems found in downtown Cancun. Authorities are attempting to turn the situation around by creating …
Earlier in the year, a new ban on smoking was enacted in Mexico, further prohibiting smoking in public spaces. The comprehensive ban is an extension to an earlier ban that restricted smoking in indoor establishments. Now it has been expanded to include various outdoor public spaces as well. Ramping Up Anti-Smoking Measures There has been …
The Mexican Navy has outlined its plan to deal with Sargassum on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean in the newly released 2023 Sargassum Operation. The plan comes amidst an unexpected wave of sargassum arriving in the region this spring earlier than expected. José Rafael Ojeda Durán, head of the Navy, presented the plan to …
The summer months may not be the busiest time of the year for Playa del Carmen, but the tourist destination still gets a significant number of visitors. In preparation for these busy times, authorities typically ramp up security in order to protect the thousands of tourists who vacation in the popular Mexican Caribbean city. One …
With the Easter vacation season arriving and summer just around the corner, last-minute bookings to the Riviera Maya are seeing a huge boost. Families, couples, and young groups of friends are working hard to balance the logistics of getting time off work and finding a super last-minute deal. And it’s no surprise that this area …
The hotel zone in Cancun has been rocked by the homicide of 4 people in what authorities have described as a clash between criminal groups. The normally very safe tourism center, which boasts a fantastic security record, is not used to seeing this level of conflict. And travelers are naturally worried about seeing actions like …
According to statistics from the governor of Quintana Roo, less than .1% of tourists in Cancun are affected by security issues during their vacations. In an interview with Travel Pulse, Governor Maria Lezama said that the exact percentage of tourists affected by the state’s insecurity is 0.000002%. “The dirty war against tourist destinations does not …
As sargassum levels continue to rise at a record level this year, resorts in the Riviera Maya have announced a new bold plan to deal with the foul-smelling seaweed. Despite a brief respite this week in sargassum levels, environmental experts predict 2023 will be one of the worst years on record for the Mexican Caribbean …