Even though Cancun has a reputation for being a party destination, there are plenty of things that make it a great family vacation destination too. Everyone can enjoy snorkeling in the warm Caribbean water, soaking up the sun on the stunning white sand beaches, exploring the ancient Mayan ruins, and being pampered at one of …
It won’t be long before tourists visiting the Riviera Maya region will be able to enjoy the benefits of the Maya Train. The train will give visitors access to numerous popular destinations throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, cities and towns that are currently a lot more difficult and more expensive to reach. As an added benefit, …
Mexico’s top cultural tourism attraction continues to provide new ways for visitors to experience ancient Meso-American culture and civilization. One of the most well-known and impressive occurrences at Chichén Itzá is the “snake of light.” Each spring and fall equinox, the sun reflects against the Pyramid of Kukulkan, creating the illusion of a snake slithering …
To care for the environment and promote sustainable tourism, the first electric bus will be introduced for travelers in the Riviera Maya. The bus can hold 80 people in total, with 34 seated. It can travel over 180 miles per charge and hit speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Additionally, the bus is specially …
With historical and cultural tourism numbers exploding, Tulum’s world-famous archeological site is welcoming visitors in record numbers. As a result, officials have announced a massive investment package to protect the area’s delicate ruins. Although visitor numbers have been rising consistently for several years already, the completion of the Maya Train in late 2023 is expected …
The Mexican National Guard has sent military reinforcements to Tulum’s Jaguar National Park to prevent illegal access to the nature reserve. The number of agents increased at the beginning of holy week, the week before Easter, which is marked by high tourism every year. The National Guard will be taking preventative measures across the park, …
The Riviera Maya has no shortage of amazing cultural and natural sites to visit, so many that it would be impossible to visit them all during one trip to the Mexican Caribbean region. From ancient Mayan ruins to amazing nature preserves, there is far more to see than just beaches and luxury all-inclusives, which there …
This week, officials revealed new details about the onboard foodie experiences travelers can look forward to once the Maya Train officially begins operations this December. The Maya Train will feature a modern and comfortable lounge car where passengers can enjoy tasty snacks or a full meal. As Mexico’s costliest railway project nears completion, here’s everything …
The number of tourists that visit Cancun every year has steadily been on the rise since the Covid-19 pandemic started to wind down. As with other businesses all around the world, though, Cancun hotels are having trouble keeping up with skyrocketing demand due to staff shortages. This has been an ongoing problem in restaurants, bars, …
The security situation of Quintana Roo post-pandemic can be best described as inconsistent — with flare-ups of incidents becoming a regular occurrence in this once super peaceful destination. For example, the chic destination of Tulum, where Instagram influencers are flocking to from the world over, has been the focus of more than its fair share …