The Riviera Maya super-destination of Playa Del Carmen has made a serious statement with the removal of the taxi licenses of 41 drivers in the area. Although taxis play an important part in the Riviera Maya transportation ecosystem, the spotlight has been shining on the industry for all the wrong reasons. Social media during the …

Bacalar. It’s the pueblo magico of southern Quintana Roo that’s exploded in popularity over the past few years. As a quieter, smaller, and cheaper alternative to Playa del Carmen and Tulum, Bacalar is a great spot to set up camp for a few days and take in the sights of the beautiful lagoon along the …

The state government of Quintana Roo has signed a new agreement with the WiFi provider GigNet to bring high-speed wireless internet to some of the state’s most popular tourism hotspots. With the Mexican Caribbean growing in popularity with digital nomads, this announcement will be especially welcome. As well as being an added incentive for those …

An American traveler has been detained at Cancun International Airport by immigration authorities since Sunday 26th. There is little information currently available on why the American was detained or why he has been kept in custody. What is known is the American arrived in Cancun on a flight from Vienna, Austria. Reports indicate the family …

A 17-year-old minor from the state of Wisconsin, U.S. was admitted to a hospital in Cancun during the early hours of Tuesday, March 28th, with a gunshot wound. The minor received a wound to his right thigh from what is suspected to have been a single gunshot wound. No information on the suspect is currently …

For as long as Americans have been enjoying the Mexican Caribbean, one of their top concerns has been safety. It’s no secret Mexico has had its fair share of trials over the years with organized crime. But now, Cancun and the Riviera Maya have a new nemesis in the form of sargassum — and travelers …

The safety of tourists is something that Cancun officials take seriously, and the government and authorities always seem to be coming up with new ways to improve security in the popular tourist destination.    So it’s no surprise that some of the money coming in from the Cancun tourist tax is being used to install 1,000 …

Over the weekend, an Uber driver had the window of their vehicle smashed by local taxi drivers with a tourist on board while they were operating in the Cancun Hotel Zone. It’s been a few weeks without any news of conflicts happening between passenger taxis and Uber drivers operating in Cancun, but that ended the …

If you’re visiting the Mexican Caribbean in the next few months, then here are a few upcoming events you won’t want to miss: Sacred Mayan Journey If you’re looking for a really unique and exciting experience, which offers an insight into the ancient Mayan world and their spiritual beliefs, then this one is for you! …

Everywhere you turn in Cancun and throughout the Mexican Caribbean, you will find many different luxury all-inclusive resorts, and TripAdvisor lets travelers know which ones are the best of the best.    There are literally hundreds of amazing properties there to serve the millions of tourists who visit the region every year.    But four Riviera Maya …