The running battle between taxi drivers and Uber drivers in Cancun has thankfully calmed down significantly over the past month. Although the issue hasn’t gone away completely, and conflict continues in isolated cases. With that said, the local authorities in Cancun have taken steps to restore order to the industry by declaring any taxi driver …
As construction continues with the Maya Train project, more archeological discoveries are being made during the process. It was announced earlier this week that around 12 thousand archeological remains were found along a section of the proposed train route. These historic parts were discovered in the area of what is planned to be section 7 …
With sargassum expected to wash up on Mexican Caribbean shores in record amounts this year, travelers are planning for the worst. For a growing number of visitors, cenotes, or freshwater lagoons, are turning out to be the perfect alternative to sargassum-filled beaches. Shielded from smelly seaweed and seawater critters, cenotes are both beautiful and calming. …
One of the most popular activities enjoyed by tourists when visiting Cancun is snorkeling around the coral reefs in the region. One such reef is even part of the second largest reef system in the world, the Mesoamerican Reef Barrier System, a spot that snorkel and diving enthusiasts look forward to being able to see. …
The number one concern for most tourists while on vacation is, of course, safety, and while Cancun has a great reputation in contrast to other areas of Mexico, the issue of safety is still an important one. The public areas of Cancun, including the hotel zone, are patrolled extensively by the police, national guard, and …
There are a lot of amazing beaches in Cancun, and in fact, the beaches are the number one reason tourists visit Cancun, but some beaches are better than others. Some might always be extremely crowded, while others may be plagued with excessive sargassum, both things that might make the beach a little less enjoyable. But …
The tourist numbers in Cancun and Quintana Roo state as a whole are increasing with each coming year, and this means more tourist dollars. Not only that, tourists are traveling with the intention of spending more than in previous years. Compared to 2019, average spending is up nearly 20%. If the general rule of business …
If you are planning your next vacation and on the lookout for a tropical destination that is free of sargassum, then Isla Mujeres is the perfect place for you. This beautiful island is located off the coast of Cancun, just a 15-minute boat ride away, and has managed to avoid the recent invasion of sargassum …
As the Mexican Caribbean soars in popularity, Isla Mujeres has emerged as one of the most sought-after resort locations in the region. With an average occupancy rate of nearly 90%, Isla Mujeres’ hotels and resorts are nearly sold out this spring, and the trend is set to continue over the following months. Travelers are especially …
With sargassum making an unusually early appearance this year, cities across the Mexican Caribbean have started taking drastic measures to contend with record seaweed levels. Millions of travelers are expected to visit some of the region’s most popular resort hotspots over the coming months, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. Here’s a small recap …