When talking about the Mexican Caribbean, the highly popular Cancun often steals the spotlight. However, Playa del Carmen, a former fishing town about 45 minutes south of Cancun, has gained fame as a world-class beach destination, currently trending with winter travelers seeking a sunny Mexican Caribbean getaway. The numbers show it all – after closing 2023 …
Cancun is set to become even safer for travelers this year thanks to a new announcement by local officials to construct five new police stations across several of the city’s neighborhoods. The move comes as Cancun continues to implement new efforts to bolster security and pave the way for an even safer city amid skyrocketing …
Travelers planning their summer 2024 vacation to Cancun may need to rethink the accommodation they are planning to book. This comes from the huge announcement that a completely new luxury brand will be opening its doors to travelers. AIC Hotel Group, one of the pioneers of the all-inclusive vacation model over 30 years ago, is …
Forbes is one of the premier raters of hotels and resorts around the world. The publication chooses the best hotels and resorts in different categories each year and just released its list of the best adult-only all-inclusive resorts in Mexico. Based on that list, these are the best adult-only Mexican Caribbean all-inclusives according to Forbes, …
After a somewhat rocky start, the Maya Train has managed to find its footing in southeastern Mexico, with a new route between Cancun and Playa del Carmen set to launch at the end of this month. Though the billion-dollar infrastructure project is already revolutionizing travel in the Yucatan Peninsula, it has been feeling the heat …
Although shark attacks are pretty rare in Cancun, it isn’t uncommon for them to be swimming in the waters off of the coast. Recently a tourist caught four bull sharks on camera in the water in the Cancun Hotel Zone. Bull sharks can be territorial, so Cancun tourists are being urged to be cautious of …
As Cancun and the broader Mexican Caribbean keep breaking tourism records, several airlines keep adding new routes and flight frequencies to meet the growing demand. This is especially true for the U.S., as it remains the largest international market for the Mexican Caribbean, with direct flights from over 40 U.S. cities. Just a few weeks …
The once-mythical and now endlessly popular destination of Tulum in the Mexican Caribbean has just announced it will be holding its carnival celebration from the 23rd to the 25th of February. Set in the Mayan Culture Park in Tulum, its easy-to-reach location and impressive entertainment plans have quickly put the event at the top of …
The Yucatan is the place to be for travelers to the Mexican Caribbean. Supported by a number of factors, the sister region to the west of Cancun and Quintana Roo has been holding its own both domestically and internationally as a travel hotspot. Record Tourism Levels in 2023 Compared with pre-pandemic travel levels, the tourist …
Tulum’s hugely popular Archeological Zone is set to become even more alluring for travelers with the opening of two new temples that have thus far remained off-limits for the general public. This week, archeologists revealed that travelers will soon be able to discover a whole new section within the vast Mayan ruins of Tulum. The …