For decades, Cancun has been the go-to Mexican Caribbean destination for countless travelers seeking stunning beaches and luxurious resorts – but this is changing. Not only have nearby destinations like Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, and Akumal skyrocketed in popularity in recent times, but it seems that the Mexican Caribbean’s crown jewel has finally met …
If you’ve ever been to Cancun, you most likely have noticed that it isn’t cheap to get from the airport to the Hotel Zone, where most hotels are located. Taxis are pretty expensive, as much as $65 one way to travel the 15 miles to get to this tourist area, and private transfers typically cost …
There are many ways to spend your time while on vacation in Cancun. You can spend the days soaking up the sun on the beach, relaxing your worries next to the pool with a tropical drink, pumping your adrenaline on an ATV tour through the jungle, or stepping back in time at one of the …
As Cancun’s popularity continues to soar with travelers, new government efforts to make the coastal destination safer for visitors are paying off. A new study reveals that residents in the coastal hotspot feel the safest out of all major cities in the Mexican Caribbean. This sentiment is now shared by a growing number of visitors, …
As the winter vacation season draws ever nearer to a close, one destination that has proved a popular choice for tourists is Tulum. Reported to have had a consistent occupancy level of 80 percent throughout the high period in winter, experts are hopeful that it will remain just as prominent during the spring period. Why …
3-year-old ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines announced its first international flights last weekend, and the list of destinations included Cancun International Airport in Mexico. Adding flights to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean has been a popular activity among the major carriers in the United States. However, the departing airport for Avelo’s flights is definitely an unusual …
In recent years, the natural phenomenon of sargassum has been causing many issues for the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula. The masses of smelly, brown algae have been washing up on some of southeastern Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, much to the dismay of hoteliers and tourists. That is why some hotels in the Riviera Maya …
The first section of the Maya Train route was inaugurated in mid-December, and tickets sold out almost immediately. The launch seemed to go off without a hitch, but in the month or so since, there have been several issues, the most recent being tourists having their trip canceled at the last minute. It’s not uncommon …
Despite the questionable success of the Maya Train project in the Yucatan, one popular tourist attraction has recently shattered its all-time daily visitor record due to the new tourist transportation option. New Chichén Itzá Attendance Record According to the General Director of the National Institute of Anthropology and History, Diego Prieto Hernández, the popular Chichén …
If there is one thing more than anything else that tourists flock to the Mexican Caribbean for, it is for the beaches. Places like Cancun and Playa del Carmen are the perfect getaway, especially during the winter months, as they are home to picture-perfect beaches, with sugary sands and crystal-blue waters that could honestly match …