The Mexican government has sent more than 3000 soldiers to patrol popular tourist areas around the Mexican Caribbean. The move is a part of authorities’ continued efforts to fight organized crime, a major issue facing Cancun and other resort destinations. After a successful – and mostly safe – summer season, officials want to continue to …
Everybody likes to save money when they can, especially when it comes to vacations, and there are three ways you can save on your next flight to Cancun. Hotels and plane tickets are typically the most expensive portion of any trip, and although it isn’t always easy to find deals on hotels, airline tickets are …
Now is one of the best times to visit beaches in Isla Mujeres, which have reported low sargassum levels since July. The tropical island has managed to keep the pesky algae at bay unlike other destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, which have struggled with high levels of the brown seaweed over the summer. Just several …
A new Xcaret theme park is currently in the works and is estimated to be open by the end of 2022. This newest addition to the Xcaret Group portfolio, which is known for its very popular Xcaret Park in Playa del Carmen, will be located in Valladolid, Yucatan. Those visiting Cancun that want to visit …
Cancun was named the ‘second most visited destination worldwide’ by the consulting firm ForwardKeys. Whilst Dubai secured the top spot, this accolade has helped boost tourism numbers in Cancun even further, helping to cement the city as a much-loved vacation hub for years to come. ForwardKeys is a travel consultancy company, founded in 2010. On …
Sunday afternoon, Tulum authorities were alerted after a 19-year-old drowned on Santa Fe beach, Tulum. The individual was a domestic tourist hailing from Puebla in central Mexico. Official reports of the incident state that the tragedy occurred just after 2pm when nearby swimmers noticed a body floating in the water. Lifeguards from the municipality arrived …
This year, 20 foreigners who attempted to travel to Cancun were detained by airport authorities, after being found with firearms on their person. 14 were arrested for possession of weapons that should only be used by the Armed Forces, whilst a further two were arrested for possession of gun cartridges. A final three were arrested …
Mexico’s Answer To The Inca Trail Seeks To Entice A New Type Of Traveler Hear ‘famous long-distance treks,’ and what do you think of? The Inca Trail, El Camino de Santiago, or maybe the Appalachian Way? There’s a new trek on the block, and it is Mexico’s first officially designated long-distance trail. Dubbed the Maya …
New Premium Booking Option Soon To Be Available At All Hilton All-Inclusives Hotel giant Hilton has unveiled its newest room category at one of its Tulum destinations, highlighting the value the brand places in the Mexican Riviera. The new room category will be rolled out across all-inclusives across the world. The new booking category, “Enclave,” …
This summer, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum smashed records, as they received 822 thousand vacationers between the months of June to August, as reported by the Riviera Maya Hotel Association (AHRM). This figure is the highest its been since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with 625 thousand visiting from the same months in 2019. …