There has been a lot of talk about safety concerns regarding certain areas in Mexico in recent months, and Cancun has come up in those conversations a number of times.  And while much of the crime that occurs doesn’t involve tourists, multiple Cancun tourist buses have recently gone up in flames after intentionally being lit …

The Mexican Caribbean continues to be the most popular destination in the country for cruises this year. In the first seven months of the year, the Mexican Caribbean welcomed over 2.1 million cruise ship passengers and managed to outperform other ports in Mexico, including Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas. This year has seen several tourism …

This week, Mexican airline Aeromar is set to debut its flights connecting Merida, Chetumal, and Cozumel, strengthening air connections throughout the Riviera Maya. These routes are set to bolster tourism ventures in all three destinations, as these cities are often overlooked by major airlines. Juan Ignacio Rosello, the commercial director of the company, made this …

Millions Will Be Spent On Creating A Home For The Vast Collection Of Mayan Finds In The Region A new museum is to be created in Merida for the purpose of housing the massive array of Mayan discoveries since the Maya Train Railway System began construction. The museum is slated to open on a partial …

This week, a new sargassum barrier was completed in Tulum’s National Park. In total, the barrier reaches 2.4km across the beaches of the park at the request of the Secretary of the Navy. The barriers have taken over a month to complete in total, as initial construction occurred in August. Sargassum is the name given …

It’s no surprise that travellers come from all over the world just to visit the Mexican-Caribbean: with some of the rarest marine life in the world and some of the highest-rated beaches in the Caribbean, there’s a little something for everyone in this tropical paradise. Whilst there are numerous shorelines throughout the region to explore, …

Cancun International Airport welcomes around 500 flights a day most of the time, and new flights are being added all the time.  One of the most recent additions to this list is Raleigh-Durham International Airport.  The airport will start offering new non-stop flights to Cancun this winter, which is perfect timing for those who wish …

An American citizen was severely injured after receiving 7 gunshot wounds in a shooting in a Playa del Carmen nightclub on Saturday evening. Police officers have arrested two suspects in the case. The incident, which occurred early in the evening in a popular downtown bar area, follows other similar incidents in recent weeks in Playa …

Groupo Xcaret has unveiled an ambitious plan to build 8 new hotels in the Mexican Caribbean over the next ten years. The expansion would add thousands of new rooms to the firm’s inventory as well as several new entertainment venues including theme and adventure parks. Grupo Xcaret already operates two award-winning properties in the Mexican …

The Often Forgotten Tax Is Still Mandatory, And There Are More Ways To Pay It Than Before We reported recently that travelers from the United States can now enter Mexico via Cancun International Airport and enjoy a six-month stay with no strings attached. While travelers have been taking advantage of this and believe they have …