Fall is one of the best times to visit Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. With fewer crowds, travelers can enjoy empty beaches, lower nightly rates, and sargassum-free shores. Unlike summer and winter, which both see millions of travelers flock to the sun-drenched region, fall sees occupancy rates dip well below 60%, making it the ideal time to avoid …
The Mexican Caribbean normally has no shortage of outstanding beaches to soak up the sun and sip an endless supply of mimosas. But the specter of sargassum has played havoc with this simple pleasure over the past few years. Thankfully, this sargassum season has been a lot less intruding than previous years, a result of …
On October 14th, the Mexican Caribbean will witness an extraordinary event: the 2023 annular solar eclipse, the first in four decades. While this awe-inspiring phenomenon will be visible throughout the whole country, the southern states of Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo are in for a special treat with an impressive 90.5% sun coverage level. This …
Calling all budding archeologists, this is your sign to visit the incredible Chichén Itza which is currently experiencing an uptick in tour sales. The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has made its most recent findings open to the public for the first time in decades this year, which seems to be gathering the …
Whether you’re a budding archeologist or just looking for an alternative to the endless beach days on offer when traveling to Cancun, this newly opened archeological site might just be right up your street! After being closed to the public for decades, Chichén Viejo has just recently opened its doors to the public and is …
For decades, Cancun was the absolute go-to Mexican Caribbean destination for travelers from all walks of life. But in the last few years, a handful of other lesser-known destinations have emerged as tourist hotspots, such as Playa del Carmen, Akumal, and Bacalar, offering a refreshing alternative to the bustling Cancun ambiance. However, none of these …
Cancun has more hotels and all-inclusive resorts than most other vacation destinations, ranging from high-end luxury adult-only to more affordable, family-friendly options. But the way that Cancun is growing so quickly in popularity, there is always room for more, so it comes as no surprise that visitors will have another option soon: Hotel Mousai Cancun. …
One of the Mexican Caribbean’s most popular vacation hotspots has just announced new nonstop flights from the U.S. The enchanting capital city of Yucatan, Mérida, will have even more increased connectivity by offering new flights from the cities of Orlando, Miami, and Atlanta in the United States in a bid to attract even more tourism …
For decades Cancun has been the favorite foreign destination for Americans hunting for a beach vacation, and traveler numbers here have been on an upward trajectory since the first resort opened its doors. Each year millions of Americans make this sun-seeking pilgrimage, and up until now, the arrivals have followed an almost “set-in-stone” routine when …
The brakes don’t seem to be stopping the Mexican Caribbean’s staggering achievements within the tourism sector this year, as it remains to be a solid choice for travelers looking for the perfect vacation. With the challenge now maintaining popularity in the area after the end of the summer season, Javier Aranda Pedrero, director of the …