Playa del Carmen is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in the Mexican Caribbean. The municipality is home to several top-rated beaches and its Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue) offers visitors some of the best options for food and shopping. Now, it is working to further improve its tourism appeal and has launched a …

After a gruelling winter period of hard work, deadlines and routine, what could be better than a summer vacation relaxing on some of the finest beaches Mexico has to offer. But with so many sun-soaked coastlines to choose from, it can be hard to know just where exactly the best spot to relax is, especially …

Cancun has dealt with a major sargassum problem this year, spurring the government to seek out different solutions, and now Palace Group has joined the fight against the annoying seaweed by investing more than two million dollars towards preventing it from washing up on the city’s beaches.  The large investment will go towards installing a …

The safety of tourists visiting Cancun and other popular locations in Quintana Roo remains a major concern. According to recent data published by the National Secretary for Security, the safety situation in Quintana Roo streets hasn’t improved. In fact, statistics show that robbery, which mainly affects pedestrians during night time, is on the rise. As …

Travellers looking to visit the tropical paradise of Isla Mujeres this summer have been advised to be extra vigilant of their surroundings after armed attackers robbed beachgoers last weekend. This led the U.S State Department to update their travel advisory for the state of Quintana Roo, demanding that ‘increased caution’ should now be taken due …

Mexico and Quintana Roo are seeing rising COVID cases as officials warn about a worsening fifth wave. Although the government hasn’t announced any widespread measures affecting tourists, businesses in Cancun are applying new restrictions to keep visitors safe. Quintana Roo has seen around 400 new reported cases of the disease in the past few days, …

Cancun became the city with the highest price of premium gasoline in Mexico. Ricardo Sheffield, head of the Federal Consumer Attorney’s Office, stated that the most expensive premium gasoline and diesel in the whole country is sold in Cancun. The local prices in Cancun exceeded the stipulated cost by 3 pesos.  This revelation came in …

The National Fund for the Promotion of Tourism in Mexico (FONATUR) has halted essential works on Highway 307 in Playa Del Carmen, causing extreme difficulties for drivers trying to enter or exit the city. The repairs were due to occur after parts of the road were destroyed in preparation for the Mayan Train: a Mexican …

The summer vacation season in Cancun is in full swing, and with numerous hotels reporting record occupancy rates, many tourists are seeking more affordable options. For some, the growing availability of online private rentals has been a massive advantage. However, scams targeting visitors are also on the rise, with a 40% increase recorded in the …

With the cost of gas going up Cancun tourists are going to see a rise in transportation costs as well, and the price of gas in the city is soaring.  There is no way of getting around having to book some sort of transportation, to go to and from Cancun International Airport at the very least.  …