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 …

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 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.  …

With the summer season now in full swing, there is no better time to consider a trip away to Cancun: from stunning beaches to fascinating Mexican culture and cuisine, the coastal city has something to suit everyone’s tastes. But with so many attractions to see, it can be hard to keep costs down, especially whilst …

Around 5:30 in the afternoon on Sunday, a group of 6 armed robbers arrived at Isla Blanca beach on jet skis, and robbed multiple families including foreign tourists vacationing in the area. According to eyewitness accounts the 6 armed robbers made land on Isla Blanca beach near the Extreme Zone Beach & Spa Hotel, and …

Tourists are increasingly seeking alternatives amid unusually high levels of sargassum in several popular destinations across Cancun. Holbox island, with its beautiful and sargassum-free beaches, is turning out to be a popular choice. The island is seeing a massive influx of sun-seeking tourists and its hotels are recording high occupancy levels.  Holbox is a popular …

Over the last few months there have been a number of beach cleanup operations in Cancun and now officials are again pleading with tourists to stop leaving plastic on the area’s beaches.  Another massive cleanup is scheduled in the coming weeks, with hundreds of volunteers signed up to contribute to the effort to get plastic …

Mexico is home to one of the world’s most diverse flora and fauna, and that list includes several venomous species including the Chilean recluse spider. This arachnid is mostly dormant during the spring and more active during the warm and wet summer months. Although bites are rare, they can occur without warning and visitors should …

The number of Covid cases has steadily gone down since early in the year but, as expected, the summer travel season has caused a slight increase in cases, but despite the rise in infections, Cancun officials will not be reinstating restrictions as of right now.  It was only a couple of months ago that the …