Officials in the coastal destination of Playa del Carmen are warning travelers about the growing number of passport thefts being reported in the popular hotspot. Despite being one of the safest destinations in the Riviera Maya, criminals are always on the hunt for unsuspecting travelers and, increasingly, passports and other valuable identity documents. With more …
Once again, a local government in the Riviera Maya calls on the Mexican military for assistance. Tulum continues to increase security efforts amidst concerns about safety for tourists and locals. Diego Castañón Trejó, Municipal President of Tulum, announced that 20 troops from the Mexican Navy will be added to existing security in the city. These …
There has been much buzz around the highly anticipated Tulum International Airport this year, which is set to begin operations in December. After VivaAerobus announced on Thursday that they would begin scheduled flights from Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Tijuana, Aeromexico revealed yesterday that they will start flights departing from the United States and Canada. …
The busiest seasons for tourism in Cancun are just around the corner, and hotel prices go up considerably during the winter and spring months. But there’s still time to enjoy an affordable Cancun vacation before the high season gets underway, and in fact, savings of as much as 15 percent might be possible. And there …
Blackouts have been a recurring issue across several popular Mexican Caribbean hotspots this summer, and despite reassurance that the power supply issue would be fixed, the problem continues to deteriorate. As frustration grows amid what appears to be inaction by state regulators, hospitality businesses are calling for urgent measures to tackle the emerging energy crisis. …
Although the entire Mexican Caribbean is growing at record pace among travelers this year, Tulum, a stunning historical destination south of Cancun, is outright skyrocketing in popularity. The coastal destination has a lot going on for it; from its stunning historical Mayan ruins to its pristine shores, Tulum is a versatile vacation hotspot that welcomes …
One of the favorite activities of visitors to Isla Mujeres is watching the scenic views of the sea standing on the dramatic rock cliffs. However, tourists are advised to be careful standing on the rocks and enjoying the natural seascapes due to the instability of the rock cliffs. Rocking and Rolling Part of the quaintness …
Cancun and other major tourist hotspots such as Tulum and Playa Del Carmen have been pulling out all the stops in order to maintain a strong level of security for all visitors this year. Many initiatives have been a resounding success, as the Mexican Caribbean just experienced a record-breaking summer season with a large …
Once again, Chichen Itza stands atop the archaeological tourist attractions in Mexico. According to the Director of Cultural Heritage, Mauricio Diaz Montalvo, this July set another record for tourism at the iconic landmark. According to Diaz Montalvo, 12,000 people entered the park just on the on weekends last month, numbers not seen since before the …
Travelers from the Midwestern United States looking for another ultra-low-cost option to travel to Cancun for a beach resort vacation will soon have a new choice in airlines. Frontier Airlines made an announcement recently that it plans to expand its non-stop seasonal flight routes to Cancun from three new key airports in the region starting …