Cancun taxi drivers have been under the microscope since the beginning of the year when they started acting aggressively toward Uber drivers over a new law. The law allows Uber to operate in the tourist destination, but both drivers and passengers that use the platform have been attacked by taxi drivers numerous times during the …
There are few things regarding safety that travelers to Cancun and the rest of the Mexican Caribbean have to worry about when visiting. Petty crimes like pickpocketing and getting scammed by fake tour operators are about the extent of crime that tourists typically deal with in popular Mexican Caribbean vacation destinations. But the discovery of …
Cases of dengue fever are rising at an alarming rate in the Mexican Caribbean, prompting officials to warn residents and travelers about the potentially fatal disease. The sun-soaked region is currently experiencing a massive increase in the spread of the disease, which is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. It is particularly prevalent in tropical …
The Mexican Caribbean is renowned for its stunning sandy beaches that captivate visitors from all corners of the world. And with dozens of these paradisiacal coastlines to choose from, travelers are truly spoiled for choice. However, among the array of tantalizing options, two beaches in particular stand out – Playa Paraiso In Tulum and Playa …
The #1 Mexican Caribbean travel destination is without a doubt Cancun, but Cancun is not the only place in the region that makes a great vacation destination. In fact, many of the millions of travelers who arrive at Cancun International Airport visit nearby destinations too. And there are five destinations in particular near Cancun that …
Cancun tourism continues to boom throughout the summer as North Americans head to the beach to beat the heat. According to the Mexican Secretariat of Tourism (SECTUR), Cancun is once again Mexico’s leader in hotel occupancy. Despite a 3% decrease in occupancy compared to the previous year, Cancun still had an 81.5% filled room rate …
While the cost of living crisis seems to be lingering on longer than expected, it is no surprise that Mexico has just been ranked the No. 1 destination for expats in Internation’s most recent survey. The Mexican Caribbean also seems to be emerging as the No. 1 playground for digital nomads, with its stunning scenery …
Cancun had over 30 million visitors last year, breaking an all-time record for the tourist destination. To keep up with the growing demand, multiple airlines have increased their frequency of flights to and from Cancun International Airport. And since the momentum has not slowed down, airlines continue to add routes to Cancun, particularly from the …
In the wake of the rising popularity of all-inclusive resorts worldwide, Forbes compiled a list of the best 24 adult-only all-inclusives across the globe. Among the elite selection, the luxurious Cancun resort Excellence Playa Mujeres earned a spot in the ‘Best Adults-Only All-Inclusives In North America’ category. True to its name, the resort is located …
Cities across the Mexican Caribbean – and especially Cancun – are bracing for huge quantities of sargassum seaweed to wash up on shore as thousands of travelers continue to pour into the region for their summer vacation. While sargassum levels have generally remained low during most of the season, a new seaweed patch spells trouble …