Through 2020, and 2021 the sale of alcohol at a variety of establishments in Cancun was more or less restricted. With authorities cutting down the number of hours that beverages containing alcohol could be sold. With virtually all COVID-19 protocols slowly being dialed back the sale of alcoholic beverages will in essence return to normal …

The numbers are in, and it would seem that both Cancun and Tulum were amongst the biggest winners on the Airbnb platform over the past few weeks. Airbnb’s records show that both of these cities in the Riviera Maya were amongst the most searched by travelers. Not only that, but people offering properties for rent …

One of the main concerns that tourists have before visiting Cancun beaches is the amount of sargassum seaweed that they can expect to find at local beaches. The foul smelling seaweed has now constantly been washing up on local beaches, which for years tended to be filled only with immaculate white sand. The Hotels’ Association …

Tragic Incidents Prompt Action To Avoid Further Problems During The Busy Easter Period Cancun has increased its lifeguard presence for the busy Easter period after two tourists lost their lives on the same day. The deaths are just two of a number of drownings to occur in Cancun this year. Thursday’s two unfortunate incidents could …

Strong Start To The Year For Hard-Hit Cruise Industry The cruise port of Cozumel received over 600 thousand visitors from ships alone in the first three months of 2022. The figures highlight a strong rebound after a tough two years of COVID. The figures, released by the Integral Port Administration of Quintana Roo, show that …

According to federal government officials, the new Maya Train that is currently being built will cost more for tourists than for locals.  Set to begin riding next year, the train will connect a number of destinations, allowing for quicker, easier travel between certain areas within the southeastern region of Mexico.  Although it will not be …

Playa del Carmen has a multitude of activities to offer visitors, from its long, white-sand beaches, to its unbeatable nightlife. You can spend weeks here enjoying everything the city has to offer, but if you do decide to venture further afield, here are some ideas of the best day trips from Playa del Carmen.  Take …

Resort Town Has Struggled To Replace Lost Staff During Pandemic Hotels and restaurants in Cancun and other regions of Quintana Roo are still facing staffing issues, despite a strong resurgence of tourism in the state. The news comes as over a million tourists visit the popular beach town. The Cancun tourist industry, with a particular …

Over the last week, the amount of sargassum on many Cancun beaches has subsided. This is a welcome event for tourists visiting during the holiday week and for locals that have some time off to spend at the beaches due to the holiday. Sargassum, a type of seaweed that emits an unpleasant smell during the …

New Analyses Places Popular Beach Town As Number One International Spot For Americans Cancun has retained its place as the most popular foreign destination for American tourists. Its place was confirmed in a new analysis by insurance giant Allianz. Allianz generates a new list every year, using comprehensive research tools to analyze well over one …