The Mexican Caribbean coast extends for nearly 100 miles, not including the portion of the coast along the Gulf of Mexico, and is made up of beautiful, soft, white sand beaches and glass-like turquoise blue water. These characteristics are why there are so many spectacular beaches along this stretch of coastline. And they’re also why …
Officials in the popular beach destination Playa del Carmen have decided to significantly improve beach safety by deploying more lifeguards and extending the service’s operating hours during the peak of the summer travel season. While drownings are rare, close calls are a common occurrence in places like Playa del Carmen, where strong currents and waves …
Cancun is becoming so popular as a vacation destination that new hotel properties are opening every few months to keep up with demand. Some of the existing hotels are also being updated in order to offer the same level of service and amenities being provided by the new hotels. This includes the iconic Ritz-Carlton Cancun …
Officials in the emerging hotspot of Bacalar recently announced a massive new security operation to protect travelers over the summer. The coastal destination is most famous for its stunning azure lagoons, where travelers can find unique bungalow accommodations and scenic nature trails. With the destination exploding in popularity this summer, authorities are keen on protecting a growing …
Every eager traveler who has ever thought of heading to Mexico will have no doubt come across the state of Yucatán as part of their research, and they should make it a destination on their bucket list. Home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world, as well as historical sites dating back …
The municipal President of Cancun, Ana Paty Peralta, recently oversaw a rescue drill by the local lifeguards on Playa Marlin to mark the World Day for the Prevention of Drowning. Safety is a huge priority for the local authorities in Cancun, and while this mostly takes the form of safety on land from criminal activity, …
A Toronto-based company has been appointed to enforce the collection of Cancun’s mandatory tourist tax. Quintana Roo, the Mexican state which includes popular travel destinations such as Cancun, the Riviera Maya, and Playa Del Carmen, has doubled down on collecting its VISITAX after originally bringing it into law on April 1st, 2021. With the goal …
Airbnb has traditionally been viewed as a cost-effective alternative to the eye-watering prices of Cancun’s luxurious all-inclusives. Despite their costly reputation, Cancun resorts are seeing a surge in bookings as online rental prices skyrocket due to new regulations. Although the dramatic shift is being felt across the Mexican Caribbean, it’s most evident in Cancun, where …
Authorities in Cancun are ramping up security after a shooting that resulted in the death of one person in the Cancun Hotel Zone on Tuesday. The shooting, which took place inside a hotel, was a targeted attack involving organized crime. Authorities clarified that no hotel employees were involved in the shooting, and no tourists were …
Cenotes are well known for being littered throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, being one of the most popular and frequently visited attractions in the country as a whole. While the Mexican Caribbean enters another record-breaking year for tourism, as well as grappling with the effects this is having on environmental and sustainability efforts, the Punta Esmeralda …