The 950-mile Maya Train mega-project will be inaugurated in December 2023 as planned, despite ongoing problems and delays, promised Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The Maya Train was first announced back in 2018 when it was touted as a way of increasing tourism and boosting job prospects in southeastern Mexico. There have been many …

Potentially High Levels Of Sargassum Prompts Early Action Cancun and Quintana Roo as a whole have begun preparations for dealing with the arrival of seaweed (sargassum) in the region. The decision to start earlier than usual is predicated by potentially high amounts of the vacation-ruining seaweed. According to the Quintana Roo government website, prevention methods …

Spring breakers are looking to party with friends, and Cancun is an ideal place to enjoy a great time during the school year. Mexico is a favorite destination for college students and young adults to take a few days off between March and April. Spring break in Cancun is usually a high season for many …

TripAdvisor UK Places Cancun At Top Of The List Cancun is wriggling its way into the interests of British sun-seekers according to TripAdvisor UK’s top beach destinations in the world. The suggestion of its growing popularity marks a huge shift from the UK’s typical holiday spots. The UK as a whole has favored the beaches …

January Numbers Edge Out 2019 Figures From The Same Month Cancun International Airport exceeded pre-pandemic numbers for yet another month in the recovery period since COVID hammered the global tourism industry. The city’s January numbers were higher than January 2019, and only slightly less than 2020.  The figures come from Aeropuertos del Sureste (Asur), the …

After two years of closure, the Government of Belize has agreed to open the land border with Mexico, specifically the one that communicates with the southern part of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo.   Belize closed the land border with Mexico on March 2020, to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The action …

The Governor of Quintana Roo, Carlos Joaquín Gonzalez, reported on the latest figures for COVID-19 cases during these past few days. In a press conference, he said that as long as all measures continue to be applied, it will be possible to carry out daily activities despite having the virus among us.   “The main …

During the past few days, Playa Tortugas in Cancun had an unusual increase in seaweed (sargassum); however, this past Tuesday the beach looked cleaner and with an increased number of visitors, both national and foreign. After a tour of the various beaches of this top tourist destination, there was a noticeable difference in terms of …

Quintana Roo Governor Pushes For The End Of Pandemic And Economic Development Cancun and the rest of Quintana Roo will remain for another week at the yellow level on Mexico’s Epidemiological Traffic Light System. The announcement was made by Quintana Roo governor, Carlos Joaquin. Although not returning to the green level, remaining at yellow will …

Viva Aerobus, the low-cost airline in Mexico, announced the launch of its two new international routes to Colombia, which will connect Cancun and Mexico City with Medellin, Colombia.   Juan Carlos Zuazua, the general director of Viva Aerobus, explained at a press conference that the Medellin – Cancun route will begin to fly on April …