Despite its laid-back culture, Cancun has stepped up anti-smoking efforts recently, and starting this week, police will start fining smokers on public beaches months after officials approved a new smoking law. Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have enacted some of the strictest anti-tobacco laws in the country this year; however, residents and travelers continue to smoke …

While there has been some controversy surrounding the Maya Train due to the possibility of it destroying some important environmental and cultural sites, there are benefits that will come from its construction now that many of those issues have been resolved.    One of those is opening up access to the region’s Magic Towns, which are …

Picture yourself immersed in the jungle, lying on a gorgeous white sandy beach, immersed in wildlife — this is what you can expect if you’re staying at Belmond’s ‘Maroma’ hotel. When Will It Be Re-Opening? Travelers heading to the Mexican Caribbean this summer will be able to enjoy Maroma from August 3 onwards after its …

Cancun is known for being a party vacation destination, and some tourists get pretty wild while visiting, maybe even a little too wild.    In some cases, tourists, particularly American and European tourists, even get detained for not following certain laws, rules, and regulations.    Just during the Easter holiday alone, more than 200 tourists were arrested …

The new Tulum International Airport that is currently being built will be another great option for travelers who visit the Mexican Caribbean and of course the city itself.    It will also take some pressure off the super busy Cancun International Airport, which manages more than 500 operations a day on average.    While the Tulum Airport …

Every year as spring turns to summer, dust from the Sahara desert travels across the Atlantic Ocean and lands in the the Caribbean, including in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, causing surprising effects to health. The unique weather phenomenon can cause respiratory symptoms to flare up, as a result of which local authorities have told …

Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are among the world’s fastest-growing destinations, with growth rates projected to skyrocket to new records in 2023 as more travelers eagerly flock to the region. Widely regarded as having some of the world’s leading luxury resorts and an unbeatable array of natural and historical attractions, the Mexican Caribbean enjoys a …

If you love marine life and are heading on vacation to Cancun, then this is your sign to go and visit the whale sharks! If you didn’t know already, whale sharks are known to be one of the most incredible creatures on earth, and with Riviera Maya being one of the most exciting destinations on …

The Mexican Caribbean is a hotspot for discovering ancient Mayan ruins of all shapes and sizes, and archeologists are always discovering more sites.  One of the most recent Mayan ruins making the headlines is Cobá, in Tulum, which was recently declared an ‘Area of Archeological Monuments’ by the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador. …

Tourists looking for a more intimate beach experience in the Riviera Maya should look no further than Secret Beach. Just a short drive from Cancun, Secret Beach is a hidden gem in the Mexican Caribbean. Secret Beach is the perfect place for couples seeking a secluded romantic getaway. It is also great for swimming, sunbathing, …