When it comes to safe destinations for vacation there are many places that come to mind, from the super-safe streets of Munich in the shadow of the Alps to Seattle, Washington — but this city near Cancun is one of the safest in the world. There is no shortage of beautiful spots to explore across …
Playa del Carmen has been one of the most proactive municipalities in the Mexican Caribbean when it comes to preventing sargassum from ruining vacations in paradise. This week, officials announced the city would install new sargassum barriers to further improve cleaning efforts. With sargassum levels expected to rise significantly this year compared to before, cities …
If you’re planning a summer vacation or heading to Cancun in the future and want to tick another country off your bucket list perhaps, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Have you ever wanted to visit another country during your stay in Mexico? Maybe you’re thinking of other options whilst you’re there? …
Even though Cancun has a reputation for being a party destination, there are plenty of things that make it a great family vacation destination too. Everyone can enjoy snorkeling in the warm Caribbean water, soaking up the sun on the stunning white sand beaches, exploring the ancient Mayan ruins, and being pampered at one of …
It won’t be long before tourists visiting the Riviera Maya region will be able to enjoy the benefits of the Maya Train. The train will give visitors access to numerous popular destinations throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, cities and towns that are currently a lot more difficult and more expensive to reach. As an added benefit, …
Mexico’s top cultural tourism attraction continues to provide new ways for visitors to experience ancient Meso-American culture and civilization. One of the most well-known and impressive occurrences at Chichén Itzá is the “snake of light.” Each spring and fall equinox, the sun reflects against the Pyramid of Kukulkan, creating the illusion of a snake slithering …
To care for the environment and promote sustainable tourism, the first electric bus will be introduced for travelers in the Riviera Maya. The bus can hold 80 people in total, with 34 seated. It can travel over 180 miles per charge and hit speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Additionally, the bus is specially …
With historical and cultural tourism numbers exploding, Tulum’s world-famous archeological site is welcoming visitors in record numbers. As a result, officials have announced a massive investment package to protect the area’s delicate ruins. Although visitor numbers have been rising consistently for several years already, the completion of the Maya Train in late 2023 is expected …
The Mexican National Guard has sent military reinforcements to Tulum’s Jaguar National Park to prevent illegal access to the nature reserve. The number of agents increased at the beginning of holy week, the week before Easter, which is marked by high tourism every year. The National Guard will be taking preventative measures across the park, …
The Riviera Maya has no shortage of amazing cultural and natural sites to visit, so many that it would be impossible to visit them all during one trip to the Mexican Caribbean region. From ancient Mayan ruins to amazing nature preserves, there is far more to see than just beaches and luxury all-inclusives, which there …