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 …

Tests Still Required To Get Back To The States The United States announced this week that it is not ready to relax its current COVID entry requirements. Here’s what that means for travelers to Cancun. Cancun and Mexico as a whole have enjoyed overwhelming success over the past few months thanks to the relaxed entry …

Visitors Should Expect Some Extra Crowds And Potential Minor Disruptions Cancun is set to receive to host as many as 20,000 spring breakers at the end of the month and into March. Typical visitors to the area should expect a significant rise in younger party crowds. The numbers are already much lower than they used …

Those scheduled to arrive in Cancun in the next few weeks might be welcomed with the unsettling sight of police officers patrolling tourist areas in ATVs. In fact, as security in the state of Quintana Roo ramps up, following reports of heightened violence in the region, tourists might even get scrutinized themselves. Although a personal …

If you are planning your vacation to the Riviera Maya, you should keep in mind that there are other options near Cancun, with a unique charm to take a few days off and rest in direct contact with nature and an ecological environment. Puerto Morelos is a quiet fishing village, a few miles from Cancun …