The arrival of sargassum in Tulum every year is inevitable, but this year it has arrived early on the Mexican Caribbean coast. The beaches are already covered with the seaweed, making it difficult for tourists to enjoy the main attraction they seek out when visiting the region. For this reason, many Tulum tourists are skipping …
We reported a few weeks ago that approximately 19 million tourists visited the Mexican Caribbean last year and that the numbers are expected to increase in 2023. On top of that, it was recently revealed that around 8.2 million of those tourists were from international destinations, which some travel officials in Quintana Roo have named …
Sargassum is becoming an increasingly common sight in Cancun’s Blue-Flag beaches as analysts say 2023 could see record levels of the stinky seaweed wash up on Mexican Caribbean shores. New investments in high-tech solutions are constantly popping up, and this week, Cancun officials said they would partner up with a local private firm that promises …
As generations go by, Mexico is becoming more and more gay-friendly. The Riviera Maya is slowly but surely setting itself up to be a prime location for LGBTQ+ travelers. With its vast coastline of white sandy beaches, located just south of Cancun, in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the Riviera Maya is a lesser-known alternative to the …
The latest estimates have revealed that Cancun will welcome around 30,000 international tourists during the month of March this year. These tourist numbers will come smack dab in the middle of Cancun’s infamous spring break holiday season, making Cancun yet again a major destination for young U.S. Americans for spring fun in the sun. When …
Spotting armed guards or fully-armed military personnel is a surprising yet common sight in many Mexican Caribbean resort hotspots. This week, officials announced that the country’s National Guard will deploy troops in Tulum, one of the most visited cities in Quintana Roo, in an effort to boost safety for travelers. Authorities are currently gearing up …
Once a calm beach town to a more upscale party destination to pretty much everywhere in between, Tulum is undoubtedly one of the top cities to visit in the Riviera Maya. Some tourists just can’t get enough of it and Tulum has become one of the top wellness destinations in Mexico. Whatever your travel style, …
Adventure parks are a big thing in the Mexican Caribbean, and there are many throughout to visit for all kinds of adventures. During the daytime, these parks feature exciting activities like ziplining, ATVing, jungle exploration, and more. But there are three parks near Cancun that offer unique nighttime experiences that you won’t forget. Cancun And …
A group of young American travelers are reported to have been trapped at the Cancun-Merida toll booth for over 4 hours last week. This situation was due to the toll booth only accepting Mexican pesos, with neither card payments nor U.S. dollars being accepted. Furthermore, this unfortunate incident has sparked debate amongst residents of Quintana …
If you’ve recently traveled out of Cancun International Airport and tried to claim your VAT refund, it’s likely that you encountered some issues getting your refund. Due to some technical issues with the Cancun Airport’s digital pass initiative, international travelers have been having problems getting their VAT refunds at the airport. We’ve got all you …