This week, Cancun, Playacar and Akumal were found to have some of the highest tourist occupancy rates in the whole of Mexico from January to July of this year. This discovery came after Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Marques, announced that 70 selected tourist destinations throughout the country had exceeded the previous tourist occupancy …
Funding Issues Freeze Progress On An Already Hampered Project Construction work on the new Tulum International Airport has been temporarily paused due to funding problems. No date has been given on the project’s restart. In what will be a major blow to the tourist industry in Quintana Roo, the eagerly anticipated airport will now no …
The Mexican government has sent more than 3000 soldiers to patrol popular tourist areas around the Mexican Caribbean. The move is a part of authorities’ continued efforts to fight organized crime, a major issue facing Cancun and other resort destinations. After a successful – and mostly safe – summer season, officials want to continue to …
Everybody likes to save money when they can, especially when it comes to vacations, and there are three ways you can save on your next flight to Cancun. Hotels and plane tickets are typically the most expensive portion of any trip, and although it isn’t always easy to find deals on hotels, airline tickets are …
Now is one of the best times to visit beaches in Isla Mujeres, which have reported low sargassum levels since July. The tropical island has managed to keep the pesky algae at bay unlike other destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, which have struggled with high levels of the brown seaweed over the summer. Just several …
A new Xcaret theme park is currently in the works and is estimated to be open by the end of 2022. This newest addition to the Xcaret Group portfolio, which is known for its very popular Xcaret Park in Playa del Carmen, will be located in Valladolid, Yucatan. Those visiting Cancun that want to visit …
Cancun was named the ‘second most visited destination worldwide’ by the consulting firm ForwardKeys. Whilst Dubai secured the top spot, this accolade has helped boost tourism numbers in Cancun even further, helping to cement the city as a much-loved vacation hub for years to come. ForwardKeys is a travel consultancy company, founded in 2010. On …
Sunday afternoon, Tulum authorities were alerted after a 19-year-old drowned on Santa Fe beach, Tulum. The individual was a domestic tourist hailing from Puebla in central Mexico. Official reports of the incident state that the tragedy occurred just after 2pm when nearby swimmers noticed a body floating in the water. Lifeguards from the municipality arrived …
This year, 20 foreigners who attempted to travel to Cancun were detained by airport authorities, after being found with firearms on their person. 14 were arrested for possession of weapons that should only be used by the Armed Forces, whilst a further two were arrested for possession of gun cartridges. A final three were arrested …
Mexico’s Answer To The Inca Trail Seeks To Entice A New Type Of Traveler Hear ‘famous long-distance treks,’ and what do you think of? The Inca Trail, El Camino de Santiago, or maybe the Appalachian Way? There’s a new trek on the block, and it is Mexico’s first officially designated long-distance trail. Dubbed the Maya …