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 …
New Premium Booking Option Soon To Be Available At All Hilton All-Inclusives Hotel giant Hilton has unveiled its newest room category at one of its Tulum destinations, highlighting the value the brand places in the Mexican Riviera. The new room category will be rolled out across all-inclusives across the world. The new booking category, “Enclave,” …
This summer, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum smashed records, as they received 822 thousand vacationers between the months of June to August, as reported by the Riviera Maya Hotel Association (AHRM). This figure is the highest its been since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with 625 thousand visiting from the same months in 2019. …
Two nightclubs in the popular resort destination Playa del Carmen were shut down by local police on Saturday night after uncovering hidden weapons in the establishments. The firearms were found during surprise raids, and authorities have launched an investigation into the case. The news comes as the state of Quintana Roo continues to successfully fight …
Mexican hospitality company Grupo Xcaret have just announced the construction of a new hotel, set to open in 2025. With three hotels already operating throughout the state of Quintana Roo, this fourth hotel will be built along the coast of the Riviera Maya, adding over 1,800 new suites for guests to relax in. Xcaret made …
Passenger traffic numbers at Cancun International Airport are soaring to new records aided by new route announcements and growing travel demand. With more flights planned to Cancun for the fall and winter season, by the end of the year, travel figures are expected to grow further. Cancun International Airport is the main point of entry …
Significant Ruin Expected To Be A Mayan Settlement Construction along section 5 of the Maya Train Project has uncovered a major archaeological site near Cancun with more than 300 buildings. The site is expected to be confirmed as a Mayan settlement similar to other world-famous ruins in the area. The announcement was made on Thursday …