Several new sections of the Maya Train are nearing completion as construction workers continue to make progress on the remaining segments of the massive infrastructure project. This week, Mexico’s president Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced that sections 5, 6, and 7 would be completed by late February. The Maya Train has gotten off to a …
There are a lot of things that make Cancun one of the most popular vacation destinations in Mexico. Spectacular white sand beaches, aqua blue water so clear that you can see the ocean floor, fascinating Mayan ruins, and adventure around every corner are just a few of Cancun’s claims to fame. Cancun is also full …
Akumal, a small beach town between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, has recently emerged as one of the trendiest destinations in the Mexican Caribbean. In 2023, it led hotel bookings in the Mexican Caribbean and secured the second spot nationwide, drawing visitors consistently throughout the year. One of the main reasons behind Akumal’s soaring popularity …
Cancun International Airport welcomed the arrival of more international tourists than any other airport in the country last year. More than 12 million international travelers arrived at the airport during the year, which is a total of just over 36 percent of all international arrivals in Mexico in 2023. It probably won’t come as a …
A strong winter holiday travel season helped lift passenger counts at Cancun International Airport to more than three million passengers for the month of December. It brought the total for the year to more than 32.75 million airport travelers. International Tourists Increase in Cancun During the month of December, the number of international passengers almost …
Cancun has proven its popularity over and over again by receiving multiple prestigious awards every year, constantly increasing tourism numbers, and continuing to be the chosen destination for well-known hotel brands. Cancun might be the most popular destination in the Mexican Caribbean, though, but not the only one, and two areas very close to Cancun, …
For the longest time, Cancun was the reigning champion as the go-to destination in the Mexican Caribbean for travelers worldwide. While that is still the case, other destinations have begun to emerge as serious competition to the well-known tourist hotspot, with all eyes on one in particular: Tulum. Set with an all-new international airport, Felipe …
Tulum International Airport recently began operations, enabling for an even greater number of travelers to reach the historical destination south of Cancun. With demand for the popular hotspots soaring, travelers have been surprised by exorbitant taxi fares and the lack of affordable public transport options for reaching the airport. This week, ADO, the largest bus …
A vacation to Cancun is rarely a boring affair, with a near-endless calendar of events, shows, and festivals in constant supply. Among these, the Cancun New Year’s parties are rightly some of the biggest, but now with 2024 already here and a new year in full swing, travelers have some truly awesome events to experience …
Travelers are reporting large delays at baggage reclaim in Cancun International Airport, with wait times for baggage to reach the carousel system taking over an hour in many cases, although there are also reports of travelers having to wait up to 4 hours just to receive their bags. This upset with the normally speedy system …