Authorities in the southern hotspot of Tulum have invested in a state-of-the-art security system to keep residents and travelers safe. The move is the latest in a string of efforts to boost safety in the booming destination. The completion of the Maya Train this summer means that Tulum is gearing up for a massive increase …
It’s the main road heading from the international airport to the main tourist zone in Cancun, Mexico’s leading beach tourist destination. Because there is so much tourist traffic on the road, it’s a popular spot for advertisers promoting their products to travelers on their vacation getaway. However, a recent event caught many travelers by surprise …
Over the past month, the Maya Train routes have slowly but surely been inaugurated, with the final sections set to be fully operational this summer. The Maya Train is the new transport system that links the entirety of Southeastern Mexico together for tourists and locals, launched by President Andrew Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO). Its main …
Cancun is once again cranking up its safety measures ahead of spring break. As Cancun is the number one destination in the Mexican Caribbean for American tourists, spring break is usually a peak time for visitors, which can bring with it its own set of challenges. Is Cancun Safe? Firstly, it’s important to point out …
Although Cancun is mostly famous for its stellar all-inclusives and splendid beaches, few are aware that there are a number of key Mayan sites just a stone’s throw away from the city’s hotel zone. This year, travelers will be able to visit one of Cancun’s best-preserved Mayan sites, the El Meco ruins, as the historical …
The Mexican Caribbean has enjoyed a mostly sargassum-free winter but sargassum season is now just around the corner again. In some areas, it looks like it’s going to arrive before the season officially starts. Playa del Carmen, specifically, is expecting massive amounts of sargassum this month. Let’s take a look at when it will arrive …
Of the 40,000 plus Airbnbs and other vacation rentals in the Mexican Caribbean, the majority are located in the region’s most popular vacation destination, Cancun. Although luxury all-inclusives still remain the number one accommodation for Cancun tourists, the popularity of Airbnb is on the rise. Due to the growing number of Airbnbs, the need for …
Isla Mujeres whale shark tour operators are seeing a huge increase in pre-bookings for the summer after new regulations came into effect limiting the number of passengers allowed to embark on such excursions. As a result, travelers are being told to already start booking for the summer due to lower availability. The whale shark season …
Tulum Airport has been up and running since December, and now the arrival of the first flight from the United States is just weeks away. Everybody is excited about being able to fly directly to the popular destination but might be surprised upon arrival when there’s a lack of transportation options. Due to what drivers …
New projections released by environmental experts suggest that Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean may soon grapple with huge quantities of sargassum seaweed. The sargassum season typically begins around late February to early March, depending on a number of environmental factors. But this year, sargassum may start washing up on Mexican Caribbean shores in significant quantities …