Tulum seems to be the name on everybody’s lips at the moment, as international passengers eagerly await the running of international flights from the newest Felipe Carillo Puerto International Airport. As its reputation grows as a trendy wellness destination that offers a completely different vibe from somewhere like Cancun, more and more people are choosing …
As spring break 2024 approaches, hotels at popular destinations worldwide are already almost fully booked, and the Mexican Caribbean is no exception. But this time, the iconic Cancun is not the only tourist hotspot in the region anticipating a wave of tourists during this time, as Tulum has also emerged as a top pick among …
Famous for its stunningly beautiful beach and swimmable lagoon, Akumal continues to welcomes tonnes of visitors each month, keen to catch a slice of paradise. Akumal actually translates to “Place of the Turtles”, and that is because it has also been attracting turtles to its bay for hundreds of years, who come to lay their …
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 …