This September, the highly safe state of Yucatan near Cancun reported a growth of 4.9% in air passengers to the region over the same period in 2022. Traditionally a more off-path destination when compared to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, the state of Yucatan is growing more popular with travelers seeking culture and history in …

With winter just around the corner, it’s no surprise that Cancun is already expecting a record-breaking high season. As always, the number one destination this winter for many people is Cancun, which has had an earth-shatteringly good year in the tourism sector and expects to see that success take them into the new year without …

Encountering a shark is probably the last thing you want on your Playa del Carmen beach day checklist.  Although shark sightings in these waters are somewhat rare, recent social media videos featuring tourists’ shark encounters have prompted local authorities to issue safety warnings to prevent incidents. The shark species in question is the Bull Shark, …

Travelers to the Mexican Caribbean have something new to celebrate on top of the fast-approaching Winter season. A recently announced law is set to make visits to this paradise safer and more enjoyable than ever. Bernardo Cueto Riestra, the Secretary of Tourism for Quintana Roo, has championed this comprehensive new law, which aims to uplift …

The tourism industry has been having a historic year in the Mexican Caribbean, not only in tourist hotspots like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen but also in less well-known areas up and down the region.  Two destinations just south of Cancun that are seeing a recent uptick in tourist activity are Mahahual and Xcalak, with …

It’s been over five decades since a computer algorithm developed by the Mexican Government selected Cancun as the country’s next tourist hotspot. To say that the algorithm totally nailed it would be an understatement. Once a barely developed fishing village infested with snakes – yes, ‘Kankun’ is Maya for ‘nest of snakes’ – the town …

Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are experiencing the busiest year on record for travel, with projections showing that over 20 million people could set foot in the sun-soaked region this year.  But one destination near Cancun is outright skyrocketing in popularity, with nearly all rooms in the sought-after location selling out this summer. With its …

Delta has officially become the first U.S. carrier to announce a new nonstop route to Tulum’s new international airport starting in March next year.  Tulum has attracted growing international attention due to its reputable historical ruins as well as the positive impact of the upcoming Maya Train and Felipe Carrillo International Airport projects. With more …

Cancun’s taxi industry is set to become a lot safer next year with the enforcement of a new law that obliges taxi divers to use taximeters starting in April 2024.  With taxi drivers committing a growing number of crimes, officials are devising new measures to make using taxis safer and more transparent. As Cancun gears …

As the safety and security of tourists becomes even more important in Mexico, more areas in the Mexican Caribbean catering to travelers are deploying video surveillance cameras for their protection. More Cameras Coming Soon The Mexican Caribbean municipalities of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Bacalar, José María Morelos, and Lázaro Cárdenas will soon have video surveillance cameras …