After a slow summer, travelers are set to begin arriving in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean in growing numbers as the region heads toward the busy winter vacation period. As temperatures gradually begin dropping across much of North America, Cancun’s year-round heat provides a welcoming backdrop for millions of travelers to enjoy a balmy holiday. …
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Millions of travelers flock to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean each year in search of stunning white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. But this year, one island destination near Cancun stands out among the crowd for its award-winning and sargassum-free shores: Isla Mujeres. A mere 15-minute ferry ride from Cancun, this tiny tropical paradise boasts two …
Cancun is bolstering beach safety for travelers during the hectic summer travel period with the deployment of more lifeguards to prevent drownings and other swimming risks. Each summer, over a million visitors flock to Cancun’s white-sand beaches – more numerous than ever this year – in search of sun, sea, and waves. Although largely safe …
Cancun’s beaches are currently seeing significant amounts of erosion following the intense effects of Hurricane Beryl, which swept over the city several weeks ago. Despite causing only minor damage to buildings in the area, the Category 2 hurricane swept away tons of sand from Cancun beaches, diminishing some sections of the city’s shoreline by as …
Police officers in Cancun are stepping up efforts to clear illegal vendors from public beaches as part of the city’s annual summer safety campaign. Beach vendors have been a ubiquitous sight in Cancun for years already, selling everything from refreshments to souvenirs. However, as complaints over scams and counterfeit goods increase, officials are intensifying efforts …
Cancun is more popular than ever among travelers, and the city expects to draw a record two million visitors this summer. Once considered low season for travel to the coastal resort city, summer has now become one of the most alluring periods for visitors to flock to Cancun. The city welcomes visitors to enjoy its powdery …
Tulum is set to become the next major Mexican Caribbean hotspot to install a massive sargassum barrier to fight growing levels of seaweed. Officials recently revealed more details about a massive 1875-meter barrier, designed with the latest innovations in sargassum technology to safeguard the city’s reputation as a top beach destination. Tulum is one of …
A new study by Mexico’s federal environmental agency has found that all of Cancun’s beaches are safe for swimming this summer and are clear of potentially harmful bacteria and viruses. The busy summer season has just kicked off in the coastal resort hotspot, with thousands of travelers expected to set foot in the destination every …
New figures revealed this week show that Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are on track to break their all-time travel record amid the ongoing travel surge to the sun-drenched region. According to the Quintana Roo Secretariat for Tourism, travel numbers are up year-on-year, with the Maya Train and new infrastructure projects aiding growth. Cancun is …
Last week, Hurricane Beryl worried more than 300,000 travelers who were vacationing in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean when the storm landed in the region. Despite the numerous negative impacts of the hurricane, the tropical storm also resulted in an unexpected benefit in Playa del Carmen: the reversal of beach erosion. Beaches in the popular …