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 …
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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 …
Tulum has just been voted the Best Beach Destination in the Americas in the 2024 edition of the World Travel Awards, cementing the city’s position as a leading hub for international travel. Situated around two hours south of Cancun, Tulum boasts some of the top-rated all-inclusives in the Mexican Caribbean and is the most popular destination in …
Several popular beaches in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have seen an uptick of sargassum seaweed in the wake of the powerful category 2 Hurricane Beryl. Although the hurricane caused only minor damage to several locations in the Mexican Caribbean, strong ocean currents & wind resulted in tons of sargassum seaweed washing up on several popular Cancun …