Cancun’s beaches are more popular than ever as travelers flock to the coastal destination in droves in search of some of the best white-sand beaches in the country. During the busy summer holiday period, enjoying Cancun’s beaches can feel like an overwhelming challenge, with crowds at their peak. But as the city slowly switches gears …
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A new law has just come into effect that will massively increase standards in one of Cancun’s most iconic beaches, Playa Deflines. The new law aims to preserve Playa Delfine’s status as a world-class Blue-Flag beach for generations to come. With Cancun’s travel numbers skyrocketing, officials want to ensure that public beaches remain in top-notch condition …
As Cancun’s main beaches and resorts fill up with travelers amidst a record-breaking summer season, a growing number of tourists are heading to quieter coastal destinations in search of idyllic shores and stunning nature. Mahahual, a small fishing village in southern Quintana Roo, is one of the trendiest destinations this summer. Famous for its massive …
The latest occupancy statistics for Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are so impressive that, if this trend continues, this will be the destination’s greatest-ever year for tourism. Across the super popular traveler hotspots of Cancun, Costa Mujeres, Isla Mujeres, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos, occupancy continues to stay above 80%. With that being said, occupancy numbers …
Isla Mujeres is known for boasting some of the Mexican Caribbean’s most spectacular coastlines, mesmerizing visitors with its white sand and turquoise waters. And now, four of the island’s stunning beaches are set to receive the prestigious Blue Flag certification in the next few days. This iconic international award is granted to beaches that meet …
Travelers to Cancun have been treated to some fantastic news after it was announced July’s huge increase in security initiatives had a very positive impact on the levels of crime in the destination. What’s more, these initiatives are part of a long-term focus on returning Cancun, and the hotel zone especially, to the previously high …
The head of the restaurant association in Mahahual, the idyllic Mexican paradise town south of Cancun, has spoken of the frustration building in the destination towards pushy restaurant “promoters”. Almost all travelers will enter the iconic restaurant-filled beachfront of Mahahual from the side of the area’s famous lighthouse. Here, it is claimed, travelers are quickly …
Officials in the popular beach destination Playa del Carmen have decided to significantly improve beach safety by deploying more lifeguards and extending the service’s operating hours during the peak of the summer travel season. While drownings are rare, close calls are a common occurrence in places like Playa del Carmen, where strong currents and waves …
The municipal President of Cancun, Ana Paty Peralta, recently oversaw a rescue drill by the local lifeguards on Playa Marlin to mark the World Day for the Prevention of Drowning. Safety is a huge priority for the local authorities in Cancun, and while this mostly takes the form of safety on land from criminal activity, …
Officials have decided to increase the number of lifeguards across Cancun’s public beaches in anticipation of a record-breaking summer season. The move is part of a broader strategy to protect travelers during the hectic summer months, which see millions of visitors arriving in the Mexican Caribbean. And with Cancun’s sweltering summer heat, the city’s beaches …