Typically, in many beach vacation destinations, when the weather starts heating up, safety officials will start warning about the hidden dangers that lurk both in and out of the water. In the Mexican Caribbean, though, one of the busiest times for its beaches is during the winter months, so safety operations on the beaches are …
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In Cancun, the busiest season is beginning, but even though millions of tourists visit the destination during this time, there’s something that tourists look forward to during the winter. That is the end of sargassum season, the time of year when visitors can say goodbye to Cancun sargassum for a few months. That time is …
Cancun was affected by several tropical storms and hurricanes during this year’s Hurricane Season, but fortunately, it hasn’t suffered too much destruction. To be sure, damage has been done, but it isn’t all bad news because not only was the damage not really that severe, but the storms also had at least one benefit. Read …
Beach vacations are exciting, but they do come with certain risks that beachgoers must watch out for. It’s especially important when you’re far away from home, in a place like Cancun, because dealing with an emergency in another country has its own problems. Cancun officials just issued important safety reminders for tourists visiting the destination’s …
There is typically little crime in Cancun’s tourist areas, but a recent uptick has led authorities to take several actions to address the situation. In addition to increasing Navy personnel on the beaches, Cancun has also deployed jet ski patrols to reduce crime. This is all part of a new security plan that will help …
Even though it’s been a bit better this year, sargassum has been plaguing Cancun and much of the rest of the Mexican Caribbean for decades. Although unsightly, it’s generally been thought to pose no real threat to humans, but a new report shows that sargassum is more toxic than ever. Here are a few tips …
Cancun is still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Helene, which blew through the destination as a Category 1 storm last week. Now, just a week later, there’s the possibility of other storms developing, one of which is in the Caribbean Sea. Due to the weather conditions these tropical disturbances may cause, boat tours have …
The iconic number 7-shaped Cancun Hotel Zone has 14 miles of beautiful coastline with at least 11 beaches for tourists to spend their days on while visiting. Several of them are popular among visitors, including Playa Tortugas, Playa Chac Mool, Playa Marlin, and Playa Langosta, just to name a few. The most popular beach right …
The presence of street vendors in Mexican vacation destinations like Cancun is something that many tourists look forward to while on vacation. They sell souvenirs, food, beverages, and even some services to tourists, but there are two issues that Cancun is facing when it comes to vendors. One is that many do not have the …
Hurricane Season is now underway and, although there are no projections for the arrival of a dangerous storm in the near future yet, a potential tropical cyclone is causing some dangerous conditions on some Cancun beaches. Formed in the Gulf of Mexico, potential Tropical Cyclone Uno is well away from Cancun, but it is affecting …