An unfortunate boating accident took the lives of four tourists crossing the narrow straight between Cancun and Isla Mujeres last Monday. The other mix of 13 passengers and two crew members had to be rescued from the waters by the Mexican Navy, municipal police and some very helpful volunteers in nearby private boats. The exact …
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tourist floating in crystal blue waters in Mexican Caribbean
The Mexican Caribbean is a paradise for travelers, with a never-ending coastline of stunning beaches, strong cultural experiences, and a huge number of attractions and excursions; it is super-rewarding for travelers to step out of their resort and see as much of the destination as possible. But while exploring is highly recommended while on vacation …
There are several beautiful islands that you can visit when vacationing in the Mexican Caribbean, and most of them have gorgeous accommodations from which to enjoy the views of this tropical paradise. The island of Isla Contoy doesn’t have any accommodations, though, and is popular for different reasons. This island is so popular that it …
When it comes to choosing a travel destination, few places in the world can match the Mexican Caribbean when it comes to providing for every vacation type. Families, couples, friends groups, and even solo travelers can find their perfect trip in this stunning corner of the world. On top of this, the Mexican Caribbean almost …
If you’ve ever been to Cancun, you most likely have noticed that it isn’t cheap to get from the airport to the Hotel Zone, where most hotels are located. Taxis are pretty expensive, as much as $65 one way to travel the 15 miles to get to this tourist area, and private transfers typically cost …
There are many ways to spend your time while on vacation in Cancun. You can spend the days soaking up the sun on the beach, relaxing your worries next to the pool with a tropical drink, pumping your adrenaline on an ATV tour through the jungle, or stepping back in time at one of the …
3-year-old ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines announced its first international flights last weekend, and the list of destinations included Cancun International Airport in Mexico. Adding flights to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean has been a popular activity among the major carriers in the United States. However, the departing airport for Avelo’s flights is definitely an unusual …
In recent years, the natural phenomenon of sargassum has been causing many issues for the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula. The masses of smelly, brown algae have been washing up on some of southeastern Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, much to the dismay of hoteliers and tourists. That is why some hotels in the Riviera Maya …
The first section of the Maya Train route was inaugurated in mid-December, and tickets sold out almost immediately. The launch seemed to go off without a hitch, but in the month or so since, there have been several issues, the most recent being tourists having their trip canceled at the last minute. It’s not uncommon …