As summer temperatures draw travelers in droves to Cancun’s packed white-sand beaches, some visitors find the crowds a little too overwhelming. Fortunately, the Mexican Caribbean is brimming with hidden gems and underrated destinations that offer white-sand beaches, rich culture, and much more. One of them is the stunning coastal town of Mahahual, situated several hours …
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The Maya Train began operating in the Mexican Caribbean in December of last year. Today, it is still not fully operational, but it soon will be. One of the most anticipated sections of the Maya Train route, which will travel between Cancun and Tulum, has faced many delays along the way. It’s almost time to …
Arriving at any international airport, especially for the first time, can be a somewhat intimidating experience, particularly when it’s a large airport like Cancun. Most airports come with a little bit of chaos, but Cancun Airport is experiencing more than usual right now due to ongoing issues with transportation providers. These issues have led to …
For the last few years, there has been an ongoing dispute between Cancun taxis and Uber drivers, and the animosity between them has affected tourists on multiple occasions. Most recently, tourists have been dealing with delays and harassment at Cancun Airport. A few Cancun Airport safety tips about how to choose reliable transportation amid these …
Cancun is typically a safe vacation destination, despite the presence of crime outside of the tourist areas, but a recent shooting in the Hotel Zone is a reminder that crime can happen anytime and anywhere. In this case, a 12-year-old boy was caught in the crossfire and killed, and officials are not taking it lightly. …
Over the years, Cancun has become so popular that it isn’t really a surprise when a luxury hotel brand wants to debut a new product at the destination. The newest brand to be added to that list is Marriott, which has launched its first-ever all-inclusive on the soft white sands of Cancun. Since its opening …
The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for Mexico in August of last year. In it, they warned that travelers visiting the state of Quintana Roo, where Cancun is located, should exercise increased caution while visiting. Despite the warning, millions of travelers from around the globe who feel that Cancun is a safe vacation …
Cancun has more amazing luxury hotels than anywhere else in the Mexican Caribbean, many of which are five-star rated. It’s one of the reasons Cancun is so popular among travelers from around the globe. Out of all of those hotels, these are the 7 best five-star hotels in Cancun, according to Travel & Leisure. Which …
There are several benefits to visiting the Mexican Caribbean during the summer months. Smaller crowds, better deals on flights and hotels, and warm temperatures perfect for beach days are a few of these benefits, but during the summer, sargassum is often present on many of the beaches, too. If you’re headed to the region soon, …
Only weeks after the start of hurricane season, the Mexican Caribbean was hit with a Category 1 storm. The powerful storm battered the coast on the morning of Friday, July 5th, but left only minimal damage in Cancun. Now the destination is all clear, thanks to excellent planning, and Cancun is ready for tourists immediately …