Years ago the Mexican government launched a program to highlight towns in the country that have cultural, historical, or natural significance. The idea is to give these towns resources to draw tourism to them, and last year, Mexico launched another program. This program, called the Magical Neighborhoods program, highlights individual areas, or neighborhoods, of towns …
Cancun
It’s no secret that there are some amazing resorts in the Mexican Caribbean, among the hundreds that are in the renowned vacation destinations that line the coast. From budget-friendly traditional hotels to lavish all-inclusives with endless amenities, there is no shortage of accommodations to choose from. But according to this year’s results of a contest …
While there has been some controversy surrounding the new Maya Train project, which is set to begin its inaugural route on December 15th, one huge plus is the opening of doors to parts of Quintana Roo that were once much harder to reach. Previously, the only way to visit specific tourist sites from your hotel …
The end of November has long been a favorite time to travel for American travelers, as it provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy some quality time with loved ones and escape the chilly weather back home. Time and time again, Cancun has been among the top picks for Americans during this holiday – and this …
Tourists visiting Cancun are sold a number of different travel-related packages near hotels, beaches, and tourist destinations of the area. While most of the vendors are legitimate, there have been issues in the past with not only vendors selling expired or fake tickets. Others have been accused of aggressive sales tactics to pressure visitors to …
With winter just around the corner, it’s no surprise that Cancun is already expecting a record-breaking high season. As always, the number one destination this winter for many people is Cancun, which has had an earth-shatteringly good year in the tourism sector and expects to see that success take them into the new year without …
Travelers to the Mexican Caribbean have something new to celebrate on top of the fast-approaching Winter season. A recently announced law is set to make visits to this paradise safer and more enjoyable than ever. Bernardo Cueto Riestra, the Secretary of Tourism for Quintana Roo, has championed this comprehensive new law, which aims to uplift …
The tourism industry has been having a historic year in the Mexican Caribbean, not only in tourist hotspots like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen but also in less well-known areas up and down the region. Two destinations just south of Cancun that are seeing a recent uptick in tourist activity are Mahahual and Xcalak, with …
It’s been over five decades since a computer algorithm developed by the Mexican Government selected Cancun as the country’s next tourist hotspot. To say that the algorithm totally nailed it would be an understatement. Once a barely developed fishing village infested with snakes – yes, ‘Kankun’ is Maya for ‘nest of snakes’ – the town …
This September, the highly safe state of Yucatan near Cancun reported a growth of 4.9% in air passengers to the region over the same period in 2022. Traditionally a more off-path destination when compared to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, the state of Yucatan is growing more popular with travelers seeking culture and history in …