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 …
Cancun
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 …
Tulum is set to become one of the leading vacation destinations in the Mexican Caribbean over the coming years, thanks to massive new government investments that have prompted a resort construction boom. The Maya Train and Tulum’s new international airport are two of the largest tourism infrastructure projects to date in the coastal destination, which …
After giving themselves a quick breather after the record-breaking summer they just experienced, hotels are already seeing occupancy levels rise in Cancun as the winter high season approaches. Last weekend alone saw more than 69,397 visitors arrive at the all-time favorite destination, an increase of 2.4% compared to the same period last year. Bernardo Cueto …
There’s nothing like a tropical island paradise to take all of your worries away, and there are a few in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico that will do just that. A couple of these islands that are near Cancun are two of the best in the world, according to travelers and Conde Nast readers. …
It was recently reported that pirate taxis, or fake taxis, continue to be a problem in Cancun. The problem with these illegal taxis is that, in addition to initiating unfair competition, they put unsuspecting tourists at risk of being overcharged, robbed, or worse. But now, Cancun authorities are going to utilize the National Guard to …
Across North America, the weather has been playing an even bigger part than usual in daily conversations. Hurricanes, cyclones, and tropical storms happen every year, and further, the forecast for the hurricane season points to it being a much more active few months than in recent years. Thankfully, Cancun doesn’t normally receive long and prolonged …
Isla Mujeres is a tiny, gorgeous island that sits off of the coast of Cancun’s mainland and is only a ferry ride away from the popular vacation destination. It measures only a half mile wide and five miles long but has so much to offer despite its very small size. It’s the perfect destination for …