If you have ever been to Cancun, especially if you have visited more than once, then there is a good chance that at some point you have seen the police monitoring tourist areas. You may have even seen the military patrolling the streets and beaches. This is because Cancun officials take the security of their …
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It’s no secret that the Mexican Caribbean is a go-to spot for travelers from around the world, and it’s honestly not hard to see why. It has everything you could ever want from a vacation spot. Whether you’re looking for world-class beaches, legendary nightlife, or an unparalleled cultural scene, it’s got you covered. As a …
Semarnat (The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources) has approved a new public beach in the community of Akumal, and this is set to be official on June 15, 2023. After the closure of Club Akumal Caribe a few years ago, the space hasn’t been made available to the public until now. It will be …
Even though June is part of Cancun’s off-season, hotels remain packed with tourists, according to tourist industry sources. In fact, with so many tourists flocking to Cancun, some wonder whether the term “off-season” even applies to the summer the way it used to. “We are not at levels like many years ago, when we talked …
While the vast majority of travelers come to Cancun to make full use of the beaches, sometimes sargassum throws a wrench in the works. This smelly algae is becoming a fact of life in Cancun during the spring and summer seasons. Thankfully plenty is being done to fix the situation, and for many stretches of …
A judge announced in January that Uber could legally operate in Cancun without the same licenses and permits that taxi drivers must have. Since then, it has been a long road with no destination in sight for Uber drivers in the tourist destination. Taxi drivers have organized blockades, threatened Uber drivers, and even attacked Uber …
Even though we’re only halfway through the year, it looks like 2023 is set to be another blockbuster in terms of passenger numbers for Cancun. As one of the world’s most in-demand travel hotspots for several years now, the world’s appetite for Cancun hasn’t softened yet, with more and more travelers picking the sunny Mexican …
One of the top attractions for travelers visiting Cancun is the many Mayan archeological sites that can be found throughout the Yucatan peninsula. Mayan ruins like Tulum, Coba, Chichen Itza, and more draw visitors from Cancun to other parts of the Riviera Maya region to see these historic wonders. And now travelers will be able …
When it comes to the best beaches for visitors in Mexico, there is one national recognition that stands out — the Playa Platino, or Platinum Beach, awards. When you are looking for the top beaches in the country honored with the Playa Platino award, tourists don’t have to seek any further than Cancun. Honors For …
The battle between taxi drivers and Uber drivers has been ongoing for several months now and is well documented and reported on. But now it isn’t just Uber drivers that certain taxi unions are targeting, but other transportation companies too. The continuing battle over transportation rights doesn’t directly affect tourists very often, though, until it …