Tourists who flock to the Riviera Maya to experience Mayan culture and civilization have yet another reason to make the trip to Chichen Itza this June. On June 19, a recently discovered solar phenomenon will be visible at Chichen Itza. Archaeologists discovered the phenomenon this May while studying the Ossuary, an eleven-century-old astronomical observatory. They …
Cancun
Although summertime in Cancun is not the most popular season to visit, thousands of tourists still arrive in the destination during the summer months. Many of these tourists choose Cancun because it’s the ideal beach vacation destination, with mesmerizing turquoise water and stunning white sand beaches. Unfortunately, nature doesn’t always cooperate, and during the time …
Cancun and the Riviera Maya are known for their stunning blue waters, soft white sand, and all-year-round warm weather. Located on the Mexican Caribbean coastline, it’s no doubt Cancun’s beaches have some of the most transparent waters in the world. Famed for its turquoise color and crystal clear waters, it makes it the ultimate destination …
Cancun might be the most popular and most well-known destination in the Mexican Caribbean, but it’s far from the only place travelers should visit in the region. Fellow Quintana Roo hotspots such as Holbox, Playa Del Carmen, and Tulum have also benefited from huge boosts in traveler numbers over the past year, partly due to …
Summer may not be the busiest season in Cancun but that doesn’t mean it isn’t busy at all during the summer months. In fact, tourism officials are predicting that hotels and resorts in Cancun could reach occupancy rates as high as 90 percent this summer. And despite the fact that the summer season hasn’t even …
It’s shaping up to be another record-breaking year in terms of the number of international travelers heading to Cancun – and Canadians are looking likely to make up a sizeable portion of all visitors. Three popular airlines from the country – Air Canada, Swoop, and Air Transat have revealed their winter destination schedules, with each …
More and more travelers are opting for vacation packages that include transportation when planning their Cancun getaways. Transport-included packages take the hassle out of getting from the airport to beach resorts and help tourists avoid conflicts with or between taxis. Claudia Herrera, director of Sourcing Non-Air for Take-Off Mexico, says they have seen a 41% …
The distance between Cancun Airport and the Hotel Zone is only just over 14 miles, but the drive can take a lot longer than you would expect. Travelers currently have to leave their hotels hours ahead of time in order to be there the suggested three hours before a scheduled flight. But a new bridge …
Have you heard of Puerto Morelos? Don’t tell everyone, because it’s a real hidden gem – but guess what? Not only is this small town the ultimate chilled vacation spot, but it’s also only a 20-minute drive south of Cancun International Airport. Its location is an impressive selling point on its own, but this fishing …
With hurricane season approaching Cancun, local authorities and the tourism industry are preparing to keep tourists safe. According to Solidaridad Municipality’s Director of Tourism Promotion, Carlos Jimenez, hotels will use the Guest Locator platform to keep track of their visitors in case of a strong storm. The platform will help hotels know how many guests …