Since January, there has been a running conflict in Cancun with taxi drivers attacking Uber carriers, with the confrontations sometimes reaching extremely worrying levels of violence. Although the issue has calmed down significantly over the past 4 weeks, there are several flashpoints in the city where travelers should avoid ordering a pickup from an Uber …
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According to local government sources, the headline-grabbing shark attack on a 10-year-old American boy in Cancun was actually a barracuda attack outside of Benito Juarez municipality. The official Twitter account of Benito Juarez City Hall tweeted out that a review of the incident found no reports of a shark attack on Cancun beaches on March …
In part of a wider effort by the Mexican government to control violence in tourist areas across the country, the military has been called into the beaches of Cancun and the Riviera Maya. More than 8,000 soldiers representing the National Guard, the Marines, and the Army have been stationed at tourist hotspots in Mexico to …
The Mexican Navy has outlined its plan to deal with Sargassum on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean in the newly released 2023 Sargassum Operation. The plan comes amidst an unexpected wave of sargassum arriving in the region this spring earlier than expected. José Rafael Ojeda Durán, head of the Navy, presented the plan to …
The hotel zone in Cancun has been rocked by the homicide of 4 people in what authorities have described as a clash between criminal groups. The normally very safe tourism center, which boasts a fantastic security record, is not used to seeing this level of conflict. And travelers are naturally worried about seeing actions like …
According to statistics from the governor of Quintana Roo, less than .1% of tourists in Cancun are affected by security issues during their vacations. In an interview with Travel Pulse, Governor Maria Lezama said that the exact percentage of tourists affected by the state’s insecurity is 0.000002%. “The dirty war against tourist destinations does not …
Everybody knows that Cancun has amazing white sand beaches, sparkling, crystal clear, turquoise blue water, and luxurious all-inclusive resorts. These are the top reasons for the Mexican Caribbean vacation destination being as popular as it is. But there are plenty of other reasons to visit Cancun, including a number of exciting activities, and we’re going …
If you’re heading to Cancun and the Riviera Maya this summer, forecasts are now out for the upcoming hurricane season! June 1st to November 30th is when the hurricane season officially begins, and during this period, you can typically expect hurricanes and tropical storms in the Mexican Caribbean. They have been known to cause severe …
Travel agencies that specialize in package vacations to Cancun and the Riviera Maya have announced a forward-thinking initiative to help combat fraud related to cultural and recreational tour activities. These Mexican-based travel agencies are working in partnership with over 1,400 American, Canadian, and European travel agencies and are rolling out new vacation packages that don’t …
Did you know there’s a place near Cancun where you can see pink flamingos in the wild and also pink lakes? Yep, your Instagram is going to be glowing! If you’re heading to Cancun and on the lookout for an unforgettable and unique day trip for your next vacation, then the stunning pink lakes of …