If you’re wondering if there’s an official ‘tourist rate’ for taxis in Cancun and the surrounding region, the answer would be a simple No. It was recently reported by the Quintana Roo-based news agency Radio Formula QR that there is, in fact, no such extra rate for taxis for tourists in existence in Cancun. So …
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Cancun may not be the cheapest Mexican Caribbean vacation destination to visit, but American tourists can fly to Cancun for less than $250 from multiple U.S. cities this fall and winter. Those looking for a warm weather destination can take advantage of the low roundtrip airfare prices and have more money left over for the …
Three islands located in close vicinity to Cancun were recently rated as some of the best in the world. Regular visitors to Mexico will know that the country is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, home to plenty of unspoiled beaches, an inviting and enthralling local culture, and some of the most …
Cancun has taken the decision to form a committee amid strong concerns over a recent spate of violence and unkempt beach conditions. As regular travelers to the region will know, on a good day, there are very few destinations around the world that can compete with what Cancun has to offer. However, with recent months …
In a vote this week, the Mexican Chambers of Deputies approved an amendment to the country’s General Wildlife Law to “prohibit any specimen of marine mammal from being subject to extractive use, whether subsistence or commercial.” Votes were 331 for and 17 against, including 125 absentee votes. Under the guidance of the amendment, marine animals …
Despite recent stories stating that the beaches across Cancun are noticeably clearer of the stinky seaweed nuisance that is sargassum, there’s a new problem plaguing them – garbage – that has become the current point of concern. Travelers and travel authorities in the region have noticed a rise in the amount of litter strewn across …
In an incident in the Cancun Hotel Zone that did not involve tourists but benefited everyone, 11 drug dealers were taken off the streets, along with drugs that were likely intended for sale. The arrests were made while various authorities were looking into a crime involving missing construction workers. The missing workers were part of …
As the temperatures start to drop in places like Canada and the northern part of the U.S., Cancun continues to experience warm weather. In addition to the mild temperatures, the departure of sargassum is making the beaches attractive to locals and tourists right now. For these reasons, beachgoers can expect some of these beaches to …
There is plenty to do when visiting Cancun without going too far from the city, but for those that want to explore more of the cultural side of the area, there are three day trips to take when visiting Cancun that will provide exactly that. Each of the three places will take about 2-2.5 hours …
Winter travel season for Cancun is fast approaching, and with it will come a slew of amazing events to kick it off. It’s always summer in Cancun, but the winter months in North America mean that more travelers are starting to flock south in search of sunnier skies. And with a record number of tourists …