When the beaches in Cancun are virtually useless because of the sargassum seaweed, it is time to turn your back on the ocean and head straight into the jungle. The Yucatán Peninsula sits on top of a massive underground river system, punctuated by thousands of cenotes—natural freshwater sinkholes completely isolated from the ocean’s surface currents. …
Cenotes
If you are planning a winter getaway to the Mexican Caribbean, you probably have a very specific image in your mind: sunny beaches, warm sand, and endless margaritas. But for many travelers, the real magic of the Yucatan Peninsula lies inland, in the thousands of freshwater sinkholes known as cenotes. However, a common question pops …
An ambitious environmental initiative in Cancún has removed a staggering 17.64 tons of solid waste from the region’s famous cenotes. The massive cleanup, accomplished in just over ten days, is part of an ongoing effort by the municipal government to restore and protect the fragile underwater ecosystems that are vital to the area’s natural beauty …
Visitors from the United States are flocking to the Mexican Caribbean this year more than ever before and remain the strongest market for tourism within the region, followed by visitors from Canada and the United Kingdom. Cancun is the reigning champion among Americans and with good reason; the area continues to respond to the demands …
As the winter season begins in the Mexican Caribbean, one popular destination that is expecting high tourist occupancy levels is Playa del Carmen. Known for its year-round sensational weather, great all-inclusive accommodation options, and some of the prettiest beach locations in the region, Playa del Carmen is seeing more and more people pick it as …
Ever since the pandemic came to an ‘unofficial’ end, people all over the world have been taking it upon themselves to book some of the most incredible trips ever, in fear that one day they might end up in another lockdown for some new pandemic and will never be able to travel again. The thought …
There is one thing that the Mexican Caribbean is in no short supply of and that is beaches. The number of blue flag beaches in the region is rising exponentially, which in turn brings more and more tourists to visit in search of the picture-perfect vacation. Quintana Roo in particular has some of the most popular …
Whenever there is any list from a trusted source recommending the best places to visit in the world, you can bet that Mexico will appear on it somewhere. Such is the case for Travel Lemming’s newest report boasting that Yucatan is the number one place to be in 2024, beating strong standouts such as Turkey …
Families have been flocking to the Mexican Caribbean for years, and for good reason – who wouldn’t want their kids to have a vacation of a lifetime? However, for those who don’t have them or who want a teeny, tiny break away from them, the words adult-only boutique hotel sound a lot like the word …
Whether traveling solo or with others, knowing that you are in a safe destination is always hugely important to any traveler. Though many Americans travel to Mexico every single year, and the Mexican Caribbean is having one of its best years in history in the tourism sector, there are times when it can be portrayed …