Fighting, Drunken Abuse, And Public Aggression Mar Century-Old Festival Around one hundred and fifty people were arrested at the Cozumel Carnival over the weekend for an array of offenses. At least one person was admitted to the hospital with serious injuries. According to multiple reports, the arrests were made over the course of the entire …
Cozumel and Playa del Carmen are two of the Mexican Caribbean’s most popular destinations. But how do they differ, and how can you choose between them? Here, we’ll run through the main differences between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen that travelers need to know. 1. Cozumel’s an island, Playa del Carmen’s on the mainland It’s …
Cozumel is a paradise island around 10 miles off the coast of Playa del Carmen. Known as one of the busiest cruise docks in Mexico, Cozumel sees its fair share of cruisers, but it also has plenty to offer those people who want to spend more than a night or two on-island. You’ll find a …
Heart Attack Was The Expected Cause Of Death An elderly American man tragically lost his life while snorkeling near Cozumel on Wednesday. A heart attack was announced as the probable cause of death. The incident took place in the Northern end of Cozumel after a body was reported as floating lifeless in the water. The …
Strong Start To The Year For Hard-Hit Cruise Industry The cruise port of Cozumel received over 600 thousand visitors from ships alone in the first three months of 2022. The figures highlight a strong rebound after a tough two years of COVID. The figures, released by the Integral Port Administration of Quintana Roo, show that …
Over 1000 Ships Will Pass Through The State’s Ports In 2022 Quintana Roo can expect regular influxes of huge amounts of cruise ship passengers at its popular ports of Cozumel and Mahual. Over 4 million are anticipated to pass through the state in 2022. Mexico as a whole will be receiving 2113 cruise ships along …
The Cozumel cruise industry seems to be back on track. The island relied heavily on cruise liners arriving with foreign tourists who contribute greatly to the local economy. So far in 2022 more than double the number of cruise ships are arriving to the island compared to 2021. One of those cruise ships that is …
The Cruise Industry’s Resurgence Means Some Extra Crowds In The Major Ports Quintana Roo welcomed over 10,000 extra day visitors to its shores on Tuesday as several cruise liners docked in Cozumel and Mahahual. The numbers mark a strong resurgence in the cruise industry after two tough years during the pandemic. Tourists in Cozumel may …
Concern Over Damage To The Reefs Have Prompted The Temporary Closures Two coral reefs popular with tourists for snorkeling and diving have been temporarily closed in Cozumel. The decision was made to help reduce stress on the reef which has been affected by over-tourism. The Punta Francesca and Paso del Cedral reefs are the first …
Sometimes, more than a vacation, you seek a tropical getaway to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a peaceful environment. What can be better than staying on an island, the perfect destination to connect with oneself and be surrounded by the turquoise blue of the sea and appreciate the …