Cancun and the Riviera Maya remain magnets for travelers worldwide, drawing millions with stunning beaches, turquoise waters, ancient ruins, and vibrant culture. Enjoying all this region has to offer is the goal of every vacation, and for the vast majority of visitors, trips are trouble-free and memorable. Like any popular international destination, however, being an …
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There’s no doubting the popularity of Mexico as one of the top international vacation getaway locations this year. Still, travelers remain concerned about their safety and security when visiting our neighbor to the south. However, there’s an amazing region next to Cancun that hosts amazing coastlines, ancient Maya ruins, lush jungles and plenty of adventure …
Travel to the hotel zone in Cancun has been a challenge recently for tourists as a blockade of the main access road, Kukulcán Boulevard, was in effect by the activist group Madres Buscadoras de Quintana Roo. The protest started on Tuesday, May 28 and after 18 hours, they finally released one of the blocked lanes …
Owners of businesses in Tulum, concerned about the overall image and safety of the popular beach destination for tourists, recently announced that they have donated a new facility to the municipal police department in the area to provide more security for travelers in the Mexican Caribbean hotspot. New Police Facility in Tulum The brand new …
Cancun officials are working hard to show travelers that they are dedicated to their safety and security while visiting the popular beach resort vacation getaway destination in Mexico. They are also trying to demonstrate that they are taking immediate action to protect visitors, hoping to improve the city’s low security rating with the United States …
Crime levels in Cancun and Tulum spiked during January, causing concern among tourism officials, law enforcement, and municipal elected officers. This should not come as a surprise to many, as the cities across the Mexican Caribbean have been stepping up security measures in response to an increase in crime over the last couple of months. …
The U.S. Embassy & Consulates In Mexico department has issued a warning for all U.S. travelers visiting Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean this spring. This is done in the spirit of protecting every American while on vacation and with the express purpose of providing useful and up-to-date information that empowers U.S. citizens to enjoy the …
Cancun is unfortunately wrestling with rising incidents of crime, with several neighborhoods in the super-popular vacation hotspot earning less-than-welcoming reputations. However, the situation is more complicated than just “Cancun is getting dangerous”, with the tourism hotspots staying clear of almost all of the issues rising elsewhere. This is why Cancun is still safe, despite the …
Hotels in the Riviera Maya recently reviewed feedback from many of the travelers who visited the region last year and put together a set of initiatives to help improve the experience that guests have on their beach vacation getaways in 2024. The Big Five “Although we cannot do much in the face of external situations, …
Seeking to create a “safer and calmer environment,” the Secretariat of Public Security and Civil Protection of Tulum has reinforced law enforcement in the area by adding additional members of the Mexican Navy to patrol the area. They arrived last weekend to increase the overall public security in Tulum immediately. Increased Patrols for Safety According …