The long awaited connection of the Maya Train from Playa del Carmen to Tulum has been placed on hold indefinitely due to environmental concerns. Visitors to Mexican Caribbean hotspots will be a little more dependent on rideshares, taxis, rental cars and even bus service to get up and down the coast for a little bit …
Environment
One of the most popular tourist attractions in the Mexican Caribbean was presented a high honor recently for its efforts to protect and preserve the cultural heritage in this region of Mexico. The award honored Grupo Xcaret, the holding company for the popular Xcaret park in the Mexican Caribbean, was presented to architect Miguel Quintana …
As Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean continue to soar in popularity, officials in the sun-soaked region are implementing a number of measures to protect the region’s delicate nature. This week, authorities unveiled the creation of a new protected area in the popular hotspot of Puerto Morelos, just south of Cancun. The move comes as the …
Stunning white-sand beaches are a hallmark of Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean’s geography and are a draw for millions of travelers each year. A new study published this week by environmental officials reveals which locations around the sunny region have the cleanest beaches for swimming this year. Despite record-breaking travel numbers, all of Quintana Roo’s …
The construction of Cancun’s new massive vehicular bridge is being delayed by a month due to environmental concerns. Authorities are expecting more information from the company on how to mitigate the bridge’s impact on the surrounding nature. Once complete, the new 8.8-kilometer-long bridge will facilitate access to Cancun’s hotel district and help avoid traffic jams …