Authorities have issued a fresh weather alert for Cancun and northern Quintana Roo as tropical storm Helen approaches the region on Wednesday. Although the storm system is not currently classified as a hurricane, meteorologists say it is likely to intensify over the coming days, causing heavy rain, wind, and even flooding along its trajectory. In …
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The Mexican Caribbean government has activated a number of emergency weather protocols as hurricane Beryl continues to approach Cancun. Although currently only representing a low to moderate threat level to Quintana Roo, hurricane Beryl has the potential to cause mass devastation should it directly hit the touristy region. There are currently some 400,000 International travelers in Cancun …
The $424 million dollar bridge construction project to speed up traffic on Kukulkan Avenue is nearly halfway done and will provide tourists to Cancun easier access to the hotel zone in the Mexican Caribbean. The Nichupté Bridge Project According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation, the long-awaited Nichupté Bridge is about half done …
Officially, the hurricane season in the Mexican Caribbean is about a month out. However, the tropical storm engine off the coast of Africa is already ramping up for what experts are calling a ferocious Atlantic hurricane season. On Alert for Alberto Alberto would be the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, and despite …
Bad weather rarely tops the list as the primary concern for travelers headed to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. But this summer, visitors are being told to pay close attention to the weather forecast with predictions of more stronger hurricanes affecting the coastal region. According to the latest long-term hurricane forecast issued by Mexico’s national …
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 …
Despite still being four months away, concerns are already being raised about the upcoming hurricane season in Cancun. A recent report from the trusted and respected meteorologists at AccuWeather warns that the current conditions are likely to contribute to an overload of cyclone activity in the Atlantic Ocean. With that information, travelers will naturally wonder …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are entering the peak of the hurricane season, which occurs between September and November, as officials activate safety protocols during the unusually stormy period. The shoulder season typically sees the strongest tropical storms – and in some instances, powerful hurricanes – form over and around the Mexican Caribbean, potentially affecting …
With hurricane season approaching Cancun, local authorities and the tourism industry are preparing to keep tourists safe. According to Solidaridad Municipality’s Director of Tourism Promotion, Carlos Jimenez, hotels will use the Guest Locator platform to keep track of their visitors in case of a strong storm. The platform will help hotels know how many guests …
Hurricane season is only two weeks away in the Mexican Caribbean. In preparation for strong summer storms, authorities in Cancun are taking preparatory action to ensure that tourists stay safe during hurricanes. The local government is making final preparations for 120 hurricane shelters dedicated to protecting tourists in the event of a strong storm. Should …