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 …
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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 …
Hurricanes and tropical storms are one of the scariest weather phenomena in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, with several powerful storms battering the region every year. Fortunately, severe tropical storms are rather rare, with Hurricane Gilbert being the last major hurricane to strike the tropical city of Cancun. In this article, we’ll go over whether …
If you’re heading to Cancun and the Riviera Maya this summer, forecasts are now out for the upcoming hurricane season! June 1st to November 30th is when the hurricane season officially begins, and during this period, you can typically expect hurricanes and tropical storms in the Mexican Caribbean. They have been known to cause severe …
The population of Quintana Roo is being asked to take precautions against the harsh rains and strong winds of Hurricane Ian. The severe tropical storm reached a category 3 level this morning and is currently moving in an easterly direction towards Cuba. Several tourist-frequented areas of Quintana Roo, such as Cancun and Playa del Carmen, …
How Big A Risk Is There? And What To Do If Disaster Strikes On Your Vacation The Mexican Caribbean may seem like paradise, but its heavenly weather and stunning natural beauty do come at a cost. The Caribbean as a whole spends a significant portion of the year in what is known as hurricane season …
Authorities are warning residents and tourists to be on alert as the Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean head into the beginning of the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. Although June and July saw rather calm weather conditions, meteorologists are forecasting several strong hurricanes to hit the area over the next few months, with up …
Cancun authorities have issued new instructions and tips to keep visitors safe from tropical storms as the Mexican Caribbean heads into a particularly active hurricane season this year. Up to 20 tropical storms are projected to form over the Caribbean this summer, with several expected to develop into strong hurricanes. Thanks to the state’s color-coded …
Remnants Of This Week’s Hurricane Has 70% Chance Of Forming A New Tropical Depression According to multiple meteorological reports, a new tropical depression could form over Cancun and the rest of Quintana Roo by the end of the week. The new storm system could potentially turn into its own hurricane. Hurricane Agatha was the earliest …
More Rain Expected As The Storm Moves Inland Cancun experienced some minor flooding this week as Hurricane Agatha grew from a Category One storm into a Category two. Further rain and intense wind are expected further in the week. Agatha is the first named storm of the season and had developed in the Pacific over …