As Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean continue to explode in popularity with travelers this year, a new type of accommodation is seeing its demand skyrocket. Boutique hotels are all the rage with travelers in 2023, offering quaint rooms, all-inclusive services, and stunning natural surroundings. Unlike resorts, they are much smaller in size, catering to travelers wishing …
Maya
The vast majority of travelers who visit the Mexican Caribbean choose either Cancun or Playa del Carmen as their base. And there’s no points for guessing why; both are super close to the Cancun International Airport, and after hours of flying the last thing most travelers want to do is embark on another trek. Tulum, …
Located about two hours on a toll road from Cancun, the magical town of Valladolid has a number of activities that will transport visitors to the popular tourist attraction to a different and more traditional part of Mexico. Here are 6 great things to check out on a day trip or even longer adventure to …
There are a whole host of factors travelers look for when planning a hard-earned vacation. Location, resort amenities, budget-friendly packages, even down to specific details like dietary options. But there is one factor that is held in high importance by most, if not all, travelers. And that is safety. The tourism juggernaut of southeast Mexico, …
Summer is one of the busiest times for Quintana Roo’s ancient archeological ruins, which attract thousands of daily travelers. And with historical tourism on the rise, ancient ruins are set to grow even more in popularity as the completion of the Maya Train nears. With dozens of archeological sites relieving more funding to improve the …
When travelers think of historic Mayan ruins in Mexico, naturally Chichen Itza is the first place that comes to mind. For decades, it has held a high spot among the world’s most visited historical attractions, up there with the Great Wall of China and the Colosseum in Rome. But nestled high on a clifftop overlooking …
While the vast majority of travelers come to Cancun to make full use of the beaches, sometimes sargassum throws a wrench in the works. This smelly algae is becoming a fact of life in Cancun during the spring and summer seasons. Thankfully plenty is being done to fix the situation, and for many stretches of …
Each year more than 2 million people from across the globe visit the amazing Chichen Itza, and anyone who has experienced the magic feeling of walking through this historical marvel understands its never-ending appeal. And while Chichen Itza deserves its popularity, it may just need to be prepared to lose some of that popularity to …
The Mexican Caribbean is a hotspot for discovering ancient Mayan ruins of all shapes and sizes, and archeologists are always discovering more sites. One of the most recent Mayan ruins making the headlines is Cobá, in Tulum, which was recently declared an ‘Area of Archeological Monuments’ by the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador. …
Tourists in the Riviera Maya will soon be able to interact with local artisans and purchase products showcasing traditional Mayan culture. Maria Lezama, Governor of Quintana Roo, announced the creation of the Artisan Corridor of Tulum in a press conference. The project aims to give local artisans the space to promote and sell local products. …