The Mexican Caribbean is pretty hard to beat when it comes to beaches. With so many miles of stunning coastline featuring scenic backdrops, soft white sand, and extremely clear azure waters, the region has tons of beautiful beaches that attract millions of travelers to visit from all over the world. However, one beach, in particular, …
Playa del Carmen
While Cancun may be the most talked about Mexican Caribbean vacation destination, there are many more worth visiting. One of those is Cozumel, which is a popular cruise destination that will welcome at least three new cruise ships into its port by the end of the year. But Cozumel is so much more than an …
Mexico continues to be the destination of choice for many tourists in 2023, with Cancun being one of the country’s biggest draws. According to statistics from the Mexican Secretariat of Tourism (Sectur), almost 20 million international tourists traveled to and from Mexico in the first quarter of 2023, and Americans make up the majority. Over …
The Riviera Maya has been delighting tourists from all over the world for decades, even through the most turbulent times in Mexico’s recent history. It seemed as if nothing was capable of having a lasting negative effect on tourism in this southeastern corner of the country. That was until 12 years ago when the first …
Playa del Carmen, a former little fishing village, has undergone incredible expansion over the past few decades, developing as one of the Mexican Caribbean’s most popular destinations. But safety concerns often creep into the minds of potential travelers, exacerbated by the negative portrayal of Mexico’s security situation in the media. However, you can rest assured …
According to the director of the Federal Maritime and Federal Zone (ZOFEMAT), Adrian Medina, Playa del Carmen’s beaches are free of sargassum. He claims that the beaches are in their optimal state ahead of the Navy’s construction of the anti-sargassum net installation. While waiting for the nets to be completed, ZOFEMAT removed around 17 thousand …
Playa del Carmen has long been a popular Mexican Caribbean vacation destination, particularly among American and Canadian tourists. And although not quite as popular as Cancun, the city does get millions of visitors every year. That being said, either one of them is a great place to visit, but here is why Playa del Carmen …
Akumal and Playacar continue to show just how important their place is in the tourism of the Riviera Maya. Out of all the destinations in Mexico, these two mini-powerhouses are leading the nation in occupancy and continuous popularity. That may sound like tourism industry mumbo jumbo, but between them, they haven’t dropped below 86.6% occupancy. …
Playa del Carmen is a popular vacation destination for those looking for a more laid-back experience than what you’ll find in Cancun. While only a little over an hour from its even more popular counterpart, the atmosphere has always been quite a bit different, with a more authentic and laid-back vibe. But as Playa del …
A mammoth 391 awards and certifications have recently been presented to 77 different companies related to tourism across the Mexican Caribbean. These recognitions have been chosen by both the national Mexican and state of Quintana Roo tourist boards, which are known for their tough standards. Official recognitions of quality and service are extremely important in …