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 …
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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 …
The popularity of the Mexican Caribbean is both its greatest strength and, at times, its greatest weakness. Without that popularity, so many of us would never know about it and, therefore, never get to experience its magic. With that being said, while many of the big-name beaches have been snapped up by resorts claiming private …
Both travelers and the authorities across the Mexican Caribbean have their fingers crossed as the biggest step in the battle against sargassum began on May 4th. This new step comes in the form of even more sargassum barriers, a technology that has already paid dividends for Mahahual and Puerto Morelos. Furthermore, the head of anti-sargassum …
The beautiful Hotel Xcaret Mexico is leading the way for sustainability across the whole of North America after being awarded the notoriously strict “Earth Check certification in the category of Planning and Design” accolade. Although not the snappiest of award names, it undoubtedly carries a huge level of prestige and achievement; this is because the …
According to reports from the Quintana Roo Secretariat of Tourism, almost half of all tourists staying at all-inclusive resorts venture outside their resorts to experience the diverse attractions of the Riviera Maya. Although Cancun travel is often stereotyped as isolated tourists hiding away in luxurious hotels, the reality is very different for travelers with a …