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 …
Playa del Carmen
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 …
After weeks of high-level talks with the federal government of Mexico, the state governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, has announced the new Citizen Security Law has been given the green light. This huge change in law enforcement and its organization is designed to rapidly improve the security situation in Quintana Roo, with the …
In Playa del Carmen, K-9 units continue to be critical in the fight between law enforcement and criminals. These units are known to be particularly useful at identifying drugs and the people transporting them. Recently, successful screening during patrols by K-9 units resulted in the arrest of two people transporting narcotics. Reliance on K-9 units …
Punta Maroma, a world-class beach near Playa del Carmen, was recently voted the favorite beach of readers of Mexico Desconocido magazine. Given the crystal-clear waters, quiet atmosphere, and beautiful scenery, it is no wonder that experienced travelers chose Punta Maroma as their favorite beach. Part of what keeps Punta Maroma special is its location, which …
In the Riviera Maya, the sargassum season started early this year but it slowed down a bit in March after a significant arrival of the brown seaweed in February. Now, though, it is returning in huge amounts to the popular Mexican Caribbean vacation destination of Playa del Carmen. This has led Playa del Carmen officials …
To care for the environment and promote sustainable tourism, the first electric bus will be introduced for travelers in the Riviera Maya. The bus can hold 80 people in total, with 34 seated. It can travel over 180 miles per charge and hit speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Additionally, the bus is specially …
The security situation of Quintana Roo post-pandemic can be best described as inconsistent — with flare-ups of incidents becoming a regular occurrence in this once super peaceful destination. For example, the chic destination of Tulum, where Instagram influencers are flocking to from the world over, has been the focus of more than its fair share …