A surprise joint police and military initiative began in recent days that includes members of the security forces performing surprise inspections in the bars and nightclubs of Playa Del Carmen. While the presence of police and military personnel in the streets of the city is nothing new, it is less common to extend their patrol …
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More Americans than ever are now choosing the expat life, with everyone from young digital nomads to those ready to enjoy retirement choosing to experience life abroad. But while making the commitment to this new life is a difficult decision, the real head-scratcher comes with choosing exactly where to move. With that being said, the …
The authorities in Playa Del Carmen are taking another huge step to improve security for tourists in the form of increased motorcycle patrols by local law enforcement. And this increase is far from being a PR exercise, with patrols being increased from the current number of 20 per day to over 300. The vast …
In this economy, lots of people are looking at more price-driven travel this year. This means a vacation where you can get the most bang for your buck and make the most of your time away from home. But what if your vacation could end up saving you money? And you’d get to visit an …
A red alert has been issued by the Quintana Roo Sargassum Monitoring Network after the stinky seaweed sargassum was spotted in excessive levels on 40 beaches across the northern part of the state – including some beaches in Cancun. With its appearance on beaches dependent on a range of factors, including tidal shifts, inclement weather, …
Batches of sargassum on a number of beaches along the Mexican Caribbean coastline have already been reported this year, and the municipality of Playa del Carmen is doing its best to remove much of it as soon as it appears in the coming months. If you’ve traveled to Cancun or elsewhere in the region over …
Two stunning hotels in the Mexican Caribbean have been ranked as some of the best Mexico has to offer, according to the recently announced US News Best Hotels 2023 awards. While for a long time, we have all believed that Quintana Roo simply can’t be beaten when it comes to finding your dream place to …
Playa del Carmen, the quaint beach town turned eclectic party city with lots of soul in the Riviera Maya, has tons of things to do and see. Whether you’re a beach bum, an outdoor explorer, or a culture seeker, Playa is a destination that really fulfills. If you’ve only got a few days in this …
From Cancun to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and beyond, the Mexican Caribbean is one of the world’s hottest travel destinations. So much so that a number of local tourism professionals in the region are estimating an even better year in 2023 compared to the record-breaking year that the Mexican Caribbean had in 2022 as they …
Cancun is an amazing vacation destination on its own that millions of tourists from all over the world visit every year, with more last year than ever before, in fact. But although the city has plenty to offer for visitors, one of the best things about Cancun is that it’s so close to many other …