So far, four sections of the Maya Train route have begun to operate, with the route covering much of the western and northern portions of the Yucatan Peninsula. Now the inauguration of the first part of section five is just days away, and the excitement of being able to travel along the coast from Cancun …
Playa del Carmen
When talking about the Mexican Caribbean, the highly popular Cancun often steals the spotlight. However, Playa del Carmen, a former fishing town about 45 minutes south of Cancun, has gained fame as a world-class beach destination, currently trending with winter travelers seeking a sunny Mexican Caribbean getaway. The numbers show it all – after closing 2023 …
The Mexican Caribbean has enjoyed a mostly sargassum-free winter but sargassum season is now just around the corner again. In some areas, it looks like it’s going to arrive before the season officially starts. Playa del Carmen, specifically, is expecting massive amounts of sargassum this month. Let’s take a look at when it will arrive …
The Mexican Caribbean is known for its long list of all-inclusive resorts that can take all of the guesswork out of vacationing in the destination. Choosing an all-inclusive means you don’t have to worry about looking for entertainment, activities, or dining during your vacation. Best of all, all-inclusives are better than ever, and these 7 …
The Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula truly have no shortage of incredible beach locations. Like something out of a postcard, each popular tourist destination has a plethora of white, sandy coastlines and crystal blue waters that honestly could make you never want to leave. One stunning beach town that is currently a cut above the …
One month and a half into the running of the Maya Train, passenger numbers show no sign of slowing down. With its inaugural route from Palenque, Chiapas to Cancun launching last December, officials, locals, and tourists waited with bated breath to see if it would be a success. As the next section announces its launch …
While everyone is anticipating the completion of the Maya Train project, there are some amazing places to visit along the sections of the train that are already operating. Travelers have already been enjoying the opportunity to visit places like Merida, Valladolid, and Chichen Itza since December. Now, Cancun tourists will be able to take the …
So far, so good – sargassum levels remain low in the Mexican Caribbean! What is becoming a continuous problem and quite the headache for Mexican officials and businesses is the natural phenomenon that has been washing up on the golden shores of major hotspots like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen for quite some time now, …
tourist floating in crystal blue waters in Mexican Caribbean
In recent years, the natural phenomenon of sargassum has been causing many issues for the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula. The masses of smelly, brown algae have been washing up on some of southeastern Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, much to the dismay of hoteliers and tourists. That is why some hotels in the Riviera Maya …