There are a lot of things that Cancun does to keep tourists safe when visiting the destination. Military and police patrol beaches and tourist hotspots, security cameras have been installed all over town, drones are used to monitor tourist areas, and more. Now officials have gone one step further, as Cancun police will begin wearing …
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A new study has found that taxis and minibusses are by far the most dangerous forms of public transport in Cancun amid efforts to bolster road safety in the coastal destination. Over 200 road accidents have been attributed to taxis in 2024 so far, with most incidents occurring in highly transited areas, including the resort …
Despite being the safest travel destination in Mexico, Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have shortcomings regarding personal safety. That’s why officials recently launched a safety awareness campaign targeted at summer travelers, urging visitors to follow crucial tips as scams, especially online ones, continue to rise. The new Verifica y Viaja (Verify & Travel) campaign is designed to …
Despite ongoing efforts to regulate Cancun’s booming taxi industry, the number of taxi-related crimes reported across the sunny destination continues to climb. Fortunately, travelers have more transport options than ever before, making travel safer and more convenient. And with the complete launching of the Maya Train this summer, visitors will unlock yet another mode of …
Travel to the hotel zone in Cancun has been a challenge recently for tourists as a blockade of the main access road, Kukulcán Boulevard, was in effect by the activist group Madres Buscadoras de Quintana Roo. The protest started on Tuesday, May 28 and after 18 hours, they finally released one of the blocked lanes …
Even though Cancun is widely regarded as one of the safest destinations in Mexico for travelers, authorities regularly carry out enhanced safety operations to weed out criminal elements. This week, Cancun’s tourism police agency announced a huge operation to target organized crime groups that may be operating within the city’s vastly popular resort district. The …
Cozumel, the largest and most popular island in the Mexican Caribbean, is set to receive a major boost in traveler safety with the launching of a new command and control center. The state-of-the-art law enforcement unit was officially inaugurated this week by the state’s Governor Mara Lezama as Cozumel seeks to tackle rising levels of …
In 2024, safety continues to the top the charts as the primary concern for most travelers heading to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. There’s plenty of good news for safety-conscious travelers; new investments in law enforcement are helping make destinations in the Yucatán peninsula safer than ever. According to a new report published this week, …
Owners of businesses in Tulum, concerned about the overall image and safety of the popular beach destination for tourists, recently announced that they have donated a new facility to the municipal police department in the area to provide more security for travelers in the Mexican Caribbean hotspot. New Police Facility in Tulum The brand new …
This week, officials announced a major decision to boost safety in Playa del Carmen: the deployment of over 150 law enforcement officers amid the destination’s soaring popularity. Playa del Carmen welcomed well over 100,000 travelers during the busy Easter holidays alone, and with more visitors set to flock to the coastal destination this summer, city …