If you are heading to Cancun this December, the first thing you notice might not be the turquoise water—it might be the uniforms. Authorities have officially launched a massive security deployment involving 7,000 officers across Quintana Roo to protect tourists during the peak holiday season. While the sight of armed patrols on the beach can …
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Security in Cancun is the number one concern for travelers, and rightfully so. You want to know that when you leave your resort to explore the city, you are protected. In a major move just ahead of the peak winter holiday season, the Cancun government has announced a massive reinforcement of its security forces. Mayor …
If you’ve ever walked through Cancun and noticed officers with tablets instead of clipboards, you’ve already seen a quiet but important change in action. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking this rollout closely, and it’s a big deal for anyone planning a trip to the Mexican Caribbean. Quintana Roo has just become the …
If you’re heading to Cancun soon, here’s a positive safety update we at The Cancun Sun are watching closely: local police are rolling out body-worn cameras (aka lapel cams) across the city. Officials say the goal is simple—more transparency, better accountability, and a safer experience for both residents and visitors. What’s changing The Municipality of …
Tulum, Mexico – In a significant move to bolster safety for its ever-increasing number of visitors, businesses in the popular tourist destination of Tulum are now being allowed to directly hire and fund their own police officers. This initiative aims to provide an extra layer of security in the town’s busiest areas, working alongside existing …
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico – A tense situation unfolded at the popular Riu Costa Mujeres hotel near Cancún on Thursday as gunfire broke out during an undercover police operation according to Fox News. Agents from the Investigative Police were conducting an operation aimed at dismantling a gang involved in drug dealing when a confrontation occurred, …
Cancún, Mexico – March 13, 2025 – Authorities in Cancún are continuing their search for one inmate who remains at large following a brazen escape from the Cereso prison in region 99. The incident, which occurred around 9:45 PM local time on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, triggered a red alert and a large-scale joint operation …
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 …
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 …