Travelers to the tourist beach resort destination of Tulum are advised not to wear expensive jewelry and other items in public. They also need to be very focused on their surroundings and watch for people who appear to be following them in town. This warning comes after three robberies in Tulum by criminals who were …
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Staying in a resort hotel in Cancun may be getting a little more expensive for travelers in the new year. However, the added surcharge is planned to go towards something that will directly benefit visitors to the popular beach resort destination. Safety and Security Hotel owners in Cancun closed out 2023 by asking for an …
Cancun businesses continue to take steps to protect travelers to the Mexican Caribbean beach resort community from crime during this peak winter holiday season. Protecting Tourists in Restaurants By the end of the year, reports say that the restaurant industry plans to add an additional 300 surveillance cameras to the rapidly building Cancun municipal security …
The busy high season has officially begun in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean as tens of thousands of travelers flock to the sun-drenched region each day. This year, even more travelers are expected to visit the popular tropical destination thanks to the launching of the new Maya Train. And with so many travelers enjoying everything …
As the peak winter and fall holiday travel season gets into full gear, the municipal and state government in Playa del Carmen is increasing the availability of law enforcement to provide safety and security to tourists during the busy visitor season. According to the State of Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama, the focus of the …
In a huge move to further prioritize traveler safety in Cancun, the authorities have announced another huge investment in police equipment, as well as a boost to patrols in the destination. The most anticipated equipment being delivered is the new state-of-the-art bodycams that officers will be wearing. With the addition of this tech, it’s hoped …
Officials in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are warning travelers to avoid booking Airbnbs and other vacation rentals in certain locations due to concerns over growing crime rates. While the sun-soaked state of Quintana Roo continues to be among the safest for international travelers in Mexico, high rates of violent crime plague certain communities and …
A new safety initiative is being put into action in Cancun that aims to enhance the safety and security of both travelers and locals alike. This comes at a time of huge investment in policing in Cancun, a drive that was sorely needed after the worrying rises in crime rates in the last few years. …
Safety is one of travelers’ main concerns when visiting popular resort destinations in the Mexican Caribbean. But in Playa del Carmen, those worries are noticeably less present than elsewhere, thanks to new government measures to tackle crime. Situated an hour south of Cancun, Playa del Carmen has skyrocketed in popularity to become one of the …
The reputation of the police across Mexico has been a big talking point in the media for decades, both in the U.S. and Mexico. The issues often cited (and just as often used as story threads in Hollywood movies and TV shows) are no secret. With that being said, 2023 so far has been a …