It’s no secret at this point that Americans absolutely love the Mexican Caribbean. This can be attributed to many factors, which we will go into later on, but looking at the incredible numbers of visitors traveling to the stunning destination this year so far, with a 13 percent increase compared to last year, it is …
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The Mexican Caribbean’s ongoing battle against sargassum has taken a positive turn, with forecasts of a low sargassum season and a remarkable reduction in sargassum levels compared to 2022. According to reports from the Mexican Navy, only four 10-ton sargassum patches were recently detected in the central Quintana Roo coastline – a significant contrast to …
The undeniably world-famous destination of Tulum has been making headlines repeatedly over the past few months and for all the right reasons. After a worrying rise in crime over the past 3 years, a trend seen the world over in recent years, the destination has been moving in the right direction recently. New Leadership One …
The small but increasingly popular tourist destination of Bacalar has announced a huge increase in police presence for the already extremely safe up-and-coming town. A total rise of 200 law enforcement elements is being added, no small number considering the relatively minor population of 40,000 found there. Positive Tourism Makes Recruitment Difficult Perhaps one of …
Puerto Morelos has seen an uptick in tourist activity this year, with community tourism soaring in popularity in the Riviera Maya. Miguel Cámara Ruiz, the municipal secretary of tourism, has highlighted that the charming destination has seen growth when compared to the same period from July 2021 and is attributing this success to the work …
Across Mexico, the most prestigious national award a beach can receive is the certification from the organizers of the platinum beach scheme. The qualifying criteria are tight, and receiving this seal of approval is no easy task. With that being said, even with the large number of hurdles to jump in the pursuit of certification, …
As the summer season draws to a close, Cancun and the Riviera Maya remain a magnet for travelers seeking thrilling experiences. The Mexican Association of Receptive Tourism Agencies (Amatur) recently announced outstanding results for the summer season in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, as well as destinations like Cozumel, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta. In …
At a recent high-level meeting that included the governor of Quintana Roo (the state home to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, etc.) and the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean raised a serious concern from the destination’s tourism providers. The vice president of the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean made the case that the …
The vast majority of travelers who visit the Mexican Caribbean choose either Cancun or Playa del Carmen as their base. And there’s no points for guessing why; both are super close to the Cancun International Airport, and after hours of flying the last thing most travelers want to do is embark on another trek. Tulum, …
It is no secret that the Mexican Caribbean is experiencing a surge in its tourism sector this year, as it looks well on track to beat all previous tourism records this year. This paradise of a destination has everything you could ever want from a vacation: stunning beaches, archaeological and historical hotspots, mouthwatering food, turquoise …