Semarnat (The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources) has approved a new public beach in the community of Akumal, and this is set to be official on June 15, 2023. After the closure of Club Akumal Caribe a few years ago, the space hasn’t been made available to the public until now. It will be …
Riviera Maya
While the vast majority of travelers come to Cancun to make full use of the beaches, sometimes sargassum throws a wrench in the works. This smelly algae is becoming a fact of life in Cancun during the spring and summer seasons. Thankfully plenty is being done to fix the situation, and for many stretches of …
The long-awaited sargassum barriers that were promised for Tulum are finally being installed after a considerable delay. Originally the construction was promised to begin at the end of April 2023, and so far, no explanation has been given for the delay. Less Than Promised Around 650 feet (200 meters) of sargassum barriers are currently being …
The crime rates for Tulum have become a big concern for travelers, and it’s not a huge surprise considering the change in this destination over the past 15 years. Once a sleepy little fishing village that attracted small numbers of hippie travelers, Tulum has grown into a fully-fledged municipality and a world-known tourism destination. Like …
If you want a Riviera Maya experience like no other, then pack your cases; it’s coming to the Mexican Caribbean this fall. The first EDITION Riviera Maya will be located in the newly developed Kanai area and is an international luxury brand, which is now excitingly about to land on the Mexican Caribbean coastline for …
Picture this: sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, vibrant nightlife, and a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates diversity. Welcome to the Riviera Maya, the emerging paradise for LGBTQ+ travelers seeking an unforgettable vacation experience! Mexico has been historically considered a somewhat conservative country, even more so than the US in some regards. But fortunately, this has been …
The Riviera Maya has been delighting tourists from all over the world for decades, even through the most turbulent times in Mexico’s recent history. It seemed as if nothing was capable of having a lasting negative effect on tourism in this southeastern corner of the country. That was until 12 years ago when the first …
Tourism in the Riviera Maya will change forever this December when the Maya Train begins operations. The train will make tourist destinations across the Yucatán Peninsula more accessible for visitors. Even before the train is inaugurated, the tourism industry is preparing for new arrivals. As soon as this July, 6 new hotels will open along …
It’s no secret that Cancun is a favorite Mexican vacation destination for travelers from all over the world, especially those from the U.S. and Canada. But what may come as a surprise is the number of hotels in and around the tourist destination that are some of the best in the country. In fact, over …
Tourists who flock to the Riviera Maya to experience Mayan culture and civilization have yet another reason to make the trip to Chichen Itza this June. On June 19, a recently discovered solar phenomenon will be visible at Chichen Itza. Archaeologists discovered the phenomenon this May while studying the Ossuary, an eleven-century-old astronomical observatory. They …