Even though Cancun has made great strides in improving its safety as a world-class destination, online travel scams are rising, prompting officials to warn travelers about risky bookings. And with over 1.8 million travelers expected to set foot in the crown jewel of the Mexican Caribbean this summer alone, authorities have launched a new digital …
Safety
Officials are worried about the increase of fake or unlicensed taxis at Cancun International Airport as the city’s popularity draws an ever-growing number of visitors. In addition to the ongoing feud between taxi and Uber drivers, there’s another transportation conundrum travelers have to be wary of this year – pirate taxis, as they’re often referred to …
Flagging down a taxi is one of the first things many travelers do after landing at Cancun International Airport. And while taxis are one of the most convenient ways of getting around town, many travelers might be wondering: how safe is it? New statistics published by Quintana Roo’s Secretariat for Public Security and Transit reveal …
Tulum, one of the main tourist magnets in the Mexican Caribbean, has seen a drop in crime rates amid ongoing efforts to bolster safety for travelers. The cultural and historical hotspot has grappled with organized crime this year, with shocking cases of murder and armed robberies making the headlines and damaging the destination’s otherwise excellent …
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 …
For the millions of travelers around the world that visit Cancun each year, they leave the sun-kissed city with nothing but positive things to say. However, for a tiny minority of travelers, vacation trips to the world’s top tourism spot can sometimes end after being the unfortunate victims of crime. Thankfully for travelers, the state …
Travelers to Cancun and the wider Mexican Caribbean have been provided with a fantastic new tool to help streamline many of the possible headaches that can creep up while on vacation. The new Guest Assist app, available on both Apple and Android, provides a wealth of information and guidance for anyone whose well-being or personal …
Hurricanes and tropical storms are one of the scariest weather phenomena in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, with several powerful storms battering the region every year. Fortunately, severe tropical storms are rather rare, with Hurricane Gilbert being the last major hurricane to strike the tropical city of Cancun. In this article, we’ll go over whether …
In the peaceful and superbly beautiful town of Mahahual, the Caribbean Sea reminded travelers that it isn’t without danger and that even in its most calm destinations, conditions can change fast. Two male tourists had to be rescued from the water after getting into life-threatening difficulty during what was meant to be a relaxing swim …
Cancun has led the nation of Mexico with the amount of National Guard troops in place to protect tourists. These troops (a total of 1,125) were stationed in Cancun after being deployed to the tourist hotspot to protect visitors during Easter, one of the busiest tourist seasons. More than 7,000 National Guard members patrolled the …