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 …
Safety
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 …
When it comes to safe destinations for vacation there are many places that come to mind, from the super-safe streets of Munich in the shadow of the Alps to Seattle, Washington — but this city near Cancun is one of the safest in the world. There is no shortage of beautiful spots to explore across …
According to statistics from the governor of Quintana Roo, less than .1% of tourists in Cancun are affected by security issues during their vacations. In an interview with Travel Pulse, Governor Maria Lezama said that the exact percentage of tourists affected by the state’s insecurity is 0.000002%. “The dirty war against tourist destinations does not …
Easter is one of the busiest times for resorts in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, and this year is no exception. Well over a million travelers are projected to flock to the sun-soaked region over the following weeks, prompting authorities to launch a massive security operation to safeguard visitors. Combined with recent U.S. travel warnings, …
Much like Cancun, Playa del Carmen is one of the most popular Mexican Caribbean destinations for travelers. The coastal resort town is expected to welcome a record amount of visitors this year as travel numbers continue to pick up. With several recent travel warnings from U.S. officials, local authorities in Playa del Carmen have announced …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean’s reputation as a safe and welcoming destination for sun-seeking travelers is in the balance following recent U.S. travel warnings. Despite the alarming situation, the region remains the safest in Mexico for travelers as millions of visitors are expected to flock there over spring. By following some essential safety tips, travelers …
The municipal civil protection authorities in Cancun have taken the decision to nearly double the number of lifeguards who will be on duty at the destination’s beaches. Spring brings a big bump to the area’s popularity, with many young people taking advantage of the spring break package deals that make the area one of the …
The United States has just issued a new travel warning for three Mexican Caribbean tourist hotspots, highlighting growing concern over visitors’ safety. The travel warning comes as Cancun and other resort destinations get ready to welcome thousands of travelers during the busy Spring travel period. With millions of travelers flocking to Cancun and the Mexican …
The State of Texas recently took the unusual step of issuing its own travel warning in an attempt to keep its citizens safe both during the upcoming Spring Break period and beyond. The travel warning, which was announced by the state over the weekend, warned travelers against visiting Mexico following a rise in violent incidents …