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 …
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Once a hidden Mexican Caribbean gem only known by the most adventurous travelers, Bacalar has evolved into one of the Yucatan Peninsula’s most popular destinations. Located about a 4-hour drive from Cancun, Bacalar is best known for its mesmerizing blue lagoon and its laid-back, bohemian atmosphere. These attributes, added to its multiple cultural and historical …
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 …
Travelers to the Mexican Caribbean have something new to celebrate on top of the fast-approaching Winter season. A recently announced law is set to make visits to this paradise safer and more enjoyable than ever. Bernardo Cueto Riestra, the Secretary of Tourism for Quintana Roo, has championed this comprehensive new law, which aims to uplift …
As the safety and security of tourists becomes even more important in Mexico, more areas in the Mexican Caribbean catering to travelers are deploying video surveillance cameras for their protection. More Cameras Coming Soon The Mexican Caribbean municipalities of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Bacalar, José María Morelos, and Lázaro Cárdenas will soon have video surveillance cameras …
The stunning tourism hotspot of Isla Mujeres is a truly special destination. Close enough to the coastline and Cancun to see the bright lights at night, it provides a more exclusive and contained experience for travelers. A huge plus of this exclusivity, and perhaps one of the top-selling points for Isla Mujeres, is just how …
There is little doubt that Playa del Carmen has become one of the top destinations not only in the Mexican Caribbean but the entire country. Welcoming more than 384,000 visitors during the summer season this year, this charming beach town keeps captivating travelers with its lively ambiance, beautiful beaches, and cosmopolitan feel. And now, the …
Cancun’s busy tourism season is just around the corner and during this time thousands of visitors will arrive at the destination. As with other years, security will undoubtedly be enhanced through this busy season, and it will be easier than ever for security officials to keep tourists safe. This is due to Cancun receiving a …
After the resounding success of the summer vacation period, the most popular places in the Mexican Caribbean will be keen to decipher what worked well this year and what improvements need to be made to ensure that tourism continues to boom for many more to come. Playa Del Carmen, one of the most traveled-to destinations …
Travelers to Cancun have been treated to some fantastic news after it was announced July’s huge increase in security initiatives had a very positive impact on the levels of crime in the destination. What’s more, these initiatives are part of a long-term focus on returning Cancun, and the hotel zone especially, to the previously high …