The U.S. Embassy & Consulates In Mexico department has issued a warning for all U.S. travelers visiting Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean this spring. This is done in the spirit of protecting every American while on vacation and with the express purpose of providing useful and up-to-date information that empowers U.S. citizens to enjoy the …
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With the very busy spring holiday travel season right around the corner, tourists are always asking about the safety and security of a vacation getaway to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean before booking their travel. The official crime statistics for the State of Quintana Roo, which includes Cancun and other popular vacation destinations such as …
Seeking to create a “safer and calmer environment,” the Secretariat of Public Security and Civil Protection of Tulum has reinforced law enforcement in the area by adding additional members of the Mexican Navy to patrol the area. They arrived last weekend to increase the overall public security in Tulum immediately. Increased Patrols for Safety According …
Staying in a resort hotel in Cancun may be getting a little more expensive for travelers in the new year. However, the added surcharge is planned to go towards something that will directly benefit visitors to the popular beach resort destination. Safety and Security Hotel owners in Cancun closed out 2023 by asking for an …
As the number of tourists reaching Cancun grows exponentially this winter season, so too is security and surveillance in the area. In an effort to strengthen overall security on the beaches of Cancun, eight new patrol vehicles have been introduced, following the large investment dedicated to improving tourist safety, most especially during the winter and …
Winter season is well and truly underway in the Mexican Caribbean, and Cancun is set to see out the year with record-breaking visitor numbers. As millions of people arrive at Cancun airport looking to escape the cold winter temperatures back home and experience their own slice of paradise, officials are urging them to be cautious. …
Cancun businesses continue to take steps to protect travelers to the Mexican Caribbean beach resort community from crime during this peak winter holiday season. Protecting Tourists in Restaurants By the end of the year, reports say that the restaurant industry plans to add an additional 300 surveillance cameras to the rapidly building Cancun municipal security …
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 …
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 …