Cancun is bolstering beach safety for travelers during the hectic summer travel period with the deployment of more lifeguards to prevent drownings and other swimming risks. Each summer, over a million visitors flock to Cancun’s white-sand beaches – more numerous than ever this year – in search of sun, sea, and waves. Although largely safe …
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The whale shark season is set to begin in just several days in Cancun and Isla Mujeres amid unprecedented traveler demand for sighting – and even swimming with – the aquatic species. One of Cancun’s most iconic and memorable experiences, swimming with the majestic whale sharks is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. And this year, up to …
A worrying revelation was recently made that the most popular beach in Cancun, Playa Delfines, is also its most dangerous. In 2023 over 58% of all rescues in Cancun were carried out on Playa Delfines, with one factor in particular being cited for the extreme number of rescues that have earned this beautiful beach an …
Travelers headed to Playa del Carmen beaches this week might come across an unexpected sight: red seaweed. Travelers and residents have taken to social media in recent days to share images and videos of the strange seaweed, which many have confused with sargassum. Although the sargassum season is expected to officially begin sometime in February, …
A shortage of lifeguards on the popular island of Isla Mujeres near Cancun is causing concern among officials and travelers alike. As a result, visitors are being told to follow important safety guidelines when visiting the sunny destination. Despite its skyrocketing popularity, a considerable number of businesses in Isla Mujeres fail to comply with local …
The hectic Christmas period is the busiest time of the year for international travel in Cancun, with tens of thousands of travelers flocking to the sunny destination daily. Most travelers will undoubtedly spend a significant amount of their vacation enjoying Cancun’s spectacular white-sand beaches and the Caribbean’s warm waters. With so many people flocking to …
Despite Cancun’s soaring popularity with travelers this year, a growing number of visitors are choosing to explore destinations outside of the resort hotspot. One destination that has been trending with visitors lately is Akumal. This quaint resort destination south of Cancun is famous for its quiet beaches, stunning outdoor activities, and iconic turtles. New statistics show …
Travelers in the coastal hotspot of Playa del Carmen are being warned to be extra cautious when swimming in the ocean due to rising numbers of stingray injuries. Officials have said that five to seven cases of stingray injuries are reported weekly in the popular resort destination, with experts predicting that number to rise as the …
The beautiful island destination of Isla Mujeres has just announced two of its most popular beaches, Playa Norte and Playa Centro, have been awarded the internationally recognized Blue Flag award. Over the past few months, Isla Mujeres has been making news headlines repeatedly, and for all the right reasons. Extensive improvements in policing resources and …
Although Cancun is most famous for its assortment of world-class white-sand beaches, it’s also home to one of nature’s most beautiful sights: cenotes. Cenotes, or freshwater sinkholes, played a critical role in Mayan culture, but in the modern age, they are an oasis of tranquility that tourists can’t get enough of. And this summer, cenotes …