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 …
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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 …
The first whale sharks of the season have been spotted in Isla Mujeres waters near Cancun this week. Tour operators are gearing up for one of the busiest seasons this year as officials reveal new whale shark tour regulations. Swimming with whale sharks is a bucket-list experience for many travelers, and Isla Mujeres is widely …
Isla Mujeres is one of the main hotspots for whale shark tours in the Mexican Caribbean. This year, the season is expected to be one of the busiest on record, and tour companies are already preparing for unprecedented booking numbers. The Mexican Caribbean is widely regarded as one of the best destinations in the world …