As Cancun and the Riviera Maya celebrate another record-breaking holiday season, popular destinations across the region remain packed with tourists. And Cozumel, the largest island in the Mexican Caribbean, is no exception. Hotel occupancy rates averaged a whopping 90% during Christmas week, even exceeding forecasts – highlighting the popularity of the destination among travelers. Remarkably, …
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There are a lot of things that make Cancun one of the most popular vacation destinations in Mexico. Spectacular white sand beaches, aqua blue water so clear that you can see the ocean floor, fascinating Mayan ruins, and adventure around every corner are just a few of Cancun’s claims to fame. Cancun is also full …
Cancun International Airport welcomed the arrival of more international tourists than any other airport in the country last year. More than 12 million international travelers arrived at the airport during the year, which is a total of just over 36 percent of all international arrivals in Mexico in 2023. It probably won’t come as a …
For the longest time, Cancun was the reigning champion as the go-to destination in the Mexican Caribbean for travelers worldwide. While that is still the case, other destinations have begun to emerge as serious competition to the well-known tourist hotspot, with all eyes on one in particular: Tulum. Set with an all-new international airport, Felipe …
The Mexican Caribbean skyrocketed in popularity in 2023, with Cancun International Airport emerging as the leading airport nationwide in international arrivals. Cancun International Airport took the lead nationwide in international arrivals, welcoming a whopping 19 million tourists, mainly from the U.S., Canada, and Colombia. The Ministry of the Interior reveals a 14.2% increase from 2019, …
It was a banner year for passenger traffic at Mérida International Airport. More than three million travelers used the airport in 2023, which is considered a new record for visitors at the main airport in the Yucatan. Overall, there were five different reasons why Mérida is growing in popularity with travelers to the Mexican Caribbean. …
As the charming destination of Playa del Carmen reaches almost full occupancy this winter season, the influx of tourists in the area means popular hotspots like beaches and shopping malls are busy, busy, busy. Playa del Carmen has some pretty beautiful beach locations, such as Parque Los Fundadores and Playa Punta Esmeralda, where many tourists …
The cost of a vacation to Cancun has seen a number of increases throughout 2023, with inflation and the Mexican peso’s strength against the dollar hitting traveler’s pockets in more ways than one. Which is why the news that Cancun’s restaurants are expected to bring in a 7-11% price increase across their menus is adding …
Today is the day; the next section of the Maya Train which is set to travel between Cancun, Quintana Roo to Palenque, Chiapas officially begins operations. The Maya Train is the long-awaited, billion-dollar infrastructure project that is predicted to revolutionize travel for tourists and locals alike throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. As the region experiences a …
With the high season at its peak in the Mexican Caribbean, several destinations are welcoming unprecedented numbers of visitors, potentially breaking historical records soon. Currently, the highly popular Riviera Maya is at 90% occupancy across the approximately 57,000 hotel rooms available in the region. Furthermore, Andrea Lotito, Vice President of the Association of Hotels of …