After the huge build-up in anticipation of the Maya train and how it would transform transportation for travelers in the Mexican Caribbean, it’s safe to say that there have been a few teething problems since the service opened in mid-December 2023. One of the most infamous disruptions so far occurred on the Cancun to Palenque …
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Tulum is the name on everyone’s lips these days, and it’s no surprise why. The destination has been a major hotspot for tourists for many years now, but thanks to a new international airport and the new Maya Train, its popularity is set to explode in 2024. Bookings for hotels have seen an annual occupancy …
Cancun’s popularity as a spring break destination continues to grow year after year, attracting college kids, young couples, and families alike from all across America. And it’s easy to see why, as one of the leading tourism destinations in the world, Cancun has grown over decades to offer a truly impressive range of activities, attractions, …
The Mexican Caribbean is loaded with amazing vacation destinations lining its aquamarine and white sand coast. Miles and miles of beautiful beaches sitting alongside fascinating cities and towns are what draw in the millions of tourists who visit the region every year. Two of these places, Cancun and Playa del Carmen, stand out above all …
Despite the conclusion of the record-breaking winter holiday season, Cancun and the Riviera Maya remain as popular as ever among sun-seeking travelers. Even beyond the seasonal peak, the region is poised to set new tourism records, defying the traditional post-holiday slowdown. Data from The Mexican Secretary of Tourism (Sectur) reveals that Quintana Roo’s beach destinations …
There is one thing that the Mexican Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula is in no short supply of: ancient Mayan ruins. Yes, for the Indiana Jones types and explorers among you, places likes Cancun have become ever more attractive over the years for exactly that reason, with some of the most popular archeological sites in …
The city of Merida, the capital of the state of Yucatan, Mexico, is a bustling city with nearly a million people that still somehow maintains its historic charm. It’s been growing in popularity over the last several years, and now, this city near Cancun is one of the most popular destinations to visit in 2024. …
All eyes are on the Mexican Caribbean this year to see if it will beat the record-breaking 2023 that it experienced in the tourism sector. With Cancun an obvious favorite and Tulum set to become more popular than ever due to its new international airport and connections via the new Maya Train, popular hotspots such …
Like any new venture, there is always bound to be some teething issues before everyone gets the hang of it, right? Well the Maya Train is certainly experiencing its fair share of problems ever since opening to the public last month. After a long five-year wait for the billion-dollar infrastructure project to be ready, it …
There are several amazing vacation destinations in the Mexican Caribbean and throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, but one in particular is getting a lot of attention right now. Bacalar, an inland destination that’s about 4.5 hours from Cancun, is not located on the Caribbean coast but has a stunning lake that draws tourists from far and …