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, …
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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 …
Some people picture themselves on a tropical beach with balmy weather and temperatures in the high 90s with a fruity drink in hand. Others see themselves escaping the winter cold to enjoy mild tropical weather, sunny beach days, and a cold cerveza to sip on. Whichever team you’re on, Cancun is the perfect destination, but …
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 …
Over the past few years, the trend of combining a beach vacation in Cancun with medical procedures has been growing at a super-fast rate. On average 25-30 thousand travelers arrive each month at the destination for procedures including life-saving treatments, experimental treatments not available in the U.S., as well as for elective procedures such as …
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. …