The reputation of the police across Mexico has been a big talking point in the media for decades, both in the U.S. and Mexico. The issues often cited (and just as often used as story threads in Hollywood movies and TV shows) are no secret. With that being said, 2023 so far has been a …
Tourism
With the winter season about to kick off in the Mexican Caribbean, tourist destinations are already heating up with visitors looking for their next vacation in paradise. Thanks to the huge efforts of local governments and the tourism board, areas in the region have seen sustained hotel occupancy levels, despite it still currently being “low …
Some of the amazing islands near Cancun are for vacationing and others are for visiting for the day. There are many of these islands throughout the Mexican Caribbean, many of which are beautiful island paradises perfect for a day trip. But officials are now limiting daily visitors to one of these gorgeous islands near Cancun …
Years ago the Mexican government launched a program to highlight towns in the country that have cultural, historical, or natural significance. The idea is to give these towns resources to draw tourism to them, and last year, Mexico launched another program. This program, called the Magical Neighborhoods program, highlights individual areas, or neighborhoods, of towns …
There are plenty of reasons to visit Playa del Carmen, which is why the Mexican Caribbean vacation destination is so popular. Exciting nightlife, stunning beaches, amazing food, incredible all-inclusive resorts and boutique hotels, culture-rich experiences, and adventure activities top the list. But now there will be one more thing to add to that list, as …
The end of November has long been a favorite time to travel for American travelers, as it provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy some quality time with loved ones and escape the chilly weather back home. Time and time again, Cancun has been among the top picks for Americans during this holiday – and this …
More than 15 million tourists visited Playa del Carmen last year, and there are plenty of things to do while visiting the Mexican Caribbean vacation destination. One of the most popular things to do is to walk along the famous 5th Avenue, or Quinta Avenida. This street, in the center of town, is filled with restaurants, …
With winter just around the corner, it’s no surprise that Cancun is already expecting a record-breaking high season. As always, the number one destination this winter for many people is Cancun, which has had an earth-shatteringly good year in the tourism sector and expects to see that success take them into the new year without …
It’s been over five decades since a computer algorithm developed by the Mexican Government selected Cancun as the country’s next tourist hotspot. To say that the algorithm totally nailed it would be an understatement. Once a barely developed fishing village infested with snakes – yes, ‘Kankun’ is Maya for ‘nest of snakes’ – the town …
This September, the highly safe state of Yucatan near Cancun reported a growth of 4.9% in air passengers to the region over the same period in 2022. Traditionally a more off-path destination when compared to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, the state of Yucatan is growing more popular with travelers seeking culture and history in …