Whenever reporting the Mexican Caribbean’s huge tourism boom this year, the obvious locations highlighted are Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum, which have seen record-breaking numbers of visitors in 2023. However, smaller, less well-known areas such as the charming city of Merida are also blowing all expectations out of the water, with passenger movement by …
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The Mexican Caribbean is full of stunning vacation destinations that tourists currently fly into Cancun International Airport to get to. Among them is the fascinating vacation destination of Tulum, which has become remarkably popular with American tourists over the last several years. Tulum has become so popular, in fact, that there is now an airport …
Puerto Morelos has seen an uptick in tourist activity this year, with community tourism soaring in popularity in the Riviera Maya. Miguel Cámara Ruiz, the municipal secretary of tourism, has highlighted that the charming destination has seen growth when compared to the same period from July 2021 and is attributing this success to the work …
Cancun welcomed more than 30 million tourists last year, and a huge number of them were from the U.S. In fact, when it comes to international tourists visiting Cancun and other Mexican Caribbean vacation destinations, America is the top market. More than 3 million American tourists have already visited the popular vacation destination this year, …
A huge investment in law enforcement vehicles and equipment has seen the Cancun police become better prepared than ever. Added to the roster to protect travelers and locals are 66 patrol cars, 35 pickup trucks, 20 motorcycles, as well as 4 ATVs, which will presumably be added to the beach patrols to make security even …
Across Mexico, the most prestigious national award a beach can receive is the certification from the organizers of the platinum beach scheme. The qualifying criteria are tight, and receiving this seal of approval is no easy task. With that being said, even with the large number of hurdles to jump in the pursuit of certification, …
The endlessly popular destination of Tulum, just south of Cancun, has begun the most promising fight against sargassum to date in the Mexican Caribbean. With a new containment initiative named “Tulum Against Sargassum”, it is hoped that this could spell the beginning of the end for sargassum as a seasonal headache to travelers. Investment In …
There are many vacation destinations that are perfect for a fall getaway, but Cancun is one of the most popular. It’s also one of the most affordable tropical destinations to visit in the coming months. In fact, Cancun is among the top destinations for an affordable vacation this fall, and with so much to offer, …
The stunning tourism hotspot of Isla Mujeres is a truly special destination. Close enough to the coastline and Cancun to see the bright lights at night, it provides a more exclusive and contained experience for travelers. A huge plus of this exclusivity, and perhaps one of the top-selling points for Isla Mujeres, is just how …
Some would argue that 2023 has already been a historic year for tourism in Cancun, as it clinches the coveted title of the most popular beach destination in the entire world. Quintana Roo has seen huge, transformative investments in infrastructure, welfare and security, and conversation and preservation, which in turn has led to one of …