Travelers to Cancun are being urged not to fall for a new tour scam that poses as an affiliate of the Federal Secretary for Tourism (SEDETUR). Under no circumstances does the SEDETUR offer tour packages, discounts, nor travel insurance linked to any banking institution. This warning comes as the summer season in Cancun begins to …
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Cancun International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and the second busiest in Mexico. It is not uncommon for more than 500 flights a day to arrive and depart from the busy airport, and on its busiest day in December of last year, a total of 660 flights arrived at or …
Just because some people go to Cancun for the nightlife and parties doesn’t mean it can’t be a suitable vacation destination for families with kids too. Of course, you want to be sure the kids are going to have fun and that you stay in a hotel suitable for them, as even some of the …
It can be surprising for some travelers to learn that Playa del Carmen isn’t just a mini-Cancun. In fact, there are plenty of reasons why travelers should choose one over the other, and it’s not as simple as A is nicer than B. Both offer fantastic all-inclusive resorts, but there is more to these destinations …
If you have ever been to Cancun, especially if you have visited more than once, then there is a good chance that at some point you have seen the police monitoring tourist areas. You may have even seen the military patrolling the streets and beaches. This is because Cancun officials take the security of their …
It’s no secret that the Mexican Caribbean is a go-to spot for travelers from around the world, and it’s honestly not hard to see why. It has everything you could ever want from a vacation spot. Whether you’re looking for world-class beaches, legendary nightlife, or an unparalleled cultural scene, it’s got you covered. As a …
Even though June is part of Cancun’s off-season, hotels remain packed with tourists, according to tourist industry sources. In fact, with so many tourists flocking to Cancun, some wonder whether the term “off-season” even applies to the summer the way it used to. “We are not at levels like many years ago, when we talked …
While the vast majority of travelers come to Cancun to make full use of the beaches, sometimes sargassum throws a wrench in the works. This smelly algae is becoming a fact of life in Cancun during the spring and summer seasons. Thankfully plenty is being done to fix the situation, and for many stretches of …
Across the Mexican Caribbean travelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to all-inclusive resorts. And with so many choices on the table, and new ones being built constantly, it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. Thankfully, each year the Wave Awards highlight the best in tourism across the world. And …
The long-awaited sargassum barriers that were promised for Tulum are finally being installed after a considerable delay. Originally the construction was promised to begin at the end of April 2023, and so far, no explanation has been given for the delay. Less Than Promised Around 650 feet (200 meters) of sargassum barriers are currently being …