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 …
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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 …
The crime rates for Tulum have become a big concern for travelers, and it’s not a huge surprise considering the change in this destination over the past 15 years. Once a sleepy little fishing village that attracted small numbers of hippie travelers, Tulum has grown into a fully-fledged municipality and a world-known tourism destination. Like …
One of the top attractions for travelers visiting Cancun is the many Mayan archeological sites that can be found throughout the Yucatan peninsula. Mayan ruins like Tulum, Coba, Chichen Itza, and more draw visitors from Cancun to other parts of the Riviera Maya region to see these historic wonders. And now travelers will be able …
The battle between taxi drivers and Uber drivers has been ongoing for several months now and is well documented and reported on. But now it isn’t just Uber drivers that certain taxi unions are targeting, but other transportation companies too. The continuing battle over transportation rights doesn’t directly affect tourists very often, though, until it …
While Cancun may be the most talked about Mexican Caribbean vacation destination, there are many more worth visiting. One of those is Cozumel, which is a popular cruise destination that will welcome at least three new cruise ships into its port by the end of the year. But Cozumel is so much more than an …
Mexico continues to be the destination of choice for many tourists in 2023, with Cancun being one of the country’s biggest draws. According to statistics from the Mexican Secretariat of Tourism (Sectur), almost 20 million international tourists traveled to and from Mexico in the first quarter of 2023, and Americans make up the majority. Over …
Hyatt has announced that it will open a massive new resort complex in Cancun next year that will house the first-ever adults-only Hyatt Vivid property. The hospitality giant has been one of the most proactive firms in expanding its presence in the Mexican Caribbean, and the new Hyatt Vivid Grand Island and Dreams Grand Island …
The Riviera Maya has been delighting tourists from all over the world for decades, even through the most turbulent times in Mexico’s recent history. It seemed as if nothing was capable of having a lasting negative effect on tourism in this southeastern corner of the country. That was until 12 years ago when the first …