We reported a few weeks ago that approximately 19 million tourists visited the Mexican Caribbean last year and that the numbers are expected to increase in 2023. On top of that, it was recently revealed that around 8.2 million of those tourists were from international destinations, which some travel officials in Quintana Roo have named …
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The latest estimates have revealed that Cancun will welcome around 30,000 international tourists during the month of March this year. These tourist numbers will come smack dab in the middle of Cancun’s infamous spring break holiday season, making Cancun yet again a major destination for young U.S. Americans for spring fun in the sun. When …
Once a calm beach town to a more upscale party destination to pretty much everywhere in between, Tulum is undoubtedly one of the top cities to visit in the Riviera Maya. Some tourists just can’t get enough of it and Tulum has become one of the top wellness destinations in Mexico. Whatever your travel style, …
Adventure parks are a big thing in the Mexican Caribbean, and there are many throughout to visit for all kinds of adventures. During the daytime, these parks feature exciting activities like ziplining, ATVing, jungle exploration, and more. But there are three parks near Cancun that offer unique nighttime experiences that you won’t forget. Cancun And …
A group of young American travelers are reported to have been trapped at the Cancun-Merida toll booth for over 4 hours last week. This situation was due to the toll booth only accepting Mexican pesos, with neither card payments nor U.S. dollars being accepted. Furthermore, this unfortunate incident has sparked debate amongst residents of Quintana …
Solo travel is becoming one of the biggest travel trends at the moment, and rightly so. There’s no feeling quite like it; it’s one of the most exhilarating and character-building experiences you could go through. With the Riviera Maya being one of the most exciting destinations right now, why not combine the two and learn …
It’s good to take a little bit of Cancun back home to remember a vacation well spent. But with so many shopping options, it can be difficult to know where is best to find souvenirs, and buying within the resorts or chain stores can mean higher prices and a pretty unimpressive selection. Thankfully, Cancun is …
In recent days the arrival of sargassum in Playa del Carmen has been occurring at higher levels than usual for this early in the season. So much sargassum is arriving that it has prompted the local government to spring into action to clear the beaches. Now, Playa del Carmen is preparing to remove the sargassum …
A surprise joint police and military initiative began in recent days that includes members of the security forces performing surprise inspections in the bars and nightclubs of Playa Del Carmen. While the presence of police and military personnel in the streets of the city is nothing new, it is less common to extend their patrol …
As spring quickly approaches and summer is not far off, the time for sargassum to be present on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean has already begun. The brown seaweed is basically harmless but does emit an unpleasant odor as it decays on the shores of Cancun’s beaches, sometimes causing tourists to avoid the beaches …