Akumal is a picturesque town that has gained popularity among travelers thanks to its tropical scenery and abundant marine wildlife. Situated around half an hour north of Tulum, Akumal is considered a must-see destination for Riviera Maya travelers. Here’s why this Caribbean hotspot is so popular and how you can visit: Akumal Gains Popularity Over …
Tourism
Increasing numbers of tourists are participating in ecotourism while visiting the Maya Riviera, according to statistics provided by industry specialists. Cancun is located near pristine beaches, lush jungles, and crystal-clear ocean waters, giving tourists who want to experience nature a wide array of options. During the Easter holiday, traditionally the busiest time for Cancun tourism, …
In the Riviera Maya, the sargassum season started early this year but it slowed down a bit in March after a significant arrival of the brown seaweed in February. Now, though, it is returning in huge amounts to the popular Mexican Caribbean vacation destination of Playa del Carmen. This has led Playa del Carmen officials …
If you’re planning a summer vacation or heading to Cancun in the future and want to tick another country off your bucket list perhaps, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Have you ever wanted to visit another country during your stay in Mexico? Maybe you’re thinking of other options whilst you’re there? …
Even though Cancun has a reputation for being a party destination, there are plenty of things that make it a great family vacation destination too. Everyone can enjoy snorkeling in the warm Caribbean water, soaking up the sun on the stunning white sand beaches, exploring the ancient Mayan ruins, and being pampered at one of …
It won’t be long before tourists visiting the Riviera Maya region will be able to enjoy the benefits of the Maya Train. The train will give visitors access to numerous popular destinations throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, cities and towns that are currently a lot more difficult and more expensive to reach. As an added benefit, …
The Riviera Maya has no shortage of amazing cultural and natural sites to visit, so many that it would be impossible to visit them all during one trip to the Mexican Caribbean region. From ancient Mayan ruins to amazing nature preserves, there is far more to see than just beaches and luxury all-inclusives, which there …
The number of tourists that visit Cancun every year has steadily been on the rise since the Covid-19 pandemic started to wind down. As with other businesses all around the world, though, Cancun hotels are having trouble keeping up with skyrocketing demand due to staff shortages. This has been an ongoing problem in restaurants, bars, …
An influx of tourism to the Mexican Caribbean island of Holbox during the Easter holidays has led to blackouts and water shortages. The Mayor of Holbox, Manuel Escamilla García, outlined the problems facing his community as it deals with the population shock caused by tourism. According to Mayor Escamilla García, citizens have suffered from power …
After the recent lull in sargassum reaching the Riviera Maya’s shores, the situation has unfortunately taken a turn for the worse. The director of the Sargasso Monitoring Network, Esteban Amaro, has announced that the spring season is shaping up to be one of the heaviest yet, with 560 miles (900 km) of coastline at serious …