There are a lot of things that Cancun does to keep tourists safe when visiting the destination. Military and police patrol beaches and tourist hotspots, security cameras have been installed all over town, drones are used to monitor tourist areas, and more. Now officials have gone one step further, as Cancun police will begin wearing …
Tourist safety
The end of Hurricane Season in the Mexican Caribbean is just around the corner, but the popular destinations in the region are not out of the woods yet. It’s been a pretty active year, with several storms having at least some effect on Cancun and other vacation hotspots along the coast. Now, another storm has …
Despite Cancun taxi drivers being in the news consistently for several reasons, taxis are one of the most used forms of transportation by tourists visiting the destination. Drivers have been in the news for overcharging passengers, forming blockades near the airport, attacking Uber drivers, and even being aggressive towards tourists. Now, Cancun has decided to …
Most travelers who visit Cancun stay in one of the many luxury all-inclusives that line the famous Hotel Zone, but Airbnbs are pretty popular in the destination, too. They’re a great option for families and other large groups traveling together because they typically have more space, but not all Airbnbs are safe. Fortunately, Cancun is …
Despite Cancun’s recent issues with crime, people say that they feel safe in the destination. However, that won’t stop officials from doing what they can to enhance safety in the popular tourist city. They are consistently launching various security operations to protect the millions of tourists who visit Cancun every year. Now 7 new Cancun …
In many places where you might be on vacation, you can book an Uber upon arrival to get from the airport to your hotel, but this is not the case when visiting Cancun. Although Uber notified its drivers that they could begin operating at the airport months ago, taxi drivers and authorities have not allowed …
Beach vacations are exciting, but they do come with certain risks that beachgoers must watch out for. It’s especially important when you’re far away from home, in a place like Cancun, because dealing with an emergency in another country has its own problems. Cancun officials just issued important safety reminders for tourists visiting the destination’s …
Cancun has seen a bit of an increase in crime in recent months, but in response, security has also been enhanced in the destination as well. The Navy using jet skis to monitor the sea, and hundreds of security officials being deployed to monitor tourist areas are just a couple of the measures being taken …
There is typically little crime in Cancun’s tourist areas, but a recent uptick has led authorities to take several actions to address the situation. In addition to increasing Navy personnel on the beaches, Cancun has also deployed jet ski patrols to reduce crime. This is all part of a new security plan that will help …
Even though it’s been a bit better this year, sargassum has been plaguing Cancun and much of the rest of the Mexican Caribbean for decades. Although unsightly, it’s generally been thought to pose no real threat to humans, but a new report shows that sargassum is more toxic than ever. Here are a few tips …