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 …
Tourist safety
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 …
Arriving at the airport of a vacation destination is exciting, but it’s only the first step toward getting to the hotel or vacation rental that you get to call home for the next several days. Transportation from the airport is often an afterthought, but in Cancun, choosing your transportation wisely is important. One of your …
Cancun is still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Helene, which blew through the destination as a Category 1 storm last week. Now, just a week later, there’s the possibility of other storms developing, one of which is in the Caribbean Sea. Due to the weather conditions these tropical disturbances may cause, boat tours have …
Grabbing a bite to eat or a souvenir from a street vendor is a timeless tradition in Mexico, with street vending dating back to the 16th century. Since the late 20th century, the practice has grown even more popular. Today, there are thousands of street vendors in Cancun, but unfortunately, not all of them are …
Just weeks ago, it was reported that Uber had notified its drivers that they could start transporting passengers to and from Cancun Airport. Now, according to reports, that doesn’t seem to be the case because Cancun authorities are allegedly blocking Uber from doing so. Uber’s operation at the airport has long been an issue in …
In most vacation destinations, travelers turn to taxis or Ubers to get to and from the airport and around town while visiting. In Cancun recently, though, some taxi drivers made it more difficult for tourists to get there, blocking tourists from Cancun Airport access during protests. The protests were against Uber’s rideshare platform being able to …
Nobody wants to miss their return flight home after a long vacation, no matter how amazing a vacation destination it is. Unforeseen circumstances can, and often do happen, though, that can interfere with getting to the airport on time. In Cancun, it’s suggested that travelers get to the airport about three hours before takeoff, but …
Arriving at any international airport, especially for the first time, can be a somewhat intimidating experience, particularly when it’s a large airport like Cancun. Most airports come with a little bit of chaos, but Cancun Airport is experiencing more than usual right now due to ongoing issues with transportation providers. These issues have led to …
For the last few years, there has been an ongoing dispute between Cancun taxis and Uber drivers, and the animosity between them has affected tourists on multiple occasions. Most recently, tourists have been dealing with delays and harassment at Cancun Airport. A few Cancun Airport safety tips about how to choose reliable transportation amid these …